Chances are that the last thing that comes to mind when thinking or talking about preparedness is astrology. Horoscopes, palm reading or other ways of interpreting the stars and planets all seem like hocus-pocus that are not grounded in reality right? While it’s true that reasonable or rational people tend to take these forecasts with a grain of salt, and for good reason, there are also some aspects of astrology that seem to provide people with surprisingly-accurate insights into their personality traits and dispositions.
Consequently, there may be a certain degree of science behind how the “stars are aligned” and how they relate to some of our attributes. The trick is to separate the sensational, tantalizing or silly aspects of astrology and focus on things that seem plausible. This is where astrology may be a fun and insightful way to get a better sense of our strengths and weaknesses, and this can help us all to become better preppers.
Birth Charts
One of the fundamental tools that “legitimate” astrologers use to determine someone’s personality map is a birth chart. This is essentially a diagram that indicates where stellar bodies were aligned when we were born. It has nothing to do with horoscopes or telling the future. Rather, a birth chart is essentially a map that can provide people with insights into their strengths, weaknesses and overall dispositions.
Before you dismiss this idea and stop reading, consider checking out what your birth chart has to say about you. Chances are that you’ll be surprised and impressed with the general picture of your “nature” that it paints. It will be surprisingly-specific in some areas, and this may lend credence to the idea that there’s actually some legitimacy behind this practice. It may also help you to understand why you have a tendency to struggle in some areas in life as well.
Objective Analysis
The whole point of bringing this up is that reading a birth chart can be a fun and interesting way to look at yourself from an objective point of view. We all have traits or tendencies that can either help us or be a hindrance in a survival situation. Some things are easier to recognize and accept whereas others are more-difficult to deal with. Even if you don’t agree with what your birth chart indicates, it can provide you with an opportunity to do some soul searching and come to terms with your overall disposition.
It’s also a good conversation starter, and you can use it as a way to encourage others to provide their own opinions and feedback about some of your traits without being accused of being critical or judgmental. Even if your birth chart seems like nothing more than nonsense, it can be used as a catalyst to focus attention to areas in our lives that need some improvement.
We all have weaknesses that can be tremendous liabilities during a survival situation, and it’s important that we’re aware of them so we can try and overcome these obstacles. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of accessible resources that can be used to hone in on our personality traits, and a birth chart may represent a free and easy way to gain some general insights into our nature.
Even if you don’t want to learn about what your birth chart says about you, try and seek resources that will help you to develop a better sense of self-awareness. The more you know about your limitations, weaknesses and inclinations will help you to find ways to work through or overcome them. Dealing with these issues now can go a long way with helping you to successfully contend with challenges that you will face in the midst of a crisis.
