Today’s blog will be philosophical. My craft is astrology, and I appreciate its multifaceted nature, analytical depth, and the constant opportunity for professional growth. I value it not because this profession is easy, but because everything in it is profoundly human. Let me share an example: at the end of March, one of my business clients called me. Her son had long suffered from severe alcohol addiction, and now his kidneys had completely failed—he was hospitalized. A few days later, the young man fell into a coma. And this happened when he was only 36 years old. The doctors gave no hope: the prognosis was 80% negative. The mother, in a state of shock, turned to me with the question: “Angelika, tell me, when will he recover? He will recover, won’t he???” I couldn’t refuse support to a suffering mother, but I had little to comfort her with. I reviewed this case during a lecture with my students, and we saw that within four days (by April 1), the young man would be in crisis, with a 90% probability that his life would end. How do you tell a mother something like that?
I went home and spent the next two days analyzing this horoscope. I put everything else aside, declined consultations with many clients during those days, because my soul ached for a mother’s grief. Some clients were offended by my refusal, others thought I was arrogant, some believed I was deliberately avoiding them out of disregard. Their reactions hurt a little, but on the other hand, everyone has the right to their own conclusions and emotions. I tried to let go of my hurt feelings. Seemingly, I succeeded. My mind during those days was entirely occupied with the question of what to tell the mother, since she didn’t want to hear about her son’s death. And how could I be 100% certain anyway? In the end, I said that there would be a crisis on March 31, and changes could occur by April 1. That’s exactly what happened: on March 31, doctors confirmed they could not administer a previously planned medication, and hope diminished even further. The mother asked me again: what happens next? I’ll pay—just tell me. Funny. Sometimes clients think money can solve everything, but that’s not the case. It’s not about money… it’s about humanity! Late in the evening, I decided to give my answer and wrote that from April 5 to 7 would be a critical period, and they should prepare for some deterioration. After that, things would get slightly easier…. The young man passed away on the morning of April 4. For two days, the mother was in a trance, constantly crying. That’s what relatives told me. On Monday, she gathered her strength and began helping to prepare the farewell ceremony for her son. A strong woman—strong even in such grief. So for me, astrology is first and foremost about humanity. Being a machine in astrology, mechanically churning out answers, is impossible. And one cannot be in this profession without being fully Human.
But let’s return to the original question: can astrologers predict the exact date of death?
In astrology, there are many specializations, just as in medicine. To illustrate, a dentist cannot treat heart disease as effectively as a cardiologist. Yet both are doctors and medical specialists. The same applies to astrology. There are astro-psychologists, and there are crisis astrologers (among whom astro-medical practitioners are increasingly common). It is they who specialize in such situations. I mostly work with practical astrology, and approximately twice a year, I encounter consultations involving questions about life or death in the immediate future. Sometimes these are elderly people on their deathbed, sometimes young people who have fallen into critical condition. I never specify the exact date of death—I’m too afraid to say such a thing. But I do indicate a timeframe with a high probability of deterioration. Often, it turns out to be accurate. However, seeing death itself, without an existing crisis situation or a description of the current illness, is difficult for me. I speak honestly. I’m convinced most astrologers feel the same. Perhaps crisis astrologers are better at this.
A bit about the astrologer’s craft
Clearly, mastering the craft of astrology is easier than actually working as an astrologer. For an emotional person (a choleric or melancholic temperament), being an astrologer is quite difficult—very often, the pain and problems of clients are projected onto oneself, onto one’s own life. Personal life situations often have to be re-evaluated against the backdrop of similar client experiences.
Based on what I observe in my profession, the desire to grasp the Meaning of Life and the Objective Truth of Being should be the primary motivation for any astrologer. An astrologer is first and foremost an Analyst. Our profession requires the ability to understand oneself, to separate one’s unresolved emotions, and to become aware of personal issues. Therefore, I repeat: astrology as knowledge and as a profession is the path of strong-spirited individuals. Astrology tempers and makes us wiser.
May you always have a bright mood and faith that everything in this life will be alright. It certainly will be!
PS For those interested, I will try to publish a lecture soon describing the indicators of death in a horoscope.
Respectfully,
Astrologer of the portals
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Angelika Zhuravskaya
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