Why do we even look at astrological birth charts? This exploration on self-awareness quotes Daniel Goleman from his book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence.
It is through the tug of war between self and other where I learn the most. What others reflect back onto me helps me see myself in new ways. For better or worse.
Birth chart readings can show us what we are entangled with but also provide opportunities to ponder and reflect on how we engage with the circumstances of our lives.
When I mentioned to Lisa that I was an astrologer, she smiled, as most people do with that adorable and eager What-can-you-tell-me? look in their eyes, and happily said, “I’m a Taurus.”