In astroshamanism astrology is used as a strategic
system aimed at expanding our perception and moving beyond the
parameters of consensus reality. The basic experiential assumption here
is that everyday reality, or life as we conventionally know it, is
merely an interpretation that has been hammered into us since we were
born. This interpretation is so intransigent that the experience of
alternate realities and paradigms is not regarded as a factual
possibility, and can only be demoted in the realm of fiction, fantasies
or what are generally considered superstitions, such as astrology.
Astrology in astroshamanism is merely a
didactic device designed to remove the blocks to our expanded
perception. In this respect while astrology starts off from our limited
awareness of reality its aim is to lead us far beyond, yet if we are
not ready it still provides our regular cup of tea. In other words
astrology first employs a language familiar to our ordinary mind,
working with the issues of everyday life, strategically appeasing all
major fears, wishes and needs of consensus reality. Yet, as it does so,
it gradually unveils other possibilities, which mature seekers can
detect and assimilate through direct experience.
Astroshamanism is not interested in arguing
about the existence of other realities, nor does it seek to desert the
schemes of everyday life. Its aim is to offer tools aimed at expanding
our awareness and to provide a direct experience, devoid of
interpretations, trusting that the experience will ultimately speak for
itself. Nevertheless, astroshamanism also includes a vast body of
categories, structures and analytical options. Their function is merely
provisional and strategic, helping the seekers to move through
different stages of experience and assisting them in the process of
integration.
The astroshamanic zodiac circle, or circle on
the floor, is one of the main strategic structures used in
astroshamanism. The astrological chart is grounded on the floor in a
wide circle where the person sits, lies, stands or moves, directly
experiencing the energy of the astrological signs. In astroshamanism
the zodiac signs represent 12 energy centres, which strategically make
up the complete make-up of our multidimensional identity. In other
terms the zodiac signs embody the entire configuration of our original
nature, with all its possible realities, which is meant to be recovered
and restored.
A
rather common shamanic term used to describe this recovery process is
soul retrieval. This is a traditional practice based on the premise that
our soul was once whole and then it fragmented. In astroshamanism each
part of our soul is strategically identified with one of the twelve
zodiac signs. These 12 parts, which in astroshamanism are called the 12
Sectors, constitute the original matrix or, in astroshamanic terms, our
Core Multidimensional Identity.
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The main arena for experiencing the astroshamanic approach is through astroshamanic workshops.
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