Filed under: Why Zodiac?
It wasn’t too long ago that I would tackle (verbally) anyone attempting to talk me out of the concept of predestined love and life. I couldn’t understand how soulful human beings could believe that they could simply go out and create their destiny. I thought they were all mad (sometimes silently, sometime, not).
“Where’s the romanticism and logic behind choice? Who are we to compete with the universe? What about the “serendipitous acts?” What about the moments of “undeniable fate?” What possible role could we play if the script is so flawlessly written? “
And to top that off, how can I, a person who can’t decide between having fish and pasta for dinner, realistically be expected to assist in the creation of my own destiny? Who even heard of such nonsense?
Well, as it turns out, it’s not such nonsense after all.
After a few years of living (ok, maybe a few x 5 ;-)), observing, and re-evaluating my own belief system, I am now much closer to understanding “the madman’s” position – the crucial involvement of individual free will in the shaping of personal destiny.
Why the change of mind?
Because I’ve seen both worlds and now know the benefits of lending destiny a helping hand.
The Metamorphosis…
My metamorphosis began about nine years ago. I was a twenty-seven year old accomplished athlete, university-molded student, and world-trotting sexy babe. Life was good. I partied, I dated, and I shopped. I had friends and acquaintances. And I was booked each holiday. Actually, now that I think about it, I had plans just about every day of the week. What else could a young single city gal want? Well, as it turns out, much more and much different then that.
Knock, knock…
Fate was at the door. It was time to say goodbye to my dad. Blankly, I did.
That was the day my journey inward began. It was as though a huge eraser came and erased my life. I was bare — emotionally naked and intellectually lost. I had no idea where or how to begin recreating who I once thought was me.
I had no idea who I wanted, what I wanted, or where I was headed.
What I did know, however, was that I better hurry up and start figuring it all out. Otherwise, destiny will bring me exactly what I’m asking for – nothing!
What can I say…death is definitely a powerful transformer. But it was an especially potent awakener for me because I was a “sleepwalker” most of my young adult life. I was an idealistic dreamer (still am but bit more realistic ;-)), romantic illusionist, and passive observer. I believed that destiny was in charge and that all my power belonged in its hands.
For as long as I can remember, I allowed my parents to lead my way. I allowed my friends to lead my way. And I allowed life to happen to me much like a droplet of water unresistingly flows with the boundless waters that surrounded it. That was me. And I can’t say I’m proud of it. But I guess you have to fully stretch the rubber-band before it can snap forward at full speed. ;-)
Often, I think back to that person and have difficulty recognizing her.
Me now…
Reading…
Studying…
Discussing…
Thinking…
Writing…
Doing everything I can to catch up and get a glimpse of who I truly am.
Not an easy task, as you might know. But it’s a quest that’s keeping my life-fire burning.
I have to admit that I feel fortunate to have found a navigational buddy to assist me on my journey. Without her, I would have felt lost much longer and would not have the internal clarity I have today.
“Who’s my mysterious buddy?” You wonder.
My birth chart. The blueprint of my life.
Astrology, or I should say the symbolic language of the zodiac, has become my pal and co-navigator because it is the only scientific discipline that has managed to help me make sense of my life –
me, my relationships, and what I’m doing on this planet.Astrology, through its ability to translate my inner world, has:
• Brought harmony to my chaotic world…
• Connected the scattered dots — otherwise known as “the life events” — of my life…
• Created meaning out of my seemingly meaningless life circumstance.
Astrology has allowed me to see my truth, and because of that, I hold on to it tightly as my spiritual, intellectual, and soulful guide.
I assume now that you know my reasons, you’re probably wondering what astrology can do for you.
My honest answer – anything you want.
Many people think that astrology is something that they need to believe in. But that’s not the case. Astrology is purely a symbolic language — an interpretive tool to be used for translating and communicating the subconscious intuition within.
For me, astrology has been a pretty good therapist – asking the right questions, at the right times, and allowing me to come up with my own answers.
Now, I simply want to tell you what she has told me. Then, who knows…maybe you’ll grow to appreciate her as much as I do. 
I guess all that’s left to say is…
Welcome to my world of zodiac living. Jule.
To learn more about me and my thoughts on Life, Love, and the Zodiac, you can visit my site — www.romantic-ideas-for-life.com — co-founded by my friend Karina and I.
