God, as we have already said, manifest Himself to us in personal and impersonal ways. Both manifestations are legitimate and needed for the complete development of our individual and collective identities. Christian Theology tell us what we need to know in order to live in harmony with the Personal Manifestation of the Godhead; Astrology and other cosmic sciences describe what we need to do in order to live in harmony with the impersonal manifestation of the Godhead. Provided that we subordinate the theorems of Astrology to the Revealed truths of Christianity, Astrology is and will remains a useful, life enriching scientific and spiritual discipline.

This study of Astrology, however, goes far beyond the mere reading of the "horoscopes" columns so popular in newspapers, magazines, radio and 900 lines. These "Sun-sign readings" are useful as working tools for an astrologer to use in his statistical research; but should not be use to tell us what we should do with our individual lives -- neither when nor where we should do it. Each human being is unique. Thus, the "Horoscope" reading that may be "good" for one may result "bad" for another -- even if they "belong" to the same Sun-sign.

As a matter of fact, these Sun-sign readings given in the daily Horoscope columns have the effect of denying one of the basic axioms of Astrology. According to this axiom each and every human being has a unique combination of cosmic sensitive points -- a unique and personal way of connecting himself to the cosmic cycles. To be able, therefore, to counsel anyone, we should first determine the client's unique combination of cosmic sensitive points.

This is done first by erecting the Natal Chart; that is, a map diagraming the positions of the main significators of Cosmic Cycles (Sun, Moon and Planets) at the most significant moment in the life of the client. This moment usually is the moment of birth: when the newborn draws his first breath; but may be replace later in life by the moment of the spiritual rebirth, if any, of the individual. [The spiritual rebirth is the moment when the individual through a conscious act of his own free will, chooses to become a part of the cosmic totality giving priority to Cosmic Divine will over his own personal wishes and desires: In religious terms this is the New Birth fundamentalist preach about.] By erecting this Natal Chart you'll have a picture of the cosmic sensitive points in your psyche that came to be there as a natural process, either through birth or rebirth.

To these, however, you need add the cosmic sensitive points that came to be there as a result of the positive and negative experiences, the client has had throughout his life. For example, if at a given time in life the individual went through a traumatic event, usually this experience would leave a scar, or sensitive point in his psyche, and this should be reflected as a sensitive point in his natal chart. The only way to know for sure about these sensitive points is by reviewing the native's past, and comparing it with the cyclical development foreshadowed in his natal chart to determine if there are any sensitive points not foreshadowed in the chart. Another good way to do this is by analyzing the clients handwriting: This gives a picture of what the individual is now: The natal chart gives a picture of what the individual is meant to be. By comparing these two, the astrologer should be able to see if the individual has developed naturally or if external experiences and traumas have altered his natal cosmic patterns.

Once the astrologer has precisely determined the clients cosmic sensitive points and their relative strength, then and only then should he attempt to counsel the client. Usually, clients seek the help of an astrologer when they:

(1) As part of their inner development seek to understand themselves better or,

(2) they are facing a difficult situation and need advice on how to proceed.

In the first case the job of the astrologer is relatively easy: The client is usually a well balanced person who simply want to learn more about himself. In this case is just a matter of casting the natal chart, add any additional cosmic sensitive points that may be derived from the client's past traumatic experiences, and interpret them in a rational and comprehensive way.

The second case, however, requires the biggest effort and utmost care by the astrologer. Usually when a person is going through a period of crisis his own rational mind is not functioning properly. The individual thus suffers from an acute attack of "lack of common sense". Even more, in those cases the individual tends to become so much aware of his own needs, wants and desires, that he forgets the simple fact that he is a member of a society and a cosmic system with rules and natural laws that should be followed.

Thus, in this case the client expects from the astrologer not advice, but direct and specific instructions on what to do to impose his will upon others and get his personal desires and wishes satisfied. Furthermore, the client feels overcome by external demands and want the astrologer to comfort him not with the truth, but with soft words like "You are good and your position is correct," "They are bad to you," "You have the right to defend yourself," "do this and that and everything will be just fine," etc.

In reality, however what the client needs is not ready made answers and or instructions on how to satisfy his own trivial wishes or desires, but sound advice on how to retake rational control of his life, and encouragement to reorganize his priorities, goals and desires in harmony primarily with the Cosmic Life System [the GodHead in both his personal and impersonal manifestations] and then, if possible, with the society where he lives.

Many counselors, pastors, psychologists, psychics and even astrologers, fail to do this. They err either by being too lenient with the client in order to get his money or approval [some people get into counseling in order to satisfy a psychological need to feel themselves superior to others or accepted by them]; or by being too preachy, trying to impose a sex-negating/ego-denying morality upon others.

For example, if a married woman, mother of six healthy kids, is momentarily attracted to a 17 years old and feels like leaving her husband to run away with her new "love"; the astrologer should not justify her conduct by means of astrological planetary interpretations. Neither should he condemn her to hell as a perverted whore, but should seek to bring her to analyze her situation and see how much she is bound to lost and how much she may hurt others, especially those [her kids] she loves the most.

Thus, the astrologer is indeed bound to promote a moral code of conduct and to foment socially acceptable and divine sanctioned behavior; but he should not do so by "morally" condemning such and such acts, but by fomenting rational, responsible behavior in his clients. Is not, then, the astrologer's duty to condemn bisexuals, homosexuals, gay or lesbians for what they do in their private lives. But is indeed his duty to condemn adultery, promiscuity, child abuse and similar attitudes where the individual takes advantage of others, lies to them, forces then to do things against their will or simply puts his own personal wants and desires above the collective good and even the cosmic laws.

An astrologer in its purest sense should be a representative of the Cosmic Order and his main duty should be to advice his fellow men on how to live in harmony and resonance with that Cosmic Order. To do otherwise is to fail in his job.

In order for the efforts of the astrologer to bare fruit, the client himself must be willing to restructure his life in harmony with God and Cosmos. This won't happened unless the individual learns the fundamental hollistic / theological principles of Astrology and develops the needed cosmic sensitivity to interact effectively with the cosmic cycles: past, present and future.

The basic astrological knowledge can be obtain through the many publications about this subject now in print, including paperbacks, reference texts, scholarly works, magazines, correspondence courses and virtual publications like the one you are now reading.

All these sources of astrological knowledge are good and useful provided that you study them with an open mind and an alert heart. That is; don't reject a priori any idea, concept, teaching or method; but neither fall in love with any of them or use it as an object of worship. The best thing, I would say, is to worship nothing at all -- God will be more than happy if we just acknowledge his existence and sovereignty living in harmony with his natural laws; but if you feel the psychological need to worship something or someone, then by all means worship Christ. He is the Human manifestation of the Godhead, who also paid a huge price to stop the otherwise unavoidable destruction of mankind a long time ago. If anyone, then, is going to be "worship" or crown as "God"; Jesus is the only one who deserves and have earned that honor.

When you read any book, or take any astrological course, just remember that Astrology is an experimental science undergoing continuous revision and development. No one could claim to be absolutely correct in all he says. All we have are ideas and these ideas must stand or fall on their own logic and merit. To claim any kind of "Transcendental Astrological Authority," whether it comes from "God," "Tradition," the "Ancient Masters," or any other source is an attempt to manipulate the reader instead of convincing him with sound, rational arguments. Be aware of anyone who does such thing.

Furthermore, each and every individual as he studies and comprehends astrological truths should develop his own system of astrological analyses based on his own cosmic sensitivity. The system that may be effective for one person, may not be so effective for another person with a higher or lower level of cosmic sensitivity.

The cosmic sensitivity level is in part a personal characteristic product of the combination of traits inherited from the parents, cosmic influence, and social conditioning. To a large extent, however, is possible to develop this cosmic sensitivity through simple mental exercises.

The Secret of the Inner Light

The secret of the Inner Light is probably the best and most effective of these mental exercises. Yet, in order to practice it safely, you should approach it with the right mental attitude. A full description of this exercise, along with the needed Worldview, is presented in the writing entitled: The Secret of the Inner Light. A complete and updated collection of all my writing in Astrology and Theology is availabe on 3.5. Write for details.