posted November 05, 2003 03:38 PM              

I am getting the impression that there are a lot of seriously talented astrologers posting here, but even if you're not one of those yet, I am hoping that you can add a brief thought or two to this if you have time.

Do you find it very hard to connect with other people once they know just how much stock you put into things like astrology and the like?

If you are open about your interests that much, does it indeed make it more difficult to be taken seriously as a person by people who aren't as "into all of that?"

I find that I am about the only person that I know, whether in my daily life or online, who actually has this much interest in learning about the stars and their influences. And I guess that I am curious to know how some of you out there deal with having such a unique sort of interest like this one is?

Does it make you feel a little hurt that people maybe don't take you so seriously sometimes and what do you do about it at the times that it does?

Thanks for any replies to this.

posted November 05, 2003 04:02 PM            

But I dont think I will convert her!

posted November 05, 2003 05:11 PM            

I get the same thing. Especially from people in the scientific community that I am a part of, but then again they are like that with religion and spirituality as well.

Oh well, let them be narrowminded. I enjoy learning about all these new possibilities.

posted November 06, 2003 11:12 AM              

While my Mother was alive, she and I could and would discuss astrology till our hearts' content; both teaching and learning from oneanother. After she died (suddenly and unexpectedly), at first I felt like that part of me would be silenced forever, because I too, didn't know anyone around me who was as into astrology as I am. Luckily, I came online about three months later and began visiting the astrology chatrooms. The first online friend I made was a lovely older Aquarian lady who im'd me while in one of those chats. We have since exchanged phone numbers in e-mails, and keep in touch regularly both ways. There are also many message boards (like Lindaland, for example) where a student of astrology can come to find kindred souls to share with.

Now, tying in with the people around me: I don't know if it's because I have more self-confidence by knowing there are others in cyberland who share my passion for astrology or what, but I find myself bringing the subject up more often to those in my everyday life, when the opportunity presents itself. I am never offended by someone who doesn't "believe" in astrology (to each their own) nor does their cynicism stop me, lol...because I've discovered that even the critics will on occasion ask me an astrology-related question like, "Is Mercury retrograde or something?"...when they encounter some of the setbacks this RX can bring, or "How do *this* sign and *that* sign get along?"...and I have to smile inside when this happens.

posted November 16, 2003 01:36 PM              

I just wanted to say a quick thanks to the people here who took the time to answer this question. I really appreciate it!

posted November 17, 2003 07:22 AM              

when it comes down to it my best buddy always says "you can't bring it all down to the stars" which is only partly true. I'm not a truly skilled astrologer, far from, but I've seen/observed enough to know that the influence is undeniable so... yeah, most of the time I'm on my own with that too. People only follow to a certain level, as if they don't believe that bigger issues in life might have something to do with astrology.

Although I think there are loads of people out there who do hear ya ^_^ just look at this forum!

posted November 17, 2003 11:58 AM              

I see this as an advantage, because I got them figured right out just by knowing their sun and moon signs. If they only KNEW how much that reveals about them...it's like having a second sight into people's hearts and souls that normal folks don't have.

Sometimes I feel like I know a person better than they know themselves. It can be quite empowering, but it can also be a burdon.

It takes a certain mind set to plunge into these types of subjects. You have to be a visionary, and you have to have faith in the life giving Intelligence of the universe. You have to give it all up to a power much greater than the individual. THAT'S what alot of people have trouble with. Giving up the reigns to a certain extent. They feel uncomfortable because they lack sufficient amounts of FAITH. Faith is contagious though. People with alot of it can inspire it in others.

...but as for the more narrowminded and stubborn folk...what can you do? Use it to your advantage. I've found that over time, if you keep chirping on about it to the people closest to you, they eventually learn quite a bit through osmosis, and in time, THEY'RE guessing peoples signs as well, and developing personality profiles of the various signs, based on their OWN experiences. You can't deny it once you see it at work, and that's all there is to it.

Besides, my quirky Aqua moon really doesn't mind being thought of as "out there" by friends and family.
*starts singing the Twilight theme song* do do do do do do do do

(not a good way to make a good impression on prospective employers or bank loan officer's, for example, mind you lol)

posted November 17, 2003 01:28 PM            

I think people who obsess over Nascar are a little 'out there.' I'll bet they have websites where they feel so misunderstood and can't understand why the rest of us just don't get it!

I know guys who simply must wear their team's jersey to football games or the team will lose!

My point is, to everything there is a purpose, a season, a time under heaven. Be comfortable with yourself and don't worry what the neighbors think!

posted November 18, 2003 05:07 AM              

I have about a 90% accuracy rate, and the look of shock when I am right is priceless.

After that, I pull out the science card.
Either I am very effective, or very intimidating. They at least see where I am coming from, and even if they dont agree, I can usually reach a common ground.......
(of course, i got a Libra Moon to help me out, along with Libra in my 11th house... i read somewhere that helps in groups of ppl, and usually I am defending astrology to at least 5 ppl at once.)

Yeah, my family gatherings are sooooooo fun.
Can I get a "black sheep" from anyone?

posted November 18, 2003 04:52 PM              

on the contrary, it's been a lot easier to connect with people and knowing where they're coming from. as time went on, it became easier to see that what they were doing, were things i never experienced before (because say, i don't have venus in virgo, for example). the other plus is learning how to create space.

If you are open about your interests that much, does it indeed make it more difficult to be taken seriously as a person by people who aren't as "into all of that?"

nah.

I find that I am about the only person that I know, whether in my daily life or online, who actually has this much interest in learning about the stars and their influences. And I guess that I am curious to know how some of you out there deal with having such a unique sort of interest like this one is?

well, you know me. most of my friends know i am a bit off and cute at the same time. they love it. may be b/c i present it in such as a way that does not make it look threatening and fun. i don't pay attention when some make jokes b/c i then interpret this as "i know something that you don't." LOL.

Does it make you feel a little hurt that people maybe don't take you so seriously sometimes and what do you do about it at the times that it does?

posted November 22, 2003 06:47 AM            

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Do you find it very hard to connect with other people once they know just how much stock you put into things like astrology and the like?

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OK, I've never felt this personally, but sometimes I do seem to connect differently once I know what sun sign they are. It's like, if I can tell from afar, then it doesn't matter, but if I can't tell, and have to ask, then most likely they are not "stereotypical", and hence I don't "understand" who they are, if that makes sense. An example is someone in my tennis team. He's a capricorn, which I always find hard to guess anyway. He claims that he's very "wild", that he is not so much stable, but relies on his wife to provide stability. He used to drive around wondering when his fuel would run out, and then go fetch some. My mum's a "stereotypical" cappie, and she's nothing like this. Once I found out he was a cappie gave me heaps of questions. BUT, I could still get points for knowing he was aging "upside down" as all cappies do.

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I'm a triple three and hence, "the joker and philosopher" so I'm used to this feeling. What annoys me is when people bring up what I've said out of context. At the time, I was most likely punning, or at least relating to recent events - not just spouting, but then they go: "you said this... I can't believe it!" - Get a Life! I know I said it, but it was in context. My point is that people are people.

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I find that I am about the only person that I know, whether in my daily life or online, who actually has this much interest in learning about the stars and their influences. And I guess that I am curious to know how some of you out there deal with having such a unique sort of interest like this one is?

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Yes, it's like walking a path of light, when everyone is sitting in darkness. Also, everyone has different scales of knowledge. I don't know too much about stars, because personally I am too overwhelmed with their power and complexity. I love numbers though as they are simply and more "esoteric" - they have "less" influence over physical matter, because where are the numbers? How do they affect matter as such? They are truly Gods words, and hence may not be related to every one at this present time.

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Does it make you feel a little hurt that people maybe don't take you so seriously sometimes and what do you do about it at the times that it does?

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When they laugh at me, I laugh back at them for different reasons. NEVER feel bad for being different or asking questions. Life is a uniques experience for everyone. Make yours the BEST!

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My Love to you Playfull Pondering Moon Fish for asking, and expecting us to know the answers!

Dean.