Dear readers, colleagues and friends:
I apologize in advance for the length
of this address. This is a topic I have much to say about and plenty
to share with the folks who frequent my site. I have found sludge in
my profession.
Over
the weekend, I was greatly triggered by information that I just
happened to trip over. You see, historically, I am one of
those “middle of the road” gals. What I mean by that is that I
have been at one time or another in my life a registered Republican,
Democrat and an Independent. I have no party loyalty. I do this thing
where I go to and read the platform of folks that are running for
office rather than adhere to a certain party affiliation. I want to
know who I am voting for and what they stand for above and beyond
what party they align with. This is why you do not read me
specifically writing about any certain party in the political realm.
I also have readers outside the US. I try to keep my writing relevant
to them.
Writing and Astrology are my primary
focus. I also have a Mercury placement that devours information.
Those two things (my interests and my brain) give me a tendency to
look up a lot of birth dates. I've studied a countless number of
charts in an effort to understand more about Astrology and how it
works. I have tendency to be one of those people that likes to draw
my own conclusions, make my own decisions. I study things inside and
out until I understand without trapping myself in what previous
teachers/students/advocates for Astrology tell me is true. That
mentality is not exclusive to Astrology. This is just how I'm built.
I'm curious. I'm independent. I think for myself and study what I'm
interested in deeply. I don't take the words of someone else
automatically as fact. I check things out on my own, first. I most
definitely encourage others to do the same even in terms of what I
may publish.
All these habits were in full force
when I ran across an article over the weekend. In that article, they
were specifically speaking about “women fighting for white male
supremacy.” I like to figure out what makes folks tick. I do not
think you can see a tendency toward racism, sexism or anything about
such things like that in a person's chart. That is your humanity (or
lack there of), not your Astrology. However, after reading the
article about this lady, my curious brain kicked in and wanted to see
her chart. She is a public figure from what the article says. So, I
thought her birth info would be easy to find. I'd not heard of her
before reading this write up.
I type this person's name into my handy
dandy Google bar and put the word “astrology” after because this
often turns up the pre-cast charts from different sites.
Except, when I typed that in, my results turned up this persons very
own Astrology writings. It also turned up several Astrology sites
that directly referenced her work. Some of those sites were from
Astrologers I have read and respected in the past. Their mere
affiliation with this person who is married to a high ranking member
of the KKK has prompted me to cut those who have cited her work off
completely as sources of information. That, too, was a huge
disappointment. By the way, the person who was subject of the article
I was reading, publishes her Astrology writings right on her site
that was built specifically to push a White Supremacy agenda. If you
link her site, you link directly to a website that promotes and
supports this disgusting mentality right alongside Astrology.
I was mortified. To put this succinctly
in regard to how it played out, I went looking for understanding.
What makes someone who supports an agenda of white supremacy tick?
How do you even rationalize that? Especially as a woman? Because,
this mentality preaches the suppression and subservience of women...
another thing I can't wrap my head around. The first thing I found
behind what makes someone aligned with White Supremacy “Tick”...was
my very own passion. Astrology. I say mortified. But, it was bigger
than that. My reaction was visceral. I stopped there. I never looked
up her birth information. Anger usurped my curiosity.
As a matter of fact I wanted to address
this in public the day it occurred but was unable to handle my
emotional reaction at that time. I wanted to do a video about this
but I am STILL unable to do so without tearful eyes and quivering
lips.
I don't think it is wrong to be
viscerally and emotionally affected by something like White
Supremacy, racism, bigotry, ageism, sexism...all that sliminess. Yet,
I want to be effective in how I address this and my emotions are a
distraction to my point.
I'm not naïve to the fact that
Astrology and the Occult were both fascinations to Hitler. He dabbled
in all kinds of stuff. I have no interest in knowing what made that
man tick. I have no interest in studying whatever justifications or
what have you which are out there about Hitler. I realize, now, that
I blurred those things out as having no any relevance to what I do.
There mere previous association of Astrology with the Nazi movement,
all by itself, makes me feel it is now necessary to bring this to
light.
Astrology is an open book. The practice
is unregulated. It is a tool that can be used for just about any
cause with symbolism that can be manipulated to push all sorts of
agendas. For example, you can use a hammer to fix something or you
can use a hammer to hit someone on the head. The intention lies in
the user not the tool. I realize that too. This is another reason I
want to make my intentions crystal clear. I have no time to play with
Fascists. Or entertain to them.
So. In the event that someone has
interest in both the suppression and exploitation of others and also
happens to be an Astrology fan, let me be clear, I am not the
Astrologer for you.
However, if you have an interest in
learning Astrology, like the way I write and enjoy my readings as a
source of personal knowledge delivered with the intent of empowering
you upon your personal journey; then, I am your gal.
That being said, in order to make my
goals for writing Astrology clear to my readers and those who may
tumble across this site in the future, I'm going to write them here.
Things you should know
about this Astrologer
- I write daily astrology to empower people with knowledge and awareness of the current energies in our sky. How to use them. What the pitfalls may be. The potential circumstances it could whip up as a result.
- I also write these daily astrology articles for my own use. Astrology is nothing less than a passion for me. A continual source of learning and understanding. Sometimes, when I write a forecast for the week I often don't remember the day to day specifics. So I refer to these writings through the week in order to keep track of my day to day on a personal level. Writing weekly forecasts for myself is how the blog of Shock Therapy came to be.
- I cater to a specific audience by use of the language I choose. Most of my readers have a basic knowledge of Astrology. I may begin to write with less astro-lingo in the future in an effort to cater to a more broad audience. However, that audience still will not be one that supports folks who wish to oppress the rights and freedoms of others.
- Should you be someone who agrees with a White Supremacy agenda, is fascinated with oppressing/controlling others, wants a white washed world or spews an oppressive agenda against any race, religion or culture, I am not the Astrologer for you.
- My readings are specifically for folks who want to know more about themselves and the world around them. I try to connect Astrology to current events in an effort to help folks see how the energy works. I do not point my clients in any specific direction. My personal judgment has no place in your readings until I discover you are exploiting my talents for illegal activity, mentalities like White Supremacy or to manipulate others in a malefic way. I aim to guide you through the energies at hand. Show you the tools you have to put to use by way of transit, natal astrology or progression. I will support you and encourage you in making your own decisions and defend your right to have authority over your life.
- I consider myself a pioneer in the Astrology realm. Even though Astrology has been around forever. Many of the old texts are written in a language that exudes outdated values that no longer serve us. You can see this written in the Sabian Symbols just as one example. I wish to be part of the movement that looks at Astrology with fresh eyes and brings it into more modern mores and standards.
- I wish to help unite folks. Not divide them based on their beliefs. I support and work with folks from various religions, races and walks of life. Often folks seek me out when tremendous change is happening in their lives and need to see the picture of what is unfolding more clearly. That is why I named my business “Shock Therapy.” I often show up before or just after something hugely transformative has happened such as death, break up of long relationships, people finding themselves and the audacity to be that, births, marriages, long-term illnesses...it is not uncommon for folks to find me at those times in their lives. I'm not a light worker. I work in the shadows to help those also there find their own way out.
- I am also a medium and work extensively with folks in the grieving process. This is commonly referred to as being a psychopomp. These are services I do not advertise nor do I collect money from them. The situations find me and I'm able to discern where I can be of help and when. Most often, my daily life leads me where I need to be without me having to do a thing.
- Astrology is my passion. I did not pick it up as a trade because I thought it would bring me fame, large sums of money or notoriety. I picked it up because fueling my own passions makes my life more fulfilling. It also fulfills another passion...empowering and assisting others. I have no problem refusing money or support from someone who touts a slimy agenda. I have absolutely no desire to support, enable or advocate for anyone who aligns themselves with such folks, either. If this is too controversial for you, you find it insensitive or you happen to be one of those folks who is offended that I don't condone this stuff, you are welcome to exit. However, if you would like to hang in with me along this journey that is steered toward helping the world get past this kind of thinking, I not only embrace and support you, I honor you.
I will not knowingly support nor assist
with plans that include illegal activity or any one who may harbor a
racist, bigoted, sexist or White Supremacy agenda. I do not wish to
benefit from these activities. I do not need money nor support from
anyone with that type of mindset. I was told this was a bad business
model. To automatically exclude potential customers. I do not care.
My conviction over-rules my desire for success and my ambitions in
this realm. If working with Astrology means I must pander to folks
with this convoluted and subservient mindset, I'd rather scoop up
excrement for a living. Quite frankly. I do not think it will come to
that. So be it if it does.
As an astrology lover and a person who
commonly cites the articles of other Astrology writers, I encourage
everyone who reads this to continually check out who it is you are
citing; who it is you are reading; and, who it is you are allowing to
have access to your information by the way of Astrology readings and
consultations. The match is no different than picking out any other
type of professional. In this Astrological period we have been very
challenged to both figure out who we are and what or whom we may be
dealing with. I encourage fact checking and taking the time to do
this in everything you read. I'm pleased to see this seems to be
trend that is catching on. It could be quite embarrassing if not
infuriating to discover that you have cited or paid for advice from
someone who is a blatant White Supremacist or who harbors such
mentalities. Unless you care not to be affiliated with such vile
examples of humankind. I care. Do not be afraid to research and ask
questions of any professional you may hire.
I want to name names. I want to tell
you who the article was written about. I want to call out those who
have gleefully cited her work. However, I do not want those names
attached to me or my business. If you re-read what I've just written,
you will see that I have given you all the information you need to
discover what I have, should you feel inclined. I will not tell you
what to think. I just encourage you to do it for yourself.
I have a tendency to believe that I
live my life in such a way that I would not be mistaken for someone
who would try to manipulate or oppress folks. Many of the other
Astrologers I know do this as well. Still yet, colleagues and
friends, I encourage and support you to address the dark history of
Astrology and define where you stand in that mix with your own
readers as I'm sure you would not want to be mistaken as someone who
supports or continues to promote that dark history. If you frequently
share Astrology articles, I would also suggest you check whose words
you are spreading for more than just accuracy.
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