Equality In Astrology

When I started out as an astrologer many, many years ago, I was amazed by the diversity of the astrological community. There were people from all walks of life, every nationality, every race, every religion - or no religion at all. Men and women were involved in astrology on equal terms. We were united in our quest for enlightenment and because there were far fewer professional astrologers back then, we supported and encouraged each other. 

As I mentioned in a recent article, astrologers with years of experience are no longer respected by those beginning their journey. They see the internet as a fast track to professionalism which it most certainly isn't. Reading a few websites, especially without knowing if the author is a genuine astrologer, does not provide the full spectrum of knowledge and experience required to make astrology your life's work. However, a new disturbing chapter in astrological disrespect has emerged on social media. Racism. 

Any sort of biased, bigoted or prejudiced attitude goes totally against the principles of astrology as it was designed to help us understand and celebrate the individuality of everyone. Just as every person is unique, then each person's chart is also unique. Astrology doesn't compare one sign to another by way of assessing which is superior - they are all relevant and all equal. Each one compliments the other 11 signs, and they exist in complete harmony. Just like instruments in an orchestra, none is more important than the others and they all work together. Exactly like all astrologers should be doing. There is no place for any form of discrimination in astrology.