Why is that a silly question? He said it was fun and I asked why? I can say why I think things are fun. It is incorrect for me to assume that others are capable of doing the same?
I never said anything about individual stars. Many of these "symbols" come from constellations. The constellations only exist from where we currently exist. We see them as if they were on a two dimensional plane when they exist in three dimensions. If you were to see them from a different angle you would likely not be able to discern any shape from them. Hence, the comment you responded to.
You shouldn't be to quick to judge what other's get from something. I understand the symbolism. What I don't understand is the need to believe in something so undeniably false and detrimental.
It is silly to ask anyone why they think their hobby is fun. You don't have to agree with my idea of fun, but to question why anything is fun is completely subjective.
I believe that the way most people view astrology is detrimental to the reality of the story it tells, but not everyone has it wrong. It is written in the starts has a deeper meaning and should not be taken literally, as with many texts. Constellations and planets have names, those names have meaning. To give you an example, when the full moon is in cancer, the interpretation isn't depicting the physical properties, it is depicting the mythology of the mother. It suggests that it is a good time to check in with your heart, your nurturing side.
No, the light of the moon shining, the particles that pass through the atmosphere and the stardust in your eyes aren't the story. It is merely a way of encouraging you to ask internal questions for self reflection. The passing of seasons and time is marked by the calender in the sky.
Personally, I see little reason to criticize people for looking at the stars for answers. We have always looked up for answers. We are all looking for answers to the same unanswerable questions. It is unfortunate that some ask the wrong questions, but that's humanity for you. Too much looking down and we forget that we are part of something bigger, something unexplainable.
Just because something subjective does not mean it is immune to explanation.
Anyway, people in the past looked to the stars for metaphysical answers. The problem with looking outside for answers is that you are making yourself blind to the fact that all answers come from within. They come in the form of understanding. To go from a point of understanding less to a point of understanding more we use a tool. The tool we use to attain a better understanding of anything is the mind which is located in
the brain.
So yes, I criticize people that make using your brain less sound appealing.
Also, I am unsure as to whether you miss-typed or if the following statement was intentional: "we are all looking for answers in the same unanswerable questions." If it was intended, allow me to rebut. If the questions are unanswerable, what then, is the point in trying to get answers from the stars? That is a contradiction.
Fair enough. One can explain their likes easily enough. I just don't think the question adds much to the conversation. It sounds insulting. Like, why on earth do you like beets? Beets are gross! Explain yourself. Um...
Anyway, sorry if I am not articulating myself very well. My only pet peeve is that people who criticize astrology often act like those who do not chastise it, are not capable of a rational discussion. I see this with a lot of issues. If you are not an ass about the opposing view, you must be an idiot.
I never meant the answers were literally in the stars. When we look up, we look for inspiration. People have forgotten how to do this. We are not in touch with the world around us. And yes, the answers can only be found within. But we still need to k ow what questions to ask. And this is where one seeks outside guidance. The stars are a guide. Religious texts are guides. Even science books are a guide.
You asked what the point is. Well, that is not for me to tell you. There is no answer other than the simple truth we are human. It's what we do. We try to wrap our brains around the reality of our existence. How we do that is an internal process. We often seek outside help, and there are plenty of people who want to tell you what it means to them, but No one really knows.
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Why is that a silly question? He said it was fun and I asked why? I can say why I think things are fun. It is incorrect for me to assume that others are capable of doing the same?
I never said anything about individual stars. Many of these "symbols" come from constellations. The constellations only exist from where we currently exist. We see them as if they were on a two dimensional plane when they exist in three dimensions. If you were to see them from a different angle you would likely not be able to discern any shape from them. Hence, the comment you responded to.
You shouldn't be to quick to judge what other's get from something. I understand the symbolism. What I don't understand is the need to believe in something so undeniably false and detrimental.
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It is silly to ask anyone why they think their hobby is fun. You don't have to agree with my idea of fun, but to question why anything is fun is completely subjective.
I believe that the way most people view astrology is detrimental to the reality of the story it tells, but not everyone has it wrong. It is written in the starts has a deeper meaning and should not be taken literally, as with many texts. Constellations and planets have names, those names have meaning. To give you an example, when the full moon is in cancer, the interpretation isn't depicting the physical properties, it is depicting the mythology of the mother. It suggests that it is a good time to check in with your heart, your nurturing side.
No, the light of the moon shining, the particles that pass through the atmosphere and the stardust in your eyes aren't the story. It is merely a way of encouraging you to ask internal questions for self reflection. The passing of seasons and time is marked by the calender in the sky.
Personally, I see little reason to criticize people for looking at the stars for answers. We have always looked up for answers. We are all looking for answers to the same unanswerable questions. It is unfortunate that some ask the wrong questions, but that's humanity for you. Too much looking down and we forget that we are part of something bigger, something unexplainable.
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Just because something subjective does not mean it is immune to explanation.
Anyway, people in the past looked to the stars for metaphysical answers. The problem with looking outside for answers is that you are making yourself blind to the fact that all answers come from within. They come in the form of understanding. To go from a point of understanding less to a point of understanding more we use a tool. The tool we use to attain a better understanding of anything is the mind which is located in
the brain.
So yes, I criticize people that make using your brain less sound appealing.
Also, I am unsure as to whether you miss-typed or if the following statement was intentional: "we are all looking for answers in the same unanswerable questions." If it was intended, allow me to rebut. If the questions are unanswerable, what then, is the point in trying to get answers from the stars? That is a contradiction.
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Fair enough. One can explain their likes easily enough. I just don't think the question adds much to the conversation. It sounds insulting. Like, why on earth do you like beets? Beets are gross! Explain yourself. Um...
Anyway, sorry if I am not articulating myself very well. My only pet peeve is that people who criticize astrology often act like those who do not chastise it, are not capable of a rational discussion. I see this with a lot of issues. If you are not an ass about the opposing view, you must be an idiot.
I never meant the answers were literally in the stars. When we look up, we look for inspiration. People have forgotten how to do this. We are not in touch with the world around us. And yes, the answers can only be found within. But we still need to k ow what questions to ask. And this is where one seeks outside guidance. The stars are a guide. Religious texts are guides. Even science books are a guide.
You asked what the point is. Well, that is not for me to tell you. There is no answer other than the simple truth we are human. It's what we do. We try to wrap our brains around the reality of our existence. How we do that is an internal process. We often seek outside help, and there are plenty of people who want to tell you what it means to them, but No one really knows.