The poetic expression of astrology is the coming back to the heavenly homeland

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In its poetic essence, astrology reflects the inner nature of humans through heavenly bodies. Poetry creates imagery that does not provide a rational counterpart but instead draws us closer to understanding directly and intuitively, without the need for intellectual mediation.

Before being the production of words in verse according to a specific metric, poiesis, as described in Plato’s Socratic dialogues, refers to the ability to bring something into existence that did not previously exist. This process complements physis, or nature, and manifests as the earthly embodiment of the world of ideas. Poetic verses add a layer of rhythmic meaning to prose that transcends mere words, creating a common thread that weaves together the fabric of becoming. Without poetry—regardless of whether it rhymes—the word loses its creative potential and reduces to simple information.

In this scenario, astrology serves as a bridge between the natural world of celestial bodies and the human observer. This task typically falls within the realm of scientific and astronomical thought. However, astrology represents a deeper connection between the observer’s consciousness and the celestial phenomena. It provides meaning and coherence to events that would otherwise seem fragmented without the influence of a conscious perspective.

The astrologer, much like a poet, goes beyond merely acknowledging what exists; they engage with it, intimately reconstructing it, and then expressing it within the context of planetary reality. Astrology embodies the union between the macrocosm and the microcosm; it is a natural miracle that intertwines with those who contemplate it, despite the vast distances involved. Ultimately, astrology is a poetic creation of natural reality, rather than just an interpretation of it.

If we then consider the natural meaning of philosophy as the “desire to know” (sophia), we can see astrology as a form of philosophy. That is true as long as we view philosophers (or astrologers) as those who seek the light of knowledge, rather than those who merely focus on observable appearances. Just as the sun illuminates objects that would otherwise remain hidden, our consciousness possesses the power of productive vision. This ability reveals meanings and integrates them harmoniously within us, following a specific vibratory sequence. In the case of astrology, this sequence is determined by planetary cycles.