Written in the Sky* Rise of the Wadjet Witch Read Free

he said. “Planetary influence comes in different forms, and the forms are based on their aerial position and their interplanetary relationships. The aspects formed between the planets describe these relationships. The planetary positions in relation to the place of birth tell how one expresses themselves in life situations, and is depicted by the astrological houses.
    “ Astronography is different from astrology; it’s a more evolved system. Astrology is a belief system of the relationship between visible astronomical phenomena and events in the human world. It is a system of horoscopes that claim to predict aspects of an individual’s personality or life history based on the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planetary aspects at the time of birth. People have attached importance to astronomical events, developing elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations.”
    Memphis agreed with him. She knew girls in college who wouldn’t step out of their dorm rooms before checking their daily horoscopes.
    The host continued. “For a long time, astrology was considered a respected area of study. Its ideas were even included in other areas of study such as astronomy, alchemy, and medicine. At the end of the seventeenth century, new scientific ideas in astrology, particularly heliocentrism—the Sun as a center of reference—affected the credibility of astrology. It then lost its academic and theoretical standing. Astrology became relegated to spiritualism and New Age philosophy. It is now a pseudoscience because it doesn’t develop solutions to its problems or complete theories. In fact, astrology literally means ‘star theory.’
    “ Astronography is more evolved astrology; there is actual evidence behind its theories. It isn’t as technical and unenlightened as astronomy.”
    Memphis sat through her share of lectures regarding the stars, but this had to be the most interesting one she’s heard. His ideas had basis, but they were so radical.
    “ Today’s show will instruct you on how to build an astronographical natal chart. The natal horoscope portrait is drawn from the planetary positions at the time of your birth. By interpreting the roles of the planets, their qualities and constellations in the sky at the moment of birth, an astronographical chart will be able to reflect a true overview of a person. Mental and emotional tendencies of your personality are shown, and your areas of weakness are described. The chart gives many insights into the finer nuances of your character, your spiritual and psychological modes—even your future potential. With a chart reading, you will have a better understanding of self and be able to choose what path you want to follow.”
    Memphis scoffed at the idea that a diagram on a sheet of paper could lead her to her destiny, but she continued to listen to the host.
    “ The decisions you make will largely determine the level at which cosmic energies influence your life path. The higher your energy level, the more you are the creator of your life and can use these energies coming from the planets to fulfill your mission here on Earth.”
    The host was a bit melodramatic, but he seemed so sure of his promise. He proceeded to list what viewers would need to create a chart.
    “ One, birth date; two, time of birth; three, place of birth. If you don’t know your birth time, use twelve o’clock midday so the horoscope won’t be off by more than twelve hours. You won’t be able to calculate the Ascendant or AC, Medium Coeli or MC, or the House Cusps.”
    Memphis knew what the aspects were, but she didn’t know they had any influence over one’s character.
    As the show progressed, so did her level of surprise. The host went over what should be included in a chart; it’s comprised of planets and points, such as the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Ascendant and Medium Coeli—even the lunar nodes Dragon’s Head and