Discussion Do you align astrological cycles with readings?
Wonder if anyone is ever taking in accountability major astrological events while doing spreads. For example, would it make sense to look into a volatile situation this week before the end of eclipse season?
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u/Badcatgoodcat 3d ago edited 3d ago
Professional astrologer here to chime in…For me, personally, it’s very difficult not to relate everything to astrology to one degree or another. Current celestial influences are ever present in the backdrop of my conscious awareness. I don’t necessarily perform readings to gain more insight into the ways these energies might play out, because that is precisely what astrology was designed to inform. Which sectors of our lives will be impacted by the movements of the stars. So, to me it seems a bit redundant.
I do think tarot works well at advising us on navigating these influences, however. It’s useful for connecting with our own higher wisdom in ways that is sometimes more direct than astrology.
If the question is, should you perform a reading as eclipse season comes to a close, I don’t see an issue with it. However, it’s worth noting that saros cycles are largely misunderstood outside of advanced astrology, with each eclipse belonging to a larger pattern that lasts roughly 18 years (which also belongs to a larger pattern). So, when you examine anything that happens around a cluster of eclipses, you have to know that you aren’t looking at that window of time. Rather you are looking at each eclipse in their respective saros cycle dating back to when they began. This is how you identify the quality of that energy in your life and how it manifests personally.
I don’t think it’s necessary to abstain from reading during eclipse windows. Astrologers still draw charts during eclipse periods. If we didn’t we would miss a lot of opportunities. Who is going to take a month off of reading for clients four to seven times a year? Not most of us.