What Is Divination?
If rain is likely, you might slip a folding umbrella into your bag before you leave home. If the forecast calls for sunshine, you might decide to have lunch outdoors.
You can read a horoscope much as you read the weather forecast. It gives you a sense of what the days ahead might hold, so you can decide how you’d like to spend them.
A guide to the days ahead
In astrology, the positions and movements of the planets and other celestial bodies are interpreted for clues about what might deserve your attention at a particular time.
Suppose your monthly horoscope suggests leaving a little room in your schedule. You might open your calendar and keep one evening free. If something unexpected comes up, you’ll have some room to move things around. If the evening stays free, you can take your time over dinner.
If the horoscope suggests you might be meeting more people this month, you could go to a gathering you’ve been curious about or get in touch with someone you haven’t seen for a while. Just as a sunny forecast might tempt you outdoors, a horoscope can give you a little nudge to do something you already wanted to do.
You decide whether to take an umbrella
Two people can see the same rain forecast and make different plans. One takes an umbrella and goes out as planned. The other decides to go another day. It depends on what they have in mind and how they’d like to spend their time.
You can read a horoscope the same way. If it suggests taking extra care on a day when you have an important conversation planned, you might write down what you want to say beforehand. With a little preparation, you can still go ahead as planned.
The next time you open your monthly horoscope, think of one thing already on your calendar. What could you do beforehand to make that day a little easier? Sometimes, all the preparation you need is as simple as putting an umbrella in your bag.
Eat Well · Feel Well · Live Well Editorial Team
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