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Love Alchemy: Using Astrology For True Love in 2010

This article was written by Jessica Shepherd
posted under Astrology
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Once upon a time, the ancient art of astrology was tethered to magic. Today, for mysterious reasons, what was once one has become two. This perfect pair need no longer remain divided. By using astro-magical enchantments in the service of true love, we can take our enchanting powers up a notch, and marry magic to astrology again.

Magic & Astrology

Ancient astrologers were more like the holistic doctors of today. An astrological advisor wasn't limited to predicting the next big war or who would win the King's crown. During the Renaissance, the astrologer's role was also Oracle, Philosopher, Metaphysician, and Magician. Magical astrologers interpreted the natural world’s synchronistic messages, like a sudden appearance of crows, as potentially meaningful to an individual or nation. All heavenly “signs” were regarded as not separate from but apart of the inner life.

How would they design a spell? Often prescriptive, magical remedies and talismans were tailored to the spiritual issue or concern. The Astrologer-Magician chose substances by astrological correspondence, as all natural substances are imbued with planetary properties. This was matched to a desired outcome. For a person grieving over lost love, Rose Quartz (Venus) might be used to heighten unconditional self-love. Frankincense incense (Jupiter) could burned for spiritual protection, and to promote faith in a higher power and meaning. There’d likely be an elixir to drink—say rose water. The astrologer also provided the most auspicious time for these magical activities to take place. A ritual with appropriate music or chanting began at a chosen time. Prayer, spell, remedy, ritual, or magic, this is how the ancients courted the favor of the Gods and Goddesses.
A Divine Time For Love

Magic is a combination of right intention and divine timing. To every activity there is truly the *right* season. Right timing is like the nutrient rich soil Miracle-Gro, laying