Alchemy, Astrology, and Spiritual Transformation

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At the surface, alchemy and astrology might not seem to have much in common.

As we’ll learn, however, the two have been closely linked for centuries. To understand one is to understand the other, because they share a common philosophical foundation applied to different areas of life.

Before we learn how they’re connected, let’s learn a little about them to better understand their connection.

First, however, I should thank Spiritual-Path.com, The Cosmic Intelligence Agency, Dream Catcher Reality, and Loner Wolf for their in-depth information on alchemy, astrology, and the many connections the two share.

There’s so much information available that this full report will be insufficient to cover it all, so you can expect more in the future.

Basic Info on Astrology

We’ll start with astrology.

Personally, I didn’t give it much attention until recently. Like most people, I associated it with the stereotypical newspaper forecasts that seem to lack meaning.

It was only through the work of some dedicated activists and astrologers that I learned the truth about it.

I’ve since set out to learn about it, as well as alchemy, by researching and writing about them. The information here is basically an introduction to alchemy and astrology, with deeper analyses coming in future writings.

Spiritual-Path.com describes astrology as a study of “heavenly cycles” and “cosmic events”; specifically, their reflection in the earth’s environment. Astrology is ancient; people have been recording the relationship between the earth and other planets for thousands of years. ⁽¹⁾

Astrology can be a legitimate way to demonstrate the relationship shared by the earth and other planets or stars. Spiritual-Path reports that it’s well-known the moon’s gravitational forces are responsible for creating the rise and fall of the ocean’s tides. The Farmer’s Almanac even uses astrology to determine growing cycles, as well as the best time to plant and harvest crops. ⁽¹⁾

True Astrology

Spiritual-Path describes “true astrology” as a science based on astronomy and mathematics. True astrology provides information on the locations of the sun, moon, and planets at the moment of our birth, as well as the effect this placement has upon our lives. ⁽¹⁾

True astrology, Spiritual-Path reports, can provide accurate details on your personality, your challenges in life, and your potential for success or failure (among other things). It can also help you predict what will happen in the future and provide a higher perspective on life. ⁽¹⁾

It does this through guidance and messages imparted by the twelve zodiac signs; twelve astrological symbols that correspond with certain periods of time throughout the year.

These symbols provide information on the likely personality traits, challenges, and behavioral patterns of anyone born under a certain sign.

Twelve Zodiac Signs

The twelve zodiac signs are:

Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces ⁽¹⁾

These signs have no real power by themselves, Spiritual-Path reports, as they represent “conditions or fields of operation”. They’re essentially “areas of action”, with the planets being the action. Each sign is unique, but neither is more powerful or evolved than the others. Certain signs achieve prominence not because they’re better, but because of the planets and lights that accompany them. ⁽¹⁾

Characteristics of Each Sign

Spiritual-Path reports that each sign’s attributes are determined by the star or planet(s) ruling it. The signs are each ruled by at least one planet, but some are ruled by an additional, less powerful planet. Each sign also has characteristics derived from its element, quality, and purity. ⁽¹⁾

With thanks to Spiritual-Path, here are a few of the positive and negative characteristics of each astrological sign. Feel free to skip ahead if this section doesn’t interest you.

Positive characteristics for Aries (March 21^st to April 21^st) include being:

Enthusiastic
Energetic
Creative
Courageous ⁽¹⁾