The Higher Self in Astrology🦋💫
The higher self is the spiritual nature of who we are and the part of us that is connected to divinity.
In theory it is ever present, and we can access it most easily through our individual spiritual experiences.
When we are out of alignment with our higher self, life seems to be a never-ending struggle and challenges arise left and right.
How does Astrology help in this sense?
By looking at the planets and areas in your chart that govern the higher self, you can discern how to work the positive, beneficial energies. This ultimately helps bring about and manifest your most favorable outcomes and live as your highest and most authentic self.
In Mat Auryn's book "Psychic Witch", he explains that "The Higher Self is connected to the Upper World...the Collective Unconscious, and the realms of cosmic and divine forces."
In Astrology, the planets connected to the Higher Self would include the Moon, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune.
Other areas the higher self may manifest include the nodes, the 9th house and the 12th house.
Prominence indicators: chart ruler, conjunctions, transiting over natal planets and/or angles, domicile or in an exalted sign/house
Read below about the astrological energies of the higher self and how they may manifest for you:
The Moon🌙
Themes of expression: Healing, Peace, Intuition & Insight, Femininity, Flow, Creativity
A prominent Moon placement indicates that your emotions serve as a backdrop for your experiences.
Characteristics:
Heightened intuition.
More receptive to intuitive guidance.
Compassionate and understanding.
Connecting with others on a deeper level.
Challenges:
Moody and easily overcome by emotions.
Overly sensitive.
Susceptible to emotional manipulation.
How to work with the energy: Invest time in self-understanding through therapy or meditation. Express your emotions often and with care. Seek to form deeper connections with those you value and trust.
Jupiter💫
Themes of expression: Expansion, Luck, Abundance, Divine Guidance, Wisdom, Growth, Spirituality
A prominent Jupiter indicates a focus on expansion and growth.
Fun fact: Jupiter has protected Earth from meteors/asteroids from the Kuiper belt for millions of years, so astronomically Jupiter is quite literally a great benefic
Characteristics:
Expanded worldview.
Spiritual wisdom.
Manifests success easier.
Often considered lucky by nature.
Ability to be of great service to others.
Challenges:
Indulgence & excess.
Egotistical and overly focused on materialism.
Energy can be overwhelming when not used for the greater good.
How to work with the energy: Practice generosity and give back when able to--Jupiter loves positive contribution. Trust inner guidance, especially in times of need. Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset and energy.
Uranus💥
Themes of expression: Divine Spark of Understanding, Divine Insights, Brilliance, Advancement, Freedom, Innovation
A prominent Uranus indicates a life with a theme of originality and advancement.
Characteristics:
Able to pinpoint where advancements may be needed.
Emphasis on originality.
Brilliant insights.
New-age thinkers.
Challenges:
Inability to accept new ways of doing things.
Unwelcome surprises.
Instability and hard time adjusting.
How to work with the energy: Inspire others to live authentically by setting an example--Uranus sets the standard in many ways. Seek out original ways of doing things--diy it when you can. Be on the quest for learning and integrating new knowledge and insights. Work to understand new concepts.
Neptune🔮
Themes of expression: The Collective Unconscious, Spirituality, Mysticism, Imagination, Illusion, Psychic Awareness, Glamour
A prominent Neptune asks that you use your spiritual insight for the betterment of the collective
Characteristics:
Increased spiritual awareness
More receptive to intuitive guidance and divine inspiration
Predisposed to spirituality
Challenges:
Inability to use discernment
Susceptible to harmful spiritual bias
Prone to fantasy, illusion, and escapism
How to work with the energy:
Be conscious of spiritual paths you take and contemplate them often. Seek out spiritual assistance if you feel called. Meditate whenever you feel lost or in need of guidance. Invest time in understanding your spiritual gifts or interests
9th house🪬
Themes of expression: Spirituality, Religion, Expansion, Luck, Personal Development
A prominent 9th house indicates a focus on spiritual growth and development.
Characteristics:
Increased understanding of spirituality
Desire to expand knowledge
Constantly being guided to seek out new experiences
Challenges:
Inability to accept others' beliefs
Unwilling to change personal beliefs even if they are harmful
Rigid belief system Unable to acknowledge the truth
How to work with the energy:
Seek out opportunities for higher learning & education. Be open to learning from those with more experience. Travel when possible to expand worldly understanding.
12th house☯️
Themes of expression: Spirituality, Subconscious, Dreams, Shadow Aspects, The Clandestine, Secrets, Fears
A prominent 12th house indicates a theme of subconscious energies impacting your life experiences.
Characteristics:
Heightened intuition
Understanding of the hidden world
Psychic receptiveness
Able to read between the lines
Challenges:
Inability to discern between fantasy and reality
Prone to escapism
Harmful behaviors
How to work with the energy:
Meditate and contemplate often. Cultivate self-awareness and how you may be affecting others and vice versa. Shadow work--some mindful self-reflection and study goes a long way
The North & South Node⚡️
Themes of expression: dharma vs karma, things we are meant to learn vs things we have already learned, discomfort vs comfort
Prominent nodes in the chart indicate a life that is guided by a higher sense of purpose with strong ties to the past.
Characteristics:
Strongly guided by a sense of destiny
Often contemplating one's purpose
Challenges:
Inability to let go of the past
Difficulty accepting change
Trying to control outcomes too often
How to work with the energy: Seek out new experiences
How to work with the energy:
Get out of your comfort zone on a regular basis. Regular and consistent self-reflection, therapy etc. Take on new projects with confidence. Taking failure as an opportunity to succeed another way
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Jasper Reviews "Psychic Witch" By Mat Auryn - A Fucking Dredge To Get Through
This is a book that's for a very specific audience.
This is a book for Wiccans or Wiccan-adjacent witches who can visualize, who practice "meditation" of some form, who believe in the very specific energy working system that the author describes, and who believe in the same sorts of magic/animism as the author does, i.e.:
four elements plus "quintessence" aka spirit,
a weird mangling of the concept of an inner child and shadow self brought on by modern people thinking that Carl Jung's shadow work was solely about "negativity" and "bad vibes",
everyone having a higher self,
everyone having a divine purpose,
three levels of souls,
auras,
cleansing and protecting before any and all actions even in your own space,
and so on.
I am none of those people. Mat Auryn's approach does not work for me, and I hated having to slog through 7 pages of introduction (aka Mat Auryn's backstory) only to get to the actual content and be sorely disappointed in this book that claims it can "be adjusted" to other people's spiritual/religious/magical viewpoints only to discover that it really can't. A lot of the things claimed to be universal (e.g. definitions of intuition versus psychic ability) are, in fact, not universal. I would argue this author up one side and down the other about this. Not in that the author is inherently wrong in their own definitions, but in that it's somehow universal.
I am also, as usual, docking a point for spelling magic with a K. I'm glad I own this copy, because I could go through with a pen and scribble out the unnecessary K.
This is not a useful book to someone who has already developed their own understanding of energy and energy work. But at the same time, it's so boring and stale (even with exercises all over the place) that I wouldn't want to give it to a beginner either.
Official Jasper Review: 3/10, not what I needed, and I don't want it.
Maybe other people get something from this book, but I just couldn't.
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