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INTUITIVE POWER - YOUR NATURAL RESOURCE

Feb 13, 2004

Robert O’Hotto is a contributing writer to the myss.com web site. His last article was titled Robert’s Guide to Mercury Retrograde and it was a big hit with myss.com readers.

Robert O’Hotto –Professional Astrologer and Intuitive Counselor

Robert O'Hotto is a practicing professional astrologer and intuitive counselor. He incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach to his consultations that stems from a diverse background of study in alchemy, Christian mysticism, Kabbalah, Jungian psychology, Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, and Western Hermetic teachings. He possesses a high degree of intuitive skill, which he uses to deepen and enhance his consultations. Robert studied astrology for twelve years and has worked as a professional astrologer for eight years. Realizing that his intuitive skill had matured, he began doing intuitive consultations four years ago. He also leads various workshops in Chicago, where he has been a premier yoga instructor for four years.

Robert writes articles on consciousness for various publications and websites. He is currently in the process of integrating his skills with media and film in the form of acting, screenwriting, and radio/television work. He seeks to provide an authentic, multifaceted, and energetic education no matter what the medium.

Robert’s Guide to Astrological Guidance, Fact vs. Myth

Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response to my last article about Mercury retrograde. I am glad that you got so much out of it! I will issue an expanded edition when the next retrograde cycle begins this coming spring. In addition, look for an upcoming article on Jupiter retrograde, which is active right now.

I have been working as a practicing astrologer and intuitive counselor for almost eight years now. During that time I have had many conversations in which common myths about what astrology is materialize. It seems to me that few really understand the actual intuitive art and science of astrology, and its immeasurable value as a tool of self-discovery. Now, I know some of you are thinking, “I’m above those myths…..I know what astrology really is, I’m hip to the new age.…” To that I say, “Child please!” Ok….maybe you know a bit about astrology, but I still say there are some myths that have you by your Sun Sign and you don’t even know it!

Astrological guidance, properly understood, is of immense value on the path to greater consciousness, self-actualization, and alignment to your life’s purpose. I am going to illuminate this by attempting to dispel the four most common myths about astrology… here we go....!

Myth: Daily/monthly horoscopes found in periodicals are applicable and accurate to the sun signs they represent.

Fact: NOT AT ALL! Nothing has done more damage to the collective perception of astrology than those lucky horoscopes blinking in the back pages of the daily rag. I remember being on a date with a guy a few years back, trying to explain to him what I did as an astrologer…..I may as well have told him that I was crystal ball psychic! He was so closed off; I could see him conjuring images of me hovering over my daily horoscope, brimming with anticipation for that lucky coincidence or disaster to come my way.

Here’s the truth. We all have what is called a natal chart. It is based on the exact time, date, and place where you were born, and is completely specific to you. You might think of it as a cosmic map of your potential and destiny – why you came to earth school. The chart shows the exact alignments of the planets and heavens relative to your first breath in your new body. It has encoded within its structure your life’s patterns, cycles, and soul’s intention. I interpret it as a mandala of your Soul Program. Rich with archetypal information, it is a cosmic clock that shows the timing of your personal development and transformations. No one can generalize that into a horoscope based on just your sun sign….this is way too general and, quite frankly, nothing but mere entertainment. Which leads me to the next myth…..

Myth: Your sun sign is what you innately are and it describes your personality the most.

Fact: The sun sign describes some dominant qualities you might have, but they are often not innately yours. In fact, you have earned them. It may also be true that you do not relate completely to traditional descriptions of your astrological sun sign.

I was at a party recently and overheard a woman talking about astrology. She had no idea of my profession and said, “Oh I am such a Libra, and I have such a hard time making decisions and always compromise for others.” This is typical of what many people think about the astrological sun sign. Many feel they personify the entire cookbook list of qualities for their sun sign that you find in basic astrology books (and I love that they especially embrace those glamorous shadow qualities, child please!) Conversely many dismiss astrological guidance because they do not feel that they can identify with any of the characteristics of their sun sign. What’s an astrologer to do?!

So what is the astrological sun sign then? Put simply, it is the constellation the sun was in when you were born, based on the tropical zodiac of astrology. The sun sign is the archetypal anchor of the natal chart that all the other planets serve. However, it is not the only archetype alive and well in your personal galaxy – there are other planets, houses, lunar nodes, the ascendant, and the moon to consider as well! Then we must look at how all those factors relate to each other in the chart via angular relationships, called “aspects.” The sun sign is the archetypal container of your soul’s evolution. It represents the solar hero’s journey, in a lifelong process of becoming, but its qualities often have to be earned through life experience. Earth school will always provide all the opportunities for the actualization of the qualities symbolized by the sun sign. For example, if you have a Libra sun sign (like the woman I mentioned above), your life will draw in experiences that force you to learn the art of compromise in relationships, how to make peace and mediate, how to be fair/just, how to see both sides of a situation, how to make holistic decisions, how to appreciate beauty, and how to see yourself reflected in others….but most of this has to be learned. You aren’t just born with it baby doll. What is intrinsic to your character and most familiar to you is the archetypal energy of your moon sign. I always think of the moon sign as from whence we’ve come, and the sun as where we keep going. If your moon and sun are in the same sign, then you incarnated in this lifetime to polish and expand in your soul the qualities that archetype embodies. The older you get, the more you will tend to resonate with the archetype of your sun sign - hopefully! Now that we understand the sun sign a bit, let’s move onto the next myth.

Myth: You can judge relationship compatibility based solely on the sun sign.

Fact: No you can’t! That’s like saying you can judge compatibility based on hair color!

Very often I am asked by people, “I’m a Virgo, he’s a Pisces…..can it work?” If the sun sign is just one part of the whole in a natal chart, how can you judge relationship compatibility based on only one part? Interpreting the compatibility of two people is complex business. In astrology, it’s called “Synastry.” I need to see the entire natal chart of each individual before I can determine the inherent degrees of compatibility and what each could learn from the other. Relationship consultation is something I love to do for couples, or for individuals yearning for a deeper understanding of what they are supposed to learn from a particular relationship. Synastry offers rich details and insights into relationship dynamics. In addition, the two individual natal charts can be combined into a third chart that symbolizes the relationship as an entity/soul of its own. This is called a “composite” chart. From there I can compare the two individual natal charts to the composite chart to see how each individual perceives and relates to the relationship itself. Bet you never knew astrology was so informative! Next myth please…..

Myth: The movements of the planets “cause” things to happen.

Fact: Astrology works based on the Law of Correspondences, which states:

As above, so below.
As within, so without.
As the Universe, so the Soul.

So really, the planets simply mirror back what is going on inside of us, in accordance with the law of synchronicity.

I saved this myth for last because I feel it addresses why astrological guidance is so useful and accurate in the first place. Astrology works because it embraces the ultimate truth that “all is one.” This is a quantum physics fact folks. The ancients had already intuited through myth the archetypes that we have associated with the heavenly bodies and planets long before many of the planets were discovered. For example, let’s look at the planet Pluto. The archetype of Pluto existed long before the planet was actually discovered by astronomy. Pluto symbolizes sex, power, death, transformation, and rebirth. Is it accurate to say that the planet Pluto causes death and transformation to happen in our lives? Not all astrologers agree with me, but I don’t think so. The planet Pluto is really an external manifestation that is symbolic of an inner, and simultaneously, universal archetype. Thus, the discovery of Pluto gave us a way to externally perceive a level of cosmic reality, which is inextricably linked to our interior. That being said, we will often experience the archetypal movements any planet, as both inner and outer manifestations of cyclical change. This is where the true value of astrological guidance begins to shine! I have found that there is a strong correlation between how much an archetype is internally versus externally experienced based on the level of awareness you bring to what that archetype is trying to transform within your life. When you obtain an astrological consultation and chart out the current planetary movements relative to your natal chart, you are thereby more empowered to work with the cycles of energy in your life consciously. Then hopefully the Universe won’t have to hit you with a brick to awaken what needs changing in your life. Astrological guidance allows you to meet Heaven half-way. Now, this doesn’t mean it will be easy! We all will experience both inner and outer upheaval on the path to higher consciousness and self-actualization. It does mean, however, that the meaning and intent behind the change can be more readily grasped, processed, understood, and integrated. I have seen that this can shed light into the dark night. Bringing meaning to life experience is the healing alchemy that we all seek, no? And that, my friends, is the real value of astrological guidance.

I hope that I’ve dispelled for you some common myths about astrology, and got you as excited as I am about natal charts as a tool to self-discovery. If you want to have your natal chart cast and interpreted by a professional, get your exact time, date and place of birth ready. This is most often found on your original birth certificate. Please be aware that not every astrologer has the same approach as me, so do a bit of research – there are many different kinds of astrology and astrologers (to expand on that requires another article!). If you resonate with my approach – which is more intuitive and energetic vs. causative and traditional, I can be reached for consultations at the email address below. If you are a beginner and interested in studying astrology yourself, I would recommend a book called “Astrology-Understanding the Birth Chart”, by Kevin Burk, 2001 Llewellyn Publications.

Be well….Please send any comments or questions you may have to my link on the expert’s forum. I am also open to any ideas for future articles and topics you’d like to learn more about.

Namaste,
Robert

Robert O’Hotto is a professional astrologer, intuitive counselor, and writer. For professional consultations contact him at:

robertohotto@sbcglobal.net

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Caroline Myss’ invites readers to gain a unique perspective on their lives by working with a family of personal archetypes and their location on the Archetypal Wheel, similar in format to an astrological chart. Sacred Contracts: The Journey expands on the insights contained in the book and introduces whole new levels of awareness. Anyone who has read Sacred Contracts will certainly want to experience Caroline’s new insights firsthand. Those who may be unfamiliar with her book will be amazed to find its essence contained within the structure of this interactive experience.

We are each born with a Sacred Contract, an agreement to learn certain lessons and develop wisdom in this lifetime. Among our allies in the pursuit of wisdom is a set of 12 archetypes drawn from the inexhaustible well of the collective unconscious. Recognizing those archetypes within our psyche helps us learn how to benefit from their energies. We all share four survival-oriented archetypes: the Child, Victim, Prostitute, and Saboteur. Part of the challenge and excitement of working with your archetypal patterns consists in discovering how to select the other eight archetypes that make up your inner support team of 12, and learning more about how their energies help or hinder you.

Those 12 archetypes, when placed on the Archetypal Wheel through an intuitive process, make up your Chart of Origin, a diagram of key forces at work throughout your entire life. Although they are your primary archetypal patterns, however, they are not the only ones that influence you. There are countless archetypes in the collective unconscious, most of which come into play only in specific situations. Discovering the identity and function of the secondary archetypes in relation to your psyche is the goal of Sacred Contracts: The Journey. It is an interactive experience that can be used alone or by up to four people, and can add new layers of insight to that provided by your Chart of Origin. These levels represent a heightened understanding of archetypes that Caroline has developed since she wrote Sacred Contracts.

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Caroline Myss & Jim Garrison
Wednesday, February 18, 2004; 7pm
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Join us for an engaging presentation on the mystical roots of this nation and the challenges that America is now confronting within the global arena. Garrison and Myss will discuss the choices and challenges that America has made and is making, maintaining the theme that America is known as the "nation with a mystical destiny," but what exactly does "destiny" mean?

Caroline Myss is a world-renowned, medical intuitive, New York Times bestselling author and international seminar leader. Jim Garrison is an author and president of the State of the World Forum, a non-profit institution created to establish a global network of leaders dedicated to guiding humanity toward a more sustainable global civilization.

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Dr. Orloff teaches how to combat energy vampires who are draining your psychic energy, and how to prevent energetic overload by showing you ways to avoid taking on other people's negativity and pain.

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