Transpersonal Astrology has the potential to help bring an individual to self-realizations by assisting one to raise inquiry about the promise of the seed of the True Self; that part of ourselves that is untouched by our conditioning, considerations, beliefs and judgments. By engaging with Transpersonal Astrology we open ourselves up to an exploration of the multidimensionality of our Being through the archetypes of the planets, signs, and houses of the zodiac. To consider gaining information about one’s self through astrology is to accept the possibility that we can view a symbolic map that can elucidate and validate within us inner-knowings about who we are and where we might be heading on our life’s path. By framing our ideas about ourselves using the cycles and archetypes of the zodiac, we are able to look at ourselves through symbols, as symbols, fulfilling a need of the cosmos through the choices we make each day.

Learning about one’s own personal horoscope can be an empowering process. The natal chart—a map of the location of the planets within the constellations at the time of one’s birth—can be considered a model representing the various components of one’s psyche or what could be called sub-personalities. Each one of these sub-personalities is in relationship to each other and together create the structure of the whole personality. A natal chart reading can assist one to identify these components in order to more fully understand each one: its purpose, function, and potentials. The reason this is useful is because it helps us to see ourselves in a way we do not normally. 

We often identify with the parts of ourselves that are the most obviously expressed, or seen, by ourselves and others while paying very little, or no attention at all, to the less seen, sometimes hidden and rarely expressed sides of ourselves. This can create in us a vague sense of confusion as we are living in a state of unrecognized dissonance among the various parts of our psychological functions and sub-personalities. Viewing one’s natal chart can not only help us understand the conflict we may feel between certain parts of ourselves but can also offer guidance on how they might be brought into a state of harmony.

If we are able to examine our personal attributes without judgment we may begin to see what is motivating our behavior and why we have certain responses to the way we handle any given situation. An honest review of our needs and desires can help us to make higher-quality choices leading us to living a life in closer alignment with our intrinsic nature.

As we become familiar with our charts, we may start to recognize themes that have occurred repeatedly throughout our lifetime. As these patterns reveal themselves and we begin to understand their meaning and purpose, we are given the chance to get real about the challenges we are facing and opportunities that life may be presenting to us. We can now ask ourselves if we feel that we are in a state of stagnation or acceleration in our own personal growth. Once understood, we can begin making a movement toward a healthier and more holistic approach to the way we live our lives.