Rather than presenting a typical biographical introduction, I would like to share how I came to have an interest in Astrology. But first, briefly, If you are interested in general background info: I have two college degrees, and currently I am under study with one of the worlds leading Astrologers, I can not tell you how exciting this learning experience is…other notes of interest: I’m the privileged parent of three great grown up kids; was involved in the field of education for years, and truly enjoyed the experience. I have a background in “traditional Astrology” but place contemporary astrology practices in first place. Now I'm not really interested in presenting a complete autobiography, however I’d like to sharehow I especially came to value Astrology.

In everyone’s life there are high points and low points and transitions, births, deaths, marriages, divorces, graduations, and many other key experiences that can change the direction in one's life. I have my list of events and like most I’ve discovered that the harder lessons often times can remake us as stronger and healthier individuals.

Some years ago, like most people today, I went through the divorce process. I guess for some it can be a fairly easy event. But for me it was a rather comprehensive experience, “easy” would not be an appropriate word to describe that process. I intentionally made the choice, and I can honestly say that, although a good deal of negativity and hurt was involved, it was a necessary action. Now I share this bit of information, not to debate or discuss that decision, but to “set the stage” for the information that is to follow.

What I wish for you to understand in fact is that the my life was completely changed. Actually I realized that the stage was no longer “set” and that I had tomake sense of completely different world. Okay, so the world wasn’t really different, but I was, and my view, perspective was dramatically altered. This I have realized is not a unique experience. Many adults, you may relate, go through experiences that alter their perspectives completely. The result of this over turned cart is that I realized that the philosophical and religious concepts that I believed in and depended upon did not work. And it is absolutely necessary that every life has some system of ideas upon which one’s life finds support. Without that “set stage”, I assure you, one is desperate, confused, frustrated and rudderless.

To be specific my prior life was completely supported by a christian perspective. The christian fabric of ideas that I lived by, over a period of time I realized, simple did not work. Christianity, for me, did not have the flexibility to support adult life. I found, for me, christian ideal simplistic. For those that can make it work, great, and please realize that this is my story alone, many Astrologers say they are christians. And perhaps there is a way that I could “adjust” to that system of ideas, but I actually have found my own peace and prefer the new “set” that I have staged.

So I found myself questioning and taking a long look at how to live and think about life. This is intended to be a brief article, but it is necessary to briefly sidetrack this story to mention that ethics exists outside of religion and most importantly that one can be spiritual without adopting a formal organization and

rigid structure of ideas. Actually I find that christians often use their faith to justify a life that can be lacking in ethics. However, In my own time I came to learn and earn my own private ideas regarding spiritual things. Those ideas actually have over time become quite complex, and they are so closely tied to my own sense of identity that I hold them very closely and privately. I became a new person, andnot meaning to offend those of christian faith, I must say, I was born again.

This bring us to Astrology, and my ever growing interest in this area of study. To be honest I am not sure I can even adequately share the value I find in this subject. Perhaps metaphors will help. Like glue Astrology holds together many ideas. Please understand that when I speak of Astrology I am referring to modern Astrology that depicts human interaction in psychological terms. Astrology suggests and defines

holistic patterns of behavior having subtle tones and colors.

As a tool for self-understanding and meaningful direction Astrology can generate elegant and direct suggestions unavailable with orthodox psychology. The predictability of human nature can be artfully captured in the myriad measurement techniques of Astrology. Predictability suggests an order in the universe.  I suppose I need to sense that order on some level exists, and Astrology certainly can suggest order. 

I can not really tell you how Astrology works, but I can not explain the nature and mechanics of light waves either. But just as the electrical system in the house seems to work without fail, the systemic nature and practice of Astrology is equally operational. Its proof is found in its daily usefulness. Of course there is a system or applied method that I employ. That system being contemporary and pragmatic. (Please note that my web site is full of useful information, but it does not detail the nature of the system that I use.) And of course my feeling is that if you can use the findings of Astrology for your own gain, than that is sufficient for acceptance. Or if the medicine works, keep taking it!

Above all Astrology offers each individual a personal portrait, created within the confines of natural order. Clearly it suggests that we are a part of nature, the greater universe, that our time and potential are unique reflections of the natural events and circumstances captured at the time of birth. The stars of our birth, like guiding lights, forever provoking new possibilities. Those lights are points of meditation ever available to reveal new creative levels of being. Allowing us to recreate our image through redirection and conscious decisions. In some small way being a part of natures creation process.

As a final note, briefly let me share what I can offer as an Astrological Consultant. I can create a very realistic time line that substantially suggests the events in your life. In our consultation, as we aggree time and again about past events, we will come to an amazing transition. Moving from the past to the future, suggesting very pragmatically upcoming dated events. Think about this, if Astrology can "read" your past, it can also suggest the possibilities of your future, and even place a date on upcoming transitions. The symbolisms in your past carry into your future, cycles repeat and come to completion or demand resolution. Those cycles and processes objectively become very clear, and you have the opportunity to move past fate and interact with those symbols, creating a new future. Wow, what a wonderful opportunity!

Visit my web site: www.AstrologybyJoseph.com

If you would like to contact me by mail, send your mail to: K. "Joseph" Rengers

P. O Box 58453

Fayetteville, NC 28305

or you can send an email to: AstrologybyJoseph@mac.com

Either way I would be happy to hear from you and arrange an affordable consultation.  Consultations by Phone, Skype or Gizmo available.