Greetings, Gifted Reader!
During this time of
monumental--and often terrifying--world events, one way to find answers is by
utilizing Astrology. A lot of people think that reading a newspaper horoscope
that dispenses advice to only 12 Sun Signs can provide guidance and, at times,
it does. However, for truly accurate predictions, one needs to have a Natal
chart erected and interpreted. And, that’s just the beginning. There are also
daily transits to consider as well as progressions and other Astrological happenings
that act as triggers in our charts. Obviously, planets in our solar system are
not stationary and change positions throughout our lifetimes. Mundane charts
can also be erected for countries to predict global occurrences. In fact, there
are so many ways to read Astrological charts that it would take a dedicated
blog to cover the subject.
So instead, this month we’re
spotlighting Freya Aer-Sharona, an incredible Astrologer who has accurately
pinpointed events in my life even though I, myself, am a degreed Astrologer!
That’s right, charts can be so complicated to interpret that Astrologers need
Astrologers.
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| Freya thinks in stars and manifests them... |
Q: Freya, when did you first develop
your interest in Astrology?
A: After my divorce in 1973, I started
dating and met a man whose birthday was three days earlier than my Taurus
ex-husband's and in the same year. They were so much alike that I asked him
when he was going to make a pond on his property. This scared him as, indeed,
he was thinking about it; that was the last I saw of him. Then I met a Libra
man whose birthday was one day before mine and in the same year. We were alike in so many ways that it
was uncanny! These chance encounters made me curious enough about Astrology to
make an appointment with an Astrologer for a reading. She explained
Astrological events that had led to a breakdown I experienced in about 1970.
She called the breakdown a “breakthrough”, connecting it partly to a Saturn
Return (note: Saturn returns to its Natal position in our charts approximately every 29
years) and putting a positive spin on a miserable process. The Astrologer made
more sense and brought me more clarity than any of the therapists I had seen
for years. I have been studying Astrology ever since.
Q: Did you study formally?
A: I bought a few Astrology books at the
Dorothy B. Hughes Bookstore in Seattle. Back in the 70’s and early 80’s, there
weren't many good Astrology books available. Later on, I found a lot more books
at Astrology Et Al Bookstore. In the early 80’s, I found a teacher, Kate, to
teach me one-on-one how to calculate charts and the basics of Astrology.
Because math is not my strong suit, to say the least, months went by while I
struggled with it and got discouraged. In fact, when I finally bought a
computer in the late 80’s and used Blue*Star Astrology software to calculate
charts, I discovered that a lot of my hand-erected charts were inaccurate!
Money was tight, but I managed to take a few classes over the years. I
experienced difficulty applying my scattered knowledge and feeling confident
with my interpretation of a chart. I think this is a common complaint among
those of us who have a passionate interest in Astrology, but don't find a
structured curriculum to study it in.
In the late 80’s, a friend from my Edgar
Cayce study group told me about an Astrology meeting in Seattle, Dave's
Astrology Get-Together. It met
once a month in the As-You-Like-It Library in the old IOOF building located in
the Capital Hill district. During Dave's meeting, my sporadic, haphazard
Astrology studies began to pay off. For the first couple of years of attending
the meetings, I felt so boggled by all the shoptalk and “Astrologese” of the
Astrologers that sometimes I had to leave early because I'd get a pounding
headache! This, too, I think is typical of the early learner.
More time went by and I bought more
books and took a few more classes. In 2000, I signed up for a correspondence
course with a famous Astrologer, Noel Tyl. However, I discovered that I learn
best in a physical class setting that allows me to exchange ideas with other
students and the teacher. Thanks to his course of study, I have gained a real
sense of “putting it all together”.
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| Freya interprets an Astrology chart |
Q: Do you have a specialty as far as
chart interpretation goes?
A: There are many different kinds of
Astrology (natal, horary, event, mundane, medical, financial, etc.) and many
techniques a person can use to interpret a Natal chart (secondary progressions,
solar-arc directions, solar and lunar returns, transits, etc.), whether the
chart is for a person or a nation. I have tried some of these techniques and
feel some work better for me than others. I love the “a-ha! moment” when
insights arise from my review of a person's Natal chart and the predictive
techniques that I choose are confirmed by the person. If one can become aware of,
and capitalize on, potential opportunities within a certain timeframe, that is
very helpful. It's also helpful if one becomes aware of “Big Trouble
Brewing”--a long-term aspect from one of the outer, slow-moving planets:
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Being aware of the aspects to their chart
can help a person make the most of a situation--be it a challenge, conflict or
an opportunity.
Q: How does Astrology help you on a
daily basis?
A: I usually keep track of what sign the
Moon is in the sky. A Virgo Moon is a great time for digging in and getting
housework or some organizational chores done. An Aries Moon is energizing and
it's a great time for us to begin a new project. (I think a good introduction
to Astrology would be studying the Moon. A good book for this is The Moon in
Your Inner Life - Being a Lunar Type in a Solar World by Donna Cunningham.) In addition, keeping track of
Mercury-Retrograde periods (four times a year for about three weeks at a time)
helps me. During Mercury Retrograde, I make extra efforts to double-check phone
messages, appointments, directions, and communication in general. In fact,
we're experiencing a Mercury Retrograde right now (from July 15 to August 8).
Today, I spent over an hour looking for a bookstore (for yet more Astrology
books!) in an area unfamiliar to me.
It seemed very confusing (Mercury Retrograde strikes again). Mercury
also rules short trips.
I’ve also been experiencing challenges
from transiting Uranus and Pluto aspects to my Natal Sun, Mars and Moon. This
energy ramped up when transiting Mars was added to the mix and made a pattern
called a T-square. Even though I knew ahead of time about this T-square from a
review of my Natal chart last summer, and I was aware of which areas of my life
most likely would be affected, now that the actual T-square is happening, I'm
still finding the word "challenge" way too mild. Some days, I consult
my ephemeris to see how much longer I can expect to feel bombarded by events
that are beyond my control. Pluto is majorly transformative, so I will be
learning to surrender in some respect.
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| Freya checks her emphemeris |
Q: How have your predictions turned out?
A: Astrological predictions are not like
doing a psychic reading. Logic,
discipline and rules of delineation are involved, and I can track and explain
how I arrive at my conclusions. The fact that a person armed with Astrological
insight has free will can change a predicted outcome. Different topics and
areas in life are assigned to each of the Twelve Houses. Sometimes, a
prediction can be made about different topics found in a particular House. I
recall one instance where I predicted my daughter's friend would get pregnant
because her Fifth House was activated. One key word for the Fifth House is
“creative”. It turned out that the
friend did not get pregnant as she was hoping, but creativity manifested as
writings that she got published.
In late December 2011, my stepson and
his girlfriend were ready to leave New Mexico and move on from a difficult
situation. I saw from his girlfriend's chart that a female would play a major
role in helping them move in a few months. It turned out that by Spring, a
female friend in California offered them a solution, but one that did not
materialize. However, they eventually answered an ad placed, indeed by a
female, which led to a different opportunity for them in California and
resulted in a move.
As an Astrologer, I seem to attract
people who are seeking reassurance and validation. Among other things,
predictions can help a person to recognize that they could do something they
had not thought of before and actually feel empowered to work toward
manifesting it. Sometimes, a
person may not want to hear an Astrologer's prediction. Interestingly, I did not give Kate, my
first Astrology teacher, the birth data for my second husband before I married
him. I did not ask her about how a marriage would work out with my having a
Scorpio-Sun daughter who was 14 at the time. That three-month marriage resulted
in a painful lesson. It is better at least to go into what could be a difficult
situation armed with information!
Q: What does your own Natal chart say
about you?
A: With a Libra Sun conjunct Mars in the
Third House of my Natal chart and both the Sun and Mars opposing my Aries Moon,
and with Leo rising, I am what you would call a passionate person. I have my
Libra Sun and three other planets, Venus, Neptune and Mars, in my Third House.
Third House planets can lend themselves to teaching roles. Libra likes harmony.
I tend to be a patient teacher, in spite of the close proximity of Mars to my
Sun. Normally, Mars conjunct Sun can find a person being short-tempered and
impatient. I do enjoy teaching. With Pluto on the cusp of the First House, I
can be intense and some people may find that quality uncomfortable to be
around. One quality I possess, thanks to Neptune, is seeing the best in people.
Neptune is conjunct my Sun which I have seen as both a good thing and a bad
thing. Aspects between planets in a Natal chart can be like that. I have
learned that only seeing the best in people and ignoring their faults can
sometimes cloud my judgment. Incidentally, the word “cloud” is a key word for
Neptune. This has worked against me in personal relationships in the past. My
Astrology studies allowed me to become aware of this tendency.
My chart has a little-known 165-degree
aspect called a Quindecile, which I learned about while studying with Mr. Tyl.
Quindeciles have an obsessive quality to them. In my case, I find it really
helps me focus to meet deadlines. Such concentrated focus served me well in my
work in the legal field. Yes, my Libra sense of justice steered me into the
legal field where I worked for over 20 years. My Taurus boss once asked me, as
I was raptly pouring over some Astrology charts during my work break, "Do
you really believe
in Astrology?" Well, DUH!
Q: You're a first-rate Astrologer. Is
there any way our blog readers can contact you for a professional reading?
A: I will be happy to do a session for
your blog readers. Since I don't have a website yet, they could contact me
through yours. In any event, I did enjoy reminiscing and sharing some stories
of my Astrology learning process with you all.
Thank you, Freya! Remember readers,
contact Freya through us by emailing gypsystars@me.com
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Good luck, light and love,
Gypsy Stars
