"Heaven above, heaven below, stars above, stars below, all that is above also is below, grasp this and rejoice"

 Carl Jung CW para 384

 

"Psychological astrology has like the old Roman god Janus,a double face. It can provide a surgical scalpel which cuts through to the underlying motives, complexes, and family inheritance which lie beneath the manifest problems and difficulties which the individual faces; and it can also provide a lens through which can be viewed the teleology and purpose of our conflicts in context of the overall meaning of the individual's journey. Both faces ultimately turn toward a central mystery, the mystery of the human psyche of which astrology is both our oldest and our newest map."

- Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas November 1986 Introduction to "The  Development of the Personality"

Psychological Astrology - Re-connecting with Your Authentic Self

- Remembering Who You Are -

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What is Psychological Astrology?

Psychology derives from the Greek - ψυχή psykhē breath, spirit, soul;  λογία, -logia study of     Hence Psychology = The study of the soul or mind.

Astrology - from Greek ἄστρον, astron, constellation, starλογία, -logia, the study of  Hence Astrology = The study of the Constellations/Stars  

Psychological Astrology is a unique blend of Astrology, Depth Psychology and Classical Mythology. Its main aim is to increase awareness of self and other through a depth interpretation of the ancient symbolic language of the natal chart.

 

It is one of the oldest tools available for exploring and healing our psyche enabling each of us to live our life's journey in a more conscious fulfilling manner. This allows us to make real choices in life, enriching and freeing both our own life and that of those around us.

 

Similarly to Psychotherapy, it is both an art and a science. As with Jungian psychology it is based on a belief in the Unconscious - both Personal and Collective, which enriches our life when brought into awareness. To live a life steeped in unconsciousness we risk being at the mercy of internal complexes and fears. These use up much of our energy, restricting us from living full and rich lives of our choosing.

 

Psychological astrology works on many levels including the imaginative, mental and soul level. Through the use of mythological stories and archetypal images, your natal chart comes alive as an internal cast of characters. One of the most powerful Archetypes is that of "The Father" represented by the Sun in your chart. Mythlogically he is the hero/heroine best described by Joseph Campbell in "The Heroes Journey". This is the Solar Journey, which we are each invited to go on to discover who we truly are. In Jungian terminology this is the journey of Individuation.

 

At different stages in life such as our late 20's (Saturn return) and late 30's (midlife transits), as well as at times of other major life changes and transits, you are invited to "cross the Threshold" and embark on another phase of your Solar journey. In answering the "calling" you move a step closer to living out your true purpose or vocation in life thereby aligning yourself with your authentic self.

Unlike many other forms of astrology, Psychological Astrology is not predictive or divinistic. It is based on a belief in free will and choice. 

 

In 1983 Liz Greene, who was one the main pioneer of Psychological Astrology, set up the Centre for Psychological Astrology (CPA) in London, UK, with the late Psychologist and Astrologer Howard Sasportas. Other exponents of Psychological Astrology include the late Richard Idemon, USA and Clare Martin, UK.

The CPA is currently the only school in the world offering professional training and a world recognized qualification in Psychological Astrology. It teaches a unique course of the highest caliber, which requires individual psychotherapy as well as ongoing supervision. 

 

I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to study there for three years with some of the best astrology teachers in the world. Through my ongoing international teaching work with Liz Greene, I am now able to bring some of their seminars and courses to the USA and other countries.  

 

 

 

Margaret Gray MSW D..Psych. Astrology

Margaret@astrologypsychological.com

003531 85 8144135 (Irl)

 

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