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 Angela Stuart-Santiago Excerpts from “Deconstructing EDSA,” the closing chapter of  the book  EDSA Uno, A Narrative and Analysis with Notes on Dos & Tres (2013)   by Angela Stuart-Santiago .  [ http://stuartsantiago.com/edsa-uno-the-book-in-solidaridad /] February 1986 was a rare time for the Philippines and the planet. From February 3 to 7, six solar flares were observed that gave rise, February 7 through 9, to a very intense magnetic storm, said to be the largest observed in 26 years. [i]   Also on the 9 th , Halley’s Comet, hurtling through our solar system on its 76-year orbit, reached its closest point to the Sun, this as Moon and Sun, seen from planet Earth, exactly aligned. [ii]   A rare confluence of cosmic events that wreaked havoc on Earth’ magnetic fields, instruments rendering off-scale variations said to set off weather and atmospheric disturbances, affecting even electric power grids, [iii] and, no doubt, our b...

By Resti H. Santiago ( astro-medieval.blogspot.com )  The Great Comet of 1807 depicted in this painting by Esteban Villanueva 2013 is going to be a special year as the earth will be visited by a comet, it is named ISON. Astronomers have calculated that this object will become visible by November. According to their analysis, ISON will shine brighter than the full moon. Comets are important in astrology but due to its rarity, we cannot make very precise predictions using comets alone. There are many details that will only become clear once the comet is already blazing in the sky. The shape and the color of the comets are categorized to correspond with the planets. The basic principle is that if the comet is like the benefic planets, there will be abundance, but if the shape and color is associated with the malefic planets, there will war, pestilence or the likes. Skeptics might think that this is superstition, but we have historical records that show clear connectio...

By Resti H. Santiago ( astro-medieval.blogspot.com ) Just like the weatherman, one of the astrologer's functions is to give timely warnings. This was indeed the case in the medieval times. Slowly, as ancient books of astrology are being resurrected through translation, the tools and techniques of the old masters are being understood and applied in the 21st century. Perhaps the best example of this is in the prediction of typhoons. In this period of climate change, the astrological view of the natural world holds true more than ever, especially if you live in a country like the Philippines, which is the first destination of most weather disturbances that originate from the vast Pacific Ocean. The author has correctly predicted the date when Yolanda/Haiyan would be formed and the range of dates wherein it could be felt. With more testing, astro-meteorological predictions can be seen as being reliable and consistent. See http://astrologyphilippines.blogspot.com/2013/09/astro-...

By Lilly Alcantara The Uranus glyph looks like an antenna. Sometimes it is good to take a break from reading about the knowledge of other astrologers and invent one's own. After all, all throughout the ages it was how astrology blossomed and branched out.  As this author had kept repeating to herself over the years she had studied the art of astrology - astrology is an intuitive study. It takes a degree of imagination and thinking out of the box to uncover its secrets.  Usually the systematic way works, but testing one's own theories can help one test how well one has grasped the concept. The Universe has blessed the author with a 00 degree Aries Mercury, the symbol of new beginnings. This author would be wasting it if she did not invent a few new concepts of her own. Take for example the relatively new planet Uranus (in terms of discovery). Named after the husband of Gaia, Mother Earth, who gave birth to the Titans, astrologers have had no idea about its existence...

By Resti H. Santiago  ( astro-medieval.blogspot.com ) I am not fond on predicting earthquakes because not much preparation can be done compare with typhoons. We can see typhoons form and develop and what we do beforehand can somehow determine how much we will be affected by it.  That cannot be said about earthquakes. But I have been getting more corrects hits. Last year, I was able to predict two earthquakes.   However, let it be clear that what astrologers are predicting are not the usual 3-4 magnitude earthquakes.   Astrologers' predictions on earthquake range from magnitude 5 to higher magnitudes.   Forecast review:  From Medieval astro-clock 2012 /October:  Mild earthquake in October: ☑ News: Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes of Sarangani   Forecast review:  From Medieval astro-clock 2012 / February:  Mars in the 4th house .. can indicate destruction of crops. ☑ News:Magnitude 6.7 e...

By Jamal Ashley Abbas  Remember, remember!  The fifth of November,   the Gunpowder treason and plot;  I know of no reason why the Gunpowder treason should ever be forgot! -  English Folk Verse (c.1870). Pluto glyph The world entered a new epoch in 2008, one that is changing socio-political reality as we know it. Pluto, that tiny planetoid in distant space, has the power to affect Earthlings in world-shattering ways. Pluto, in Greco-Roman mythology, is the powerful god of the Underworld. In astrology, Pluto represents Destruction, Rebirth, Mob, Dictators, Sex, Money, Earthquakes, Mass Movements and the Nuclear Bomb. Pluto in Capricorn   Pluto entered Capricorn in late January 2008, returned to Sagittarius in June, came back to Capricorn in November and will stay there until January 2024. And the world can expect disasters in the worst form as all hell could break lose.  First, Big Business and Strong Governments will take over. Inst...

By Resti H. Santiago  ( astro-medieval.blogspot.com ) The message is clear. Luneta Anti-pork rally.  Astrology rests on the basic premise that what is above, is also below. It's very simple - yet very profound. If you are a spiritual person, you can view this as a statement that there is order and that everything is interconnected with everything else in the uni-verse.  It's an all-encompassing law of nature. Some call it divine order, others prefer to use the word grand design, or intelligent design. Still others prefer to call it the law of karma, or cause and effect. If you are a natural scientist you might wish to invoke "natural law." The great scientist Johannes Kepler once said, "Many great secrets of nature were hidden in astrology." Astrology, at the least the kind that Kepler knew and worked with, can explain what is happening in the world at any given moment in time. Let's give it a try, but you must keep in mi...

By Walter Ang Photos by Kat Palasi and Edel San Astrology Friends Philippines founder  Resti Santiago annotating the exhibition. The first exhibition of its kind in the Philippines, "Poetry of Stars: An Overview of Astrology in the Philippines" was held at Lopez Museum and Library from Aug. 15-17, 2013. Organized by Astrology Friends Philippines (Astro Friends), the event was held to commemorate the birth centennial of poet, journalist, publisher, and astrologer Serafin Lanot and to mark the existence of astrology in Philippine culture and history.  The exhibition opened on Aug. 15. Lopez Museum curator Ricky Francisco gave the welcome remarks, giving guests an overview of the exhibition. Astro Friends member Gou de Jesus hosted the afternoon program. Astro Friends founder Resti Santiago gave the opening remarks sharing his vision of establishing an "astrological community," while Astro Friends member Ime Morales gave a talk on the life an...