If you think about it, we are all energy systems. We are made of atoms, which are composed of electrons and other particles, all of which have an energetic charge. Our nervous systems send energetic messages throughout our bodies. Our brain waves are measurable electrical expressions as are our heart rhythms. Each of the trillions of cells in our bodies has an energy current.
We interact with other energy systems, like people, animals, and computers, constantly and don't even think about it. Sometimes we are aware of how we relate to other energy systems. A place might feel unwelcoming, or a certain person has a "vibe" that you love to be around. Other times we are not dialed into our energy and what is influencing it. We might recognize we feel "off" but can't attribute it to anything in particular. Often, we move through the day, going from one task to the next, oblivious to how we feel because we are so busy and focused on all the demands we are managing. But, even in those times, we are still interacting with energy systems around us. At some point, the effects of these interactions will show up. They might appear as irritability or anxiety - those are when we are out of synch with other systems. Or we might realize we missed an opportunity to build a connection with someone or fully experience the joy a situation offered.
Astrology is an energy system that is continually influencing us. Planets are different types of energy. Signs they are in give parameters for how that energy is expressed. A planet in Libra expresses differently from a planet in Capricorn. If we know how planets are interacting with each other at any given time, we have information about how the energies are flowing and the influence they are exerting. It's like knowing which way the currents are flowing before taking your boat out. You can navigate the waves, but it's so much easier if you know what is happening in the environment.
Everyone is different and will respond to the prevailing energies in their own way. How you might be affected depends on different factors. That you will be affected is guaranteed. Energy affects everyone. This newsletter discusses the way the energies are flowing and explains the themes that are being highlighted. That awareness empowers you to respond rather than react, making life easier.
I have been practicing and studying astrology for pretty much my whole life. When I was 7, I got a small book about sun signs and from that moment, I was hooked. That little book started a love affair that has lasted over 50 years and shows no sign of ending. I have found astrology to be a useful tool for addressing life's challenges and growing through them. I hope you'll come along as we explore what is happening in the stars, focusing on New Moons, Full Moons, Eclipses, some retrogrades (looking at you, Mercury) and other influential astrological events. You can check out some of MW Astrology's previous posts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Thanks for spending your precious energy with me.