ASTROLOGY PHILIPPINES

By Resti H. Santiago Andres Bonifacio The concept of fate was not very popular in the 20th century because the previous century's mantra was all about freedom. This may partly explain why astrology has to be reformulated. But denying fate would not eliminate it from our lives. If we are to believe Plato's "Myth of Er," fate is actually an agreement or arrangement that we had with God, sealed by the Fates, prior to one's incarnation. Denying that there is no binding agreement does not free us from what has actually been agreed upon. It is for this reason that I want to emphasize that despite 20th century thought, fate still exists. But that does not mean there is no free will. A more realistic approach that astrology can show is that there is fate, and there is free will. The reason why astrologers can make predictions is because there is fate. The reason why astrologers can err in their interpretation is because there is free will. Clotho, from where...

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 Dr. Roman Uy Bacolod City  - Libra Baguio City - Virgo Batangas City - Cancer Cabanatuan City - Aquarius Caloocan City -Aquarius Davao City -Pisces Dipolog City- Cancer General Santos City -Virgo Manila - Cancer Makati -Gemini Pasay City -Leo Quezon City -Leo Tagaytay City- Cancer From "Aquarian Times, April - June 1982."  Republished with permission from the publisher, Melanie Talag.

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 Walter Ang Mercury glyph. The R with a line through its right leg is the symbol for retrograde. Mercury will be retrograde from Oct. 20 to Nov. 9 (or Oct. 21 to Nov. 10), depending on which side of Earth you are. In astrology, when a planet is in retrograde, it seems (from our vantage point here on Earth) that it’s going backwards in its path in the sky. When this happens, its “powers” are “reduced” or “introverted.” Inspired by the Greek myths were Mercury (the deity) is the messenger of the gods, Mercury (the planet) rules communications and transportation. So whenever it is in retrograde, you get static in the air where “people don’t say what they mean and they don’t mean what they say.” It’s important to note that they (and you) will not be doing it deliberately, it’s just that we’re all affected by the retrograde. But don’t panic. It’s not all bad news. There are certain activities that do well under this kind of energy. Here are 8 tips on how to deal...

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...