Astrological Mission Statement
EHWollmann
Goal Overview
Part 1
In 1970 I began studying Astrology essentially as a skeptic. A traumatic series
of injuries lead me to question life deeply. This introspection lead me to
questions about existence and the nature of life in general. The more I studied
metaphysics and astrology, the more evidence I was able to find for its
validity by applying it.1 Because I had studied animal life extensively to this
point (including a mastery of the art of falconry at age 14), it was easy for
me to see that metaphysics was simply a more expanded and inclusive version of
physics. However, there was a major drawback to these studies. Because of the
"disbelief" in these subjects such as astrology, I had to begin a program of
"unbrainwashing" myself and perspectives I had acquired from early on.
Astrology and metaphysical subjects were still framed in the linguistics and
negativism from the era from whence we stopped regarding them as relevant. Now,
it is our focus on commercialism and the industrial/territorial perspective
that has lead us away from man, "God", and nature being one and the same. This
is the result of profoundly delusional collective ego focus. This focus was
adopted with the perspective "deus ex machina," wherein the deity or God exists
separate from nature; and is a psychological delusion of grandeur in no
uncertain terms. This psychosis of mankind is the effect of a runaway ego based
on the premise that manipulation, "accomplishment", "achievement", domination,
are the only signatures of intelligence (and why it has taken us so long to
acknowledge cetacean marine life as "intelligent"). This is why we make sports
figures "heroes." This relates to the egocentric Greek/Roman perspective (which
much of the societal structure of the US is founded upon) that Man is the
measure of all things.
With this basic understanding in mind, it became my goal to update and revise
in as modern as possible terms, the knowledge of astrology primarily, and of
metaphysics secondarily (Tyl, 1972) that removed the objectionable value
judgments that allows some in academia to continue to ridicule these profound
and ancient subjects. It is obvious to anyone with a thorough working knowledge
of astrology that there is a strong and possibly empirically provable
connection between astronomical mechanics and psychological affect (if the
proper design can be devised to operationalize and test it). It is through
psychology that I am pursuing an accurate working model of modern psychological
theory and astrological premise based on the tremendous work of Noel Tyl, a
Harvard graduate who's work in this area is the most impressive to date. A
model that demonstrates the truth behind the concept that we do indeed create
our own reality and that nothing is truly outside of our consciousness.
There has been one major difficulty. All of my beliefs about reality have been,
and are having to be modified. I have studied Albert Einstein's theories of
relativity to some extent and have found a great correlation of the relativity
premise to describe psychic material and its relation to physical experiential
reality. In essence, that we create our experiential reality relative to the
beliefs and definitions we hold psychically about reality.2 There is no
empirically existent external reality per se, except for the agreed upon
simultaneous perception of shared experience that we collectively create and
label "the" reality (please see my "Nature of Reality" references, Bashar,
Darryl Anka, Seth, Jane Roberts, John Mack, Harvard Psychology, and Amit
Goswami, Physics).
Obviously these holistic recognitions lead to a questioning of the "health" of
the premise of multi-interdisciplinary subjects and understandings long
presumed separate and non-integrated. Science is a useful tool, but when made
the "deity" it destroys holistic and holographic integrity (that the whole
organizes the parts). Therefore, to reinstate this lost cognition, I wrote an
article (Saturn Opposition Saturn, 1986) introducing the concept of how we
create our reality from early environmental schemata, and demonstrated through
actual case histories, the astrological mechanics of this truth.3 In this
article I demonstrated how the natal astronomical position of Saturn reflected
certain fears and beliefs acquired as schema, reflected in the early
environment psychologically, and delineable through the astrological
significators that define the parental structure. This schemata was then shown
to be experienced as a crisis (belief materialized) in maturity at or around
age fourteen. This (Saturnine quadrature) concept was also introduced and
discussed in Tyl's work (1972). This internalized schemata revealed through
astrological analysis, has been demonstrated as an unconscious belief
internalized and repressed early on, catalyzed by parental interaction.
The critical aspect of this publication is that two things could be
demonstrated with a high degree of reliability; that there was indeed a
correlation between astrological significators and behavior, and that the
reality experienced at a later date was the effect of the patternization of
belief and an experiencing of the self and it's definitions. The only
confirmation of an empirically existing external reality from my research in
this area, has been that the physical experience existed as a set of props; as
a learning aid for the individual and as the effect of definitions held.
Physical reality was demonstrated to be a mirror to allow the individual to
examine the schemata held.
Thus, one of the primary goals of my academic work is greater exposure to, and
incorporation of, a wider range of beliefs and paradigms based on my
recognition that all must fit holographically, and to blend diversity this with
astrological cognitions. Also, to incorporate and integrate the existing
educational structure's guidelines of accepted knowledge formats, and bring
them into a cogent structure of the existing knowledge I have of other
disciplines in metaphysics and the natural world. These other disciplines in
return add credence (or clarify) and reference to things already known to
myself to be true. "The" truth is the composition of all truths (Bashar).
I will reference current accepted academic paradigms in a manuscript now
complete that is an integrated guide to self- empowerment. A guide that will
allow individuals to reference commonly accepted formats of the educational
structure while it introduces the student to astrological principles and the
psychology of reality creation. A fuller comprehension of cross-disciplines
adds more flexibility, power, and understanding of how the whole organizes the
parts.
It is my opinion that the world monetary structures are undergoing and will
continue to undergo, a tremendous destructurization (starting in force after
2000, because our values are), wherein not only will our basic aspects of daily
life be revolutionized, but our fundamental philosophies of the nature of
existence will be questioned. My goal is to educate and provide an outlet for
the fulfillment of what will appear to be disaster (de-structurization), but is
in "reality" the best thing that ever happened to mankind. The re-cognition
that the deity is all one thing and that no "part" can be outside of that
whole. We will transform by taking back power we have given away in this
illusion we call external reality.
Footnotes
1 This may take as long as twenty years or more.
2 Much of this agreement is unconscious.
3 Published in the August 1990 issue of Horoscope Magazine, Spring 90 issue of
Aspects Magazine, The American Federation of Astrologers July 90 Bulletin and
33 degrees North Magazines entitled "Saturn Opposition Saturn; View To
Reality".
Goal Overview
Part 2
In part 1 of this goal overview, I discussed some of the primary aims of my
research and integration of academic applications. In this section we will
discuss some of the factors that make up the overall inductive argument that
has been the premise of my writings. That is that the detriment of science is
its dogmatic adherence to ignoring the organizing power of the whole. These
assertions and factors I incorporate follow in a semi-outline form and reflect
the layout of my manuscript; "The Integrated Astrological Guide to Self-
Empowerment."
1. First and foremost an accurate clarification of definitions (or redefinition
for clarity) that will be used in any discussion is a requisite, i.e.; The word
dis-ease is commonly interpreted to mean a malfunctioning of a system of a
plant or animal. However, a more accurate definition is that the dis-ease is
within the organism as a whole as a state of being, and is what predisposes an
individual to the malfunctioning of the system. In other words, the inability
of the individual to welcome developmental tension as a precursor to identity
validation and fulfillment, creates the state of dis-ease (from old French
desaise). This state of being is the effect of living in a state of hell (parts
artificially separated from the whole). If we trace the root for this word in
old English _helan_ it becomes much easier to see that I am not being flippant.
Helan means to cover over, or to hide. Now, from a psychological point of view,
there are different levels of psychic material i.e., the unconscious,
conscious, superconscious. To the psychologically aware, it is not a great
stretch to recognize that a consistent and prolonged hiding of unconscious
trauma and/or guilt/belief patterns could be reflected in an individual's
day-to-day conscious mind functioning, allow for application dysfunction,
(sexual, mental) create insecurity, or in an overall sense a state of dis-ease
that allows the organism to be vulnerable to physical system malfunction and
bacterial or viral invasion.
Therefore, the importance of definition clarification allows us to proceed from
clarity of understanding, and that other systems and disciplines can be
successfully integrated because of their inherent cogency once understood
clearly. There is really little difference between varying discipline's
discoveries and their cross-relevance, which most often reflect point number 2.
Heuristics ("to find out", aiding or leading on toward discovery). Which,
through implied meaning, allows us to re-cognize (rethink) the original intent,
remove mystery, and dis-cover (anti-helan) the integrated nature of the
universe by dis-cerning (Latin to separate or distinguish) the difference
between a repressed unconscious pattern or belief projection we may have been
taught, and analytical clear-sightedness. How can this be achieved? It can only
be through the knowledge of self. Through the awareness of the functioning of
these levels of psychic material, which are responsible for the subjective
interpretation and creation of the experience itself.
"The recognition and taking to heart of the subjective determination of
knowledge in general, and of psychological knowledge in particular, are basic
conditions for the scientific and impartial evaluation of a psyche different
from that of the observing subject. These conditions are fulfilled only when
the observer is sufficiently informed about the nature and scope of his own
personality. He can, however, be sufficiently informed only when he has in
large measure freed himself from the levelling influence of collective opinions
and thereby arrived at a clear conception of his own individuality . . . "The
collective attitude hinders the recognition and evaluation of a psychology
different from the subject's, because the mind that is collectively oriented is
quite incapable of thinking and feeling in any other way than by
projection."Carl Jung, Psychological Types, The Type Problem in Classical and
Medieval Thought. pg 10, paragraphs 11, 12.
It is only possible to accurately interpret the universe when we recognize our
union with it. All-that-is (God) is all one thing. All things within it can
only be all of the possible ways that all-that-is has of creating itself into
being (Pantheistically). Therefore, all patterns that are recognizable must be
integratable through this logic of derivation (to descend from a source). Which
is the 3rd point.
What we do with this recognition of derivation is point number 4.
As outlined in part 1 of this overview, astrology provides a psychological
format that leads to a discernment of psychological momentum and belief
patterns that is essential to the above outlined awareness. Once these belief
momentums are recognized, what do we do with this awareness? My suggestion is
that as an extension of all-that-is we are responsible for the creations in our
reality (conscious and unconscious) and that fate is simply unrecognized
choice. Release from hell is through conscious creative choice and awareness at
any given moment.
Many models and comparisons are used in my manuscript to illuminate to those so
willing, that an absence of evidence, is not evidence of absence, but is
basically reflective of the insecure state of man, his unwillingness to
"uncover" his psyche (from fear) and hence the consequently difficult and
arduous release from "hell."
Footnotes
1 Refer to "Goal Overview" Part 1.
2 For those ignorant of Astrological premises, study is recommended for concise
understanding.
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Accession Number
Journal Article: 68-06449.
Authors
Green, Denis G.
Institution
Aquarian Monastery of Cochise County, Psycho-Astrological Services, Huachuca
City, AZ.
Title
Solar astrology: A clinical tool for personality assessment.
Source
American Federation of Astrologers Bulletin. Vol 41(7) 13-24, Jul 1979.
Abstract
Tested the usefulness of solar astrological concepts in social work, with
emphasis placed on their utility in a clinical setting. It was hypothesized
that differences exist between persons engaged in ongoing therapy and those
not involved in counseling and their ability to recognize personality traits
characteristic of their astrological birth sign. Ss selected from 2
population groups responded to a questionnaire and checklist designed to
secure their birthdate and a rank ordering of 12 trait clusters for
"self-description" and "description of a significant other." Results confirm
the hypothesis in that the "normal" population was more likely to select
their appropriate astrological personality traits than the "special"
population. Differences in Ss' astrological level of functioning or awareness
of their inner potentialities are discussed, whereby extraterrestrial
influences or astrological phenomena are suggested as delineators between
healthy and unhealthy personality adjustment. (PsycINFO Database Copyright
1982 American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved).
Journal Article: 68-01633.
Authors
Lester, David.
Institution
Richard Stockton State Coll.
Title
Astrologers and psychics as therapists.
Source
American Journal of Psychotherapy. Vol 36(1) 56-66, Jan 1982.
Abstract
Suggests that astrologers and psychics play a role similar to that played by
psychotherapists and that they serve clients who do not wish to characterize
themselves as having psychological problems. This is documented by the
writings of astrologers and by transcripts of visits to astrologers and
psychics by a client. Astrology is useful because it
provides concepts and terminology that describe people's life states and
problems. It also provides a good medium for incorporating modern
psychological therapies. Both astrologers and psychics provided examples of
advising, increasing the client's self-esteem, preparing the client to face
trauma, and empathic dialog. (9 ref) (PsycINFO Database Copyright 1982
American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved).
Journal Article: 67-12514.
Authors
Perinbanayagam, R S.
Institution
City U New York, Hunter Coll.
Title
Self, other, and astrology: Esoteric therapy in Sri Lanka.
Source
Psychiatry. Vol 44(1) 69-79, Feb 1981.
Abstract
H. S. Sullivan's (1953) argument that anxiety as a fundamental human
experience is alleviated by the use of various procedures that he called
"security operations" is used in the present paper to examine the meaning of
astrology in Sri Lanka. Astrology and the
doctrine of karma provide the relevant framework in which various forms of
misfortune are understood and handled. An examination of cases reveals that
astrology and the doctrine of karma enable a person of that
culture to create a number of structures that have a therapeutic effect. (27
ref) (PsycINFO Database Copyright 1982 American Psychological Assn, all
rights reserved).
Journal Article: 66-02542.
Authors
Tiggle, Ronald B; Fiebert, Martin S.
Title
Development of an astrological hostility scale and its correlation with the
Buss-Durkee Inventory.
Source
Perceptual & Motor Skills. Vol 49(3) 858, Dec 1979.
Abstract
Based on claims of traditional astrology, a significant
relationship between hostility assessed by the Buss-Durkee Hostility-Guilt
Inventory and the effects of Mars and Pluto was hypothesized. As a control
analysis, a nonsignificant relationship between the hostility scale and the
effects of Venus was predicted. The inventory correlated significantly with
Mars scores and nonsignificantly with Venus and Pluto scores. (2 ref)
(PsycINFO Database Copyright 1981 American Psychological Assn, all rights
reserved).
Journal Article: 65-12824.
Authors
Pawlik, Kurt; Buse, Lothar.
Institution
U Hamburg, Psychologisches Inst, West Germany.
Title
Self-attribution as a differential, psychological moderator variable:
Verification and clarification of Eysenck's
astrology-personality correlations. [German].
Source
Zeitschrift fur Sozialpsychologie. Vol 10(1) 54-69, 1979.
Abstract
Tested the hypothesis that the previously reported relationship between
astrological birth sign and personality differences in extraversion and
neuroticism can be explained in terms of self-attribution of personality
descriptions. Responses of 799 adult Ss on a German version of the Eysenck
Personality Inventory and a belief in and familiarity with
astrology questionnaire were analyzed in several ANOVAs,
with belief in astrology being one of the independent
variables. Results support the hypothesis. (14 ref) (PsycINFO Database
Copyright 1981 American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved).
Journal Article: 65-10507.
Authors
Sosis, Ruth H; Strickland, Bonnie R; Haley, William E.
Title
Perceived locus of control and beliefs about astrology.
Source
Journal of Social Psychology. Vol 110(1) 65-71, Feb 1980.
Abstract
45 male and 88 female college students were administered Rotter's
Internal-External Locus of Control Scale, a similar scale by H. Levenson
(1972), the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale, and a questionnaire
assessing belief and knowledge about astrology. External
beliefs about chance or fate were positively related to belief and
action-taking in astrological activities, while other measures of locus of
control including the Rotter scale and beliefs about control by Powerful
Others, were not related to an interest in astrology.
Females were significantly more likely than males to believe in and have
knowledge about astrology. Results suggest that externals
can be differentiated and identified by the kinds of efforts they might make
to enhance reinforcement. (12 ref) (PsycINFO Database Copyright 1981 American
Psychological Assn, all rights reserved).
Dissertation Abstracts International: 14-52739.
Authors
Tyson, Graham A.
Institution
U Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Title
The social psychology of belief in astrology.
Source
Dissertation Abstracts International. Vol 40(5-B) 2442, Nov 1979.
Journal Article: 63-05502.
Authors
Mayo, J; White, O; Eysenck, Hans J.
Institution
Mayo School of Astrology, Cumbria, England.
Title
An empirical study of the relation between astrological factors and
personality.
Source
Journal of Social Psychology. Vol 105(2) 229-236, Aug 1978.
Abstract
Tested 2 astrological predictions: (a) extraversion is related to being born
under the odd-numbered zodiacal signs and introversion to being born under
the even-numbered zodiacal signs, and (b) that people born under the
so-called water signs would show greater emotionality and would thus have
higher Neuroticism scores than the other Ss. 917 male and 1,407 female
adults, mean age 35 yrs, were administered the Eysenck Personality Inventory,
and their birthdates were ascertained. Results for males and females
separately and jointly support both hypotheses. It is concluded that
artifacts are unlikely to have produced the results. (20 ref) (PsycINFO
Database Copyright 1980 American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved).
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