Author: Andrea
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THE GREAT ASTROLOGY DIVIDE
Why “Traditional vs. Modern” Is a False Choice If you have spent any time in astrological spaces online, you have probably heard the claim: traditional astrology is about prediction, while modern astrology is about psychology and personality. It is presented as a clear distinction between two fundamentally different approaches. But there is a problem with…
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THE DANGERS OF SIMPLISTIC USE OF ASTRO-CARTOGRAPHY
Astrocartography has exploded in popularity. Social media is full of videos promising that your Venus line holds the key to love, your Jupiter line is a shortcut to luck, and your Saturn line is best avoided at all costs. People are packing up their lives and moving across the world based on a quick scan…
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HOW TO SPOT RED FLAGS WHEN CHOOSING AN ASTROLOGER
I still remember the first time I went to an astrologer. A friend had recommended her, and I went in with no real understanding of what to expect. I did not know what kind of astrology she practiced. I did not know what any of it meant. And to make matters worse, I did not…
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WHY THE BARBAULT BASKET IS NOT WHAT THEY SAY
If you have been following astrology content recently, you have probably heard about the Barbault Basket. Named after French astrologer André Barbault, this rare configuration of outer planets has been described as a “splendid relaunch of civilization” and “the most beneficial astrological configuration of the century.” Astrologers are excited about it, talking about collective evolution,…
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WHY RISING SIGN HOROSCOPES DON’T ACTUALLY WORK
If you have ever read a horoscope based on your rising sign and thought it applied to you, you are not alone. But there is an uncomfortable truth that the astrology industry does not want you to know. Those readings are fundamentally inaccurate, and the reasons why are actually quite simple to understand. You have…
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WHY PRECISION MATTERS IN ASTROLOGY
Why This Paper on House Systems Matters for Every Astrologer While researching astrological techniques, I came across a paper that I think deserves attention from the astrological community: “On Whole Sign Houses Incompatibility” by David Bustamante (2024). You can download the original paper here. I’ll be honest—the paper is a bit dense and uses academic…