ASTROLOGY PHILIPPINES

by Resti Santiago  As with any respected profession, practicing astrologers must abide by a strict code of ethics. Ethical guidelines—a set of agreed-upon do’s and don’ts—exist to protect the integrity and reputation of this beloved scientia . While individual practitioners may differ in their techniques and interpretations due to personality or methodology—one may favor modern psychological astrology, while another prefers traditional systems—both must adhere to the same foundational ethical standards. Why is ethics so vital? It ensures that fleeting personal opinions and subjective, ego-driven pronouncements do not erode the reputation of the craft or the community of practitioners at large. The Client Relationship and Personal Projections Astrologers must remain highly aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, ensuring they do not project personal issues onto a client’s chart. For instance, a common pitfall among some beginners is using astrology as a tool for flirting or pic...

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...

Considered by writer/editor  Sylvia Mayuga as a sweet historical footnote. You may read Tita Cory's letter to Serafin Lanot here. http://ph.she.yahoo.com/was-tita-cory%E2%80%99s-presidency-written-in-the-stars--073210103.html

JP Rodrigo and Merci Servida On August 27, 2013 Astrology Friends Philippines' JP Rodrigo donated the books of poet-astrologer Serafin Lanot to Lopez Museum and Library on behalf of the Lanot-Lacaba family. The group, with the help of the Serafin Lanot's descendants, aim to introduce the works of Lanot to a new generation of poets and astrologers. Among those donated is "Songs of the Brown." It is the most famous book of Serafin Lanot. Its cover and illustrations were done by the skillful hand of National Artist for Visual Arts awardee Carlos "Botong" Francisco. The artworks hidden in the pages of Lanot's book were reproduced in life size bas reliefs and can now be seen in Angono, Rizal. Also donated were: - Serafin Lanot's "The Family that Gets Pushed Around." Cover designed by Danny Dalena. - Serafin Lanot's "The Primer of Life." Cover designed by Carlos "Botong" Francisco. - Serafin Lanot...

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...

Design and lay-out by Eric Ambata Astrology Friends Philippines, with generous support from Lopez Museum and Library, is organizing an exhibition and series of talks to commemorate the birth centennial of poet, journalist and astrologer Serafin Lanot and to mark the existence of astrology in Philippine culture and history. "Poetry of Stars: An Overview of Astrology in the Philippines" will be held at Lopez Museum and Library from Aug. 15-17, 2013. Exhibition Lanot with Nick Joaquin The exhibition will feature Lanot's and other leading astrologers' personal astrology and publishing paraphernalia, such as charts and even an astrological computer, as well as a letter written to him by Corazon Aquino after he had predicted her ascendancy to the presidency in 1986. A former editor of Manila Chronicle Sunday Magazine and author of "Astrology through Filipino Eyes," Lanot was a leading figure in the introduction of astrology in the Philippines in ...