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The stars align for us. We have the privilege of an in-depth look into the vast expanse that is astrology. Our teacher: the one-and-only Astrotash<\/a>, Australia\u2019s premier media astrologer.<\/p>\n Astrotash<\/a> – whose office I\u2019ve already seen from her appearances on Today Extra Australia<\/em> and Sunrise Morning Show <\/em>– welcomes us into her world. We make introductions with Sun signs – which draws a warm laugh when I, in free-wheeling Pisces fashion, mispronounce the word Pisces<\/em>. It\u2019s true, I have much to learn. Fortunately, I\u2019m in the right place to expand my understanding.<\/p>\n We know we\u2019re here for a deep dive – but there is no way to tell how far down this river will really run. This becomes clear from the jump – when our curiosity about the framed artwork sitting behind Astrotash\u2019s desk launches a fascinating lesson about moon phases. It\u2019s fundamental to the astrologer, who knows our Sun signs to be harmoniously integrated with our Ascendent sign and the Moon.<\/p>\n From the depth of Astrotash\u2019s explanation of the codependence between Moon and Sun – it\u2019s no surprise that there\u2019s a special diploma from the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology<\/em><\/a> sitting beside the artwork. After studying at this renowned academy, Astrotash went on to become an integral part of their senior research group for fifteen years. The diploma – of which the Australian is one of only six recipients – was given in recognition of Astrotash\u2019s significant contribution to astrological research – as well as her impactful presence in the media landscape.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a melding of both,\u201d Astrotash tells us, when asked about her deep academic roots and her current presence in the Astrology media landscape. Following her almost 20 years of study, the mathematics and mysticism that form the atrologist\u2019s unique approach launched her into the starlight as news.com.au<\/em><\/a>\u2019s Resident Astrologer and a horoscope columnist for Mamamia<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s an obvious progression – at least it should be. The reality is that most horoscope and Sun sign writers don\u2019t typically emerge from the academic side of things – and Astrotash\u2019s jump from academia to media is quite exceptional.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel that it’s my passion, purpose and my calling to be that bridge,\u201d she says. \u201cI strive to bring the integrity of academic astrology to the masses. When it comes to the popular side of astrology, it’s a space I love to be in, but I also want people to know that there’s more to it – bringing more depth into what we have previously expected out of astrology and horoscope columns.\u201d<\/p>\n On that note, we ask how her horoscopes for next week are coming along – and get a good understanding of what Astrotash means when she calls herself a bridge.<\/p>\n She shows us the astrology chart she\u2019s been working with: a snapshot of the cosmos expressed through glyphs, zodiac symbols, planetary symbols, and the mathematical formulas which connect them all together. I\u2019m sure she revealed more than a few trade secrets to us – but I\u2019d need a lifetime of study to begin to piece them together.<\/p>\n What I am able to innately understand, is the fruit of this process. In a media landscape flooded with secondary sources – there\u2019s an immediacy to Astrotash\u2019s horoscopes. The paths of the planets and stars, the movement of the cosmos, captured by acumen and spoken with intuition. \u201cI love every part of the process,\u201d she tells us, putting aside her chart. It shows<\/em>.<\/p>\n In reality, the horoscopes – what many of us consider the totality of astrology – is only the surface of an ocean as vast as the universe. \u201cAstrology is really about studying the patterns and learning from them with great respect,\u201d Astrotash says. \u201cI don’t see astrology as entertainment. When taken seriously, we come to learn about past patterns that empower us to grow and evolve through understanding them the next time around.\u201d<\/p>\n We might as well have opened up Pandora’s box. Astrotash whisks us away – the conversation flying us through the myriad of fields that astrology informs. \u201cSome astrologers really delve into and are experts in mythology,\u201d she tells us. \u201cOthers will be looking at something known as mundane astrology, which is looking at what’s happening in world affairs, politics, and making predictions on what we can expect in terms of our economy and our relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n Take it seriously and find yourself in good company. \u201cIt has such intricate science,\u201d Astrotash says. \u201cEinstein, Socrates, Plato, Hippocrates – they were all astrologers. They all looked to the stars, and not for fluff and tickles, but for real life guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n The vastness is enough to make the Pisces in me lose his footing. For this reason I\u2019ve always admired academics like Astrotash – who never tire on the path to understanding (which never really ends).<\/p>\n Before parting ways, Astrotash imparts a lesson she had been given at the start of her academic journey into Astrology. She had asked her teacher, \u201cwhen am I going to be a professional astrologer?\u201d Her teacher replied \u201cYou never stop learning about astrology.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a vast and sacred study – and it\u2019s always in motion.<\/p>\n This article itself is but a drop in the ocean. The curious among us will find a bridge to a greater astrological understanding through the acumen and insight of Astrotash, found on her Instagram<\/em><\/a> and through her website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26633,"featured_media":65461,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/09\/Picture1-3.jpg\")
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