ASTROLOGY PHILIPPINES

By Resti H. Santiago   The narrative of a modern nation-state is not complete without a retelling of the sacrifices of its heroes, especially around its birth. Some stories were written in blood and these should not be forgotten by each succeeding generation. The film "Heneral Luna" is one such effort -- a brilliant, entertaining and moving one. In medieval society, the distinction between classes is clear-cut and this is astrologically defined as well. Some are meant to write or to teach (Mercury), some are meant to lead (Sun), some are meant to take care of others (Moon),some are meant to bring about prosperity (Jupiter), some are meant to bring honor to the country using their God-given talents (Venus) but in times of conflict, war or the fight for freedom, we turn to Mars to bring out heroism among the populace. In Philippine's war with America at the turn of the 20th century, one man stood out -- Heneral Antonio Luna. According to astrologer-translato...

By Ofel Santos ARIES Baby ASTROLOGY as a SCIENCE and ART came my way early on in life. Much like everyone I know, I would check out magazines that would speak of how life would go on for the different astrological signs, hoping to find Aries in its place as first in the pack.And why not? It is supposed to lead all other zodiac signs. As a child, you speak like a child; and, as an adult, you come to speak like an adult. Yet, as a true- blooded Arien, I have retained the child's wonder and enthusiasm for life and how it works -- which stars shine the brightest, what planets have the most moons, how they affect us all, etc.  (after considering I-Me-Mine, a true Arien again!) In the process of searching, I came to ask questions as to the WHYs and HOWs, with myself as the starting point. Fate and destiny Destiny and Fate seem to be great players and both must have directed me to the ASTROLOGY studies offered by SERAFIN LANOT. To me and his other students, he wa...