posted November 22, 2010 07:08 PM
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What is Astrology?
So, I was browsing Lindaland Central 2.0 because admittedly, I have not explored LL as I much as I should, and the discovery of this forum has made me want to see what else LL has to offer.
After all, as Randall stated, LL is an astrology community.
Incidentally, a quick Google search will yield the discovery that many such astrology communities exist on the web. Some are better than others. I happen to believe that LL is the best.
as·trol·o·gy noun \ə-ˈsträ-lə-jç\
1archaic : astronomy
2: the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects
In short, ASTROLOGY is primarily relating to how the STARS and PLANETS impact HUMAN LIVES.
It really can't be said any plainer than that.
Someone asked "What does rough sex have to do with astrology?"
EVERYTHING! Astrology is about people. What they think, feel, believe, how they behave, interact, make love, make war, and impact their environment. The difference between someone who likes rough sex and someone who doesn't is astrology. Human beings all over the world may contemplate suicide, but the difference between someone who will discuss it openly and someone who will not is astrology.
LL is a community. These forums were created so that people who share something in common, which is their love of astrology, could come together as a COMMUNITY and interact. There is something here for everyone.
I don't think the problem with LL is that there is too much diversity here. I think the problem with LL is that people have lost sight of the human element of LL and forgotten that astrology is about PEOPLE and stars. They have gotten so caught up in the esoteric meaning of this asteroid and that aspect and forgotten the entire point of the art and the science of it all, which is that it is meant to discern how it all impacts the HUMAN mind and the HUMAN heart.
Getting LL back is not about getting rid of Sweet Peas, or unbanning certain people. It is about remembering why we are here, why we love astrology, and what astrology is about.
This is what other communities do, and this is what Linda Goodman loved to do.
Remembering the human element of astrology does not mean abandoning new discoveries, advanced theories, or complex analysis...but the personal element must not be forgotten.
There truly is something here for everyone. I firmly believe that.
And if you don't, well maybe this isn't the place for you anymore. People and things do outgrow each other, after all.
Please look inside yourself and think about that before posting any more negativity.
As always, this is just my .02.
Thank you,
StarrofVenusGirl