Pulse of the Middle Kingdom

Twelve bronze animals of the Chinese zodiac from the Garden of Perfect Brightness. (ArThemis) Astrology is based on a set of universal principles. In Western astrology, each person’s chart carries energetic patterns that present a multitude of options at any given moment, depending on factors such as environmental, socioeconomic and cultural circumstances, as well as karmic load, DNA, and innate abilities. In other words, a birth chart is not a map of frozen formulas. When combined with elements like consciousness and free will, it offers insight into how we attract and experience situations, as well as how we respond and make choices at pivotal moments. Every astrological inquiry depends on the unique energetic structure of a chart, the specific context, the timing of events, and the astrologer’s capacity to interpret all these layers meaningfully. It is not about offering a one-size-fits-all answer, but rather about uncovering a deeper awareness of how an individual is naturall...