We use astronomy to track the seasons and to navigate boats,
but we use spiritual astrology to understand people and track
human behavior. Astrology gives us the tools and insights to enhance
communication in relationships as parents, wives, co-workers,
and friends.
In today's world, communication skills are more important
than ever. They are a major factor in informing people of current
events, politics, and culture.
There are basic differences between all of us as communicators.
Read the following classifications and then employ your astrological
knowledge to determine the planet, sign, and house focus which
would correlate with the characterization of each personality
syndrome. Answers may be found on page 37.
1) The Entertainer is a wonderful conversationalist. His stories
are impressive, and he has quite good dramatic instincts. He uses
the pregnant pause, the art of exaggeration, and a powerful, dynamic
voice to make his impact. People will notice his tendency to overinflate
accomplishments or use a bit of drama, but, all in all, he is
fun to talk to. He shines in the field of advertising, promotions,
and sales. His manner of gesture is often greater than life. He
can not be overlooked because he naturally gravitates to the center
statge of conversations, and is rarely found off in the corner.
2) The Diplomat has an unerring instinct for what people want
to hear. She is the perfect hostess, knowing whom to seat by whom.
She is clued into all the feuds and fights among friends and foes
and manages to keep feathers from being ruffled when parties are
in her sphere. She is a master in soothing over awkward moments
as well as defusing angry responses. Sometimes people wonder whose
side she is on, or whether she may be about to change sides, but
her ability to compromise and find common, middle ground is a
great gift socially and spiritually.
3) The Verbal Duelist loves a good argument! He seems to seek
them out and to thrive in an atmosphere of debate and confrontation.
Anger does not faze him. Strong emotions seem to feed his competitive
instincts. He is determined to be right and to prove himself
surperior to other people, verbally and otherwise. He does well
in a crisis and thinks on his feet, but his blunt, abrasive style
is hard for many people to take.
4) The Wordsmith reminds everyone of their English teacher.
She's the one who corrects people's grammar. She changes the wording
of what you have written or what you have said to get just the
"right" phrase. She is a stickler about spelling, punctuation,
pronunciation, enunciation, and all those details most people
overlook. She is great at making lists and spotting areas in need
of improvement. Many people describe her as too critical and
always passing judgment on others. Helping her to direct her
critical faculty toward the physical world, rather than people's
statements or personalities, is a good idea. She shines in focusing
attention on details, ordering and organizing them, and in logical
thinking.
5) The Rebel is an unconventional thinker who loves to shock
people. This individual may make statements just to upset others,
to "push their buttons," to challenge their assumptions,
to cause them to question their stereotypic thinking. The rebel
is a nonconformist who can be unique and
original in thinking and communicating. Computers and new
age technology often appeal. This is the person who loves "email"
and modern forms of sending messages. This is also the person
who can be chaotic, weird, and "off-the-wall" at times
in what s/he says and how s/he says it. Rebels will finish your
sentences, interrupt, and speak in blurts and spurts because their
minds are constantly leaping from idea to idea.
6) The Empath is intuitive and relates in emotions more than
words. She is alive to all the nuances behind and between words.
Because she values silence and meditation, you may have to draw
her out. She understands a great deal, however, particularly about
what motivations drive people. She has an imaginative and poetic
mind and can make beautiful music with her use of language. She
would rather hold back than hurt someone, and she is as aware
of what could be as what is.
7) The Sage is an adventurer and an explorer — mentally as well
as physically. He will travel any and every mental byway and highway.
Questions pertaining to ultimate issues haunt his days and he
finds philosophical or religious discussions irresistible. Speak
to him of meaning and be prepared for hours of dialogue! He prefers
talking to listening, and has a great sense of humor to make up
for his occasional pompous remarks. Obsessed with truth, moral
principles, and issues of value, he can be accused of "putting
his foot in his mouth" due to his uncontrollable bluntness.
Many people appreciate knowing exactly where they stand with him.
Thanks to his natural optimism, he is able to find the silver
lining in almost any dark cloud.
8) The Realist is the "solid citizen" and is focused
on results. He will often communicate in terms of tasks. Indeed,
he may be rather silent in social settings, but quite articulate
when it is time to accomplish a specific job. He prefers communication
that is sensible, unemotional, points toward a predictable consequence
and will help produce tangible results. He believes in right and
wrong answers and strives to support what he believes is proper.
As the foregoing descriptions suggest, the potential for human
conflict abounds. The Rebel fights the Realist. The Empath finds
the Verbal Dualist painful. The Wordsmith is turned off by the
Entertainer's exaggerations and the Entertainer is frustrated
by the Wordsmith's nit-picking. The variations on these possible
conflicts are manifold. But it is possible to modify our own messages
so that we may get closer to each other. Astrology enhances knowing
and understanding. It is up to each of us to so adjust our communication
skills that we may most effectively and amiably communicate with
other people. With love all things are possible.
— Renate Shoemacker
— Rays from the Rose Cross Magazine, September/October, 1995
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