Comments on: The Dangers of Astrological Reductionism http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: victoria http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-904 victoria Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:06:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-904 frankly I still can't recall why I posted that link, must have been the mood of the moment or something like that<br/><br/>brilliant article, though<br/><br/>perhaps the author was reducing the interpretation of the effect of the transits of the outer planets to a dangerous level?<br/><br/>or so I thought, at the time of the original reading, who knows frankly I still can’t recall why I posted that link, must have been the mood of the moment or something like that

brilliant article, though

perhaps the author was reducing the interpretation of the effect of the transits of the outer planets to a dangerous level?

or so I thought, at the time of the original reading, who knows

]]> By: victoria http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-903 victoria Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:28:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-903 when did you leave this comment? <br/><br/>my e-mail is so jammed up with crap and spam and stuff my closets are worse and my mind, well that's another ball of wax<br/><br/>so since I chanced across this discussion again hoping to poke a barb at the converse "advantages of astrological expansionism" I realized I'd left behind a cliffhanger and apologize for my apparent negligence<br/><br/>I forgot what the article said so I had to read it again myself, but at the time it just seemed to stick out in my mind like a sore thumb, demanding attention, so attention it got<br/><br/>I still haven't answered your question, can it wait until tomorrow, when I am coherent and capable once again<br/><br/>presently my severely challenged Moon is doing its thing in the 12th and the square is unfavorable to pleasant discourse and meaningful communication when did you leave this comment?

my e-mail is so jammed up with crap and spam and stuff my closets are worse and my mind, well that’s another ball of wax

so since I chanced across this discussion again hoping to poke a barb at the converse “advantages of astrological expansionism” I realized I’d left behind a cliffhanger and apologize for my apparent negligence

I forgot what the article said so I had to read it again myself, but at the time it just seemed to stick out in my mind like a sore thumb, demanding attention, so attention it got

I still haven’t answered your question, can it wait until tomorrow, when I am coherent and capable once again

presently my severely challenged Moon is doing its thing in the 12th and the square is unfavorable to pleasant discourse and meaningful communication

]]> By: Jeffrey Kishner http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-902 Jeffrey Kishner Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:51:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-902 Victoria (I assume), I'll be sure to read it again, then, as it's been a few years. But it would helpful to provide some context when including a link, e.g., how do <i>you</i> find it relevant? Victoria (I assume), I’ll be sure to read it again, then, as it’s been a few years. But it would helpful to provide some context when including a link, e.g., how do you find it relevant?

]]> By: Anonymous http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-901 Anonymous Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:46:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-901 because it's a brilliant article, and relevant to your discussion<br/><br/>wasn't aware you'd read it<br/><br/>I'm not psychic because it’s a brilliant article, and relevant to your discussion

wasn’t aware you’d read it

I’m not psychic

]]> By: Jeffrey Kishner http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-900 Jeffrey Kishner Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:40:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-900 I've read this article before, Anonymous. Why are you linking to it? I’ve read this article before, Anonymous. Why are you linking to it?

]]> By: Anonymous http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-899 Anonymous Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:23:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-899 http://www.verticalpool.com/astro7.html http://www.verticalpool.com/astro7.html

]]> By: Allegra De Rossi http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-898 Allegra De Rossi Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:35:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-898 Most of the time I meet people, feel a certain way about them, and then look to their natal chart to confirm my assumptions. However, I would never choose to avoid a person or be attracted to them based on their natal chart alone. Knowing what signs the planets are in and what aspects are made helps me to sort of work my personality around theirs so that everyone is happy (NOTE: This does not apply to dating; there are just some aspects that I've found to be unbearable time and again.) Most of the time I meet people, feel a certain way about them, and then look to their natal chart to confirm my assumptions. However, I would never choose to avoid a person or be attracted to them based on their natal chart alone. Knowing what signs the planets are in and what aspects are made helps me to sort of work my personality around theirs so that everyone is happy (NOTE: This does not apply to dating; there are just some aspects that I’ve found to be unbearable time and again.)

]]> By: Anonymous http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-897 Anonymous Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:24:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-897 bis said<br/><br/><br/>ya, and honestly what u feel is really what ought make ur decision. i feel like everything else like astro is just for interest u know - it is interesting to know, fun to see how it works out, but if it comes to making a decision i just dont see how neone could ever be like well i totally clash with this person in x ways and the charts and cards etc dont bear good news and so tho im so attracted w/them i wont bother with it. the whole point is that going against reason is often the only real reasonable thing, to do ur thing. vivre sa vie ta. bis said

ya, and honestly what u feel is really what ought make ur decision. i feel like everything else like astro is just for interest u know – it is interesting to know, fun to see how it works out, but if it comes to making a decision i just dont see how neone could ever be like well i totally clash with this person in x ways and the charts and cards etc dont bear good news and so tho im so attracted w/them i wont bother with it. the whole point is that going against reason is often the only real reasonable thing, to do ur thing. vivre sa vie ta.

]]> By: Jara aka Blah Blah http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-896 Jara aka Blah Blah Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:53:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-896 Here's my "me too!" post of the day: I concur. <br/><br/>I'm too mentally tired to bring up an opposite-how-I-really-feel-just-to-make-things-interesting POV right now. Maybe later. ;)<br/><br/>Oh, btw, I totally agree with you about Gemini's tendency to do this, Jeff. I just wanted to see if I could convince myself otherwise. I have more Gemini influence in my chart than any other sign and I can be very contrary, as you know. That's probably why I attract so many air signs in my life. I am constantly stirring up stuff (to the delight of my air sign friends and relatives), but then I just want to withdraw from the debates that I started if I feel someone's taking my shit-starting personally (oh lovely Cancer Sun). But no matter how much I protest to the contrary, I do like to see disagreement because it makes for more lively conversations (Group-think is my kryptonite.)! My teachers in school can attest to this. :) I just don't like when it degenerates into hurt feelings, personal attacks, and...oh dear God..physical altercations. I'm a debater, not a fighter. lol Here’s my “me too!” post of the day: I concur.

I’m too mentally tired to bring up an opposite-how-I-really-feel-just-to-make-things-interesting POV right now. Maybe later. ;)

Oh, btw, I totally agree with you about Gemini’s tendency to do this, Jeff. I just wanted to see if I could convince myself otherwise. I have more Gemini influence in my chart than any other sign and I can be very contrary, as you know. That’s probably why I attract so many air signs in my life. I am constantly stirring up stuff (to the delight of my air sign friends and relatives), but then I just want to withdraw from the debates that I started if I feel someone’s taking my s***-starting personally (oh lovely Cancer Sun). But no matter how much I protest to the contrary, I do like to see disagreement because it makes for more lively conversations (Group-think is my kryptonite.)! My teachers in school can attest to this. :) I just don’t like when it degenerates into hurt feelings, personal attacks, and…oh dear God..physical altercations. I’m a debater, not a fighter. lol

]]> By: Anonymous http://sasstrology.com/2007/10/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism.html/comment-page-1#comment-895 Anonymous Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:50:00 +0000 http://kishner.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/the-dangers-of-astrological-reductionism/#comment-895 I believe it is best for us to remain humble with the knowledge we derive from any data source ... we are mortal and limited, so for anyone to believe they are the authority on any subject just because they have vast knowledge in the material, would be a fallacy. I agree that the data is a guideline to go by and to use other sources of knowledge combined with faith and intuition are a better guide than taking one source as the gospel. I agreed with all that was said in Your Blog. I appreciate Your Viewpoint and learn from Your Site. Thank You, Diane I believe it is best for us to remain humble with the knowledge we derive from any data source … we are mortal and limited, so for anyone to believe they are the authority on any subject just because they have vast knowledge in the material, would be a fallacy. I agree that the data is a guideline to go by and to use other sources of knowledge combined with faith and intuition are a better guide than taking one source as the gospel. I agreed with all that was said in Your Blog. I appreciate Your Viewpoint and learn from Your Site. Thank You, Diane

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