My interest and involvement with Astrology grew naturally even though my career as a scientist, appeared inconsistent with a deep involvement in astrology to many. These were folks who believed that astrology was not scientific, and they asked me, "is astrology a science?" I used to answer with a smile, "no, it is an art."
The word scientific is used in a sense that whatever claimed, can be experimentally verified by anyone, anywhere. But they forget that our understanding of science itself, at the most fundamental level, is beyond the experiments within the reach of mankind. The origin of the Universe, space, time, nature of light and matter, are all beyond experimental verification. Undoubtedly, research will continue to improve our understanding of these concepts but, never will we understand everything at the most fundamental level. In Philosophy also, the origin of the Universe and life on the earth are based on some hypothesis or the other. No one has put forth a fundamental theory that can be verified experimentally by any one at any place.
If we carefully examine some great ideas, like the quantum nature of energy, Uncertainty Principle, etc. we recognize that these were creations from the minds of great scientists, who possessed the faculty we call intuition, intellect, etc. (We accept these abstract names without understanding how they function in the body.) that are vital for these discoveries. In the scientific world, there are two ways something can be established, first by an experiment that finds a phenomenon that is justified by a fitting theory. Second, is to start from a theory that predicts a phenomenon which is proved by an experiment.
In Astrology also,some prediction is made, which later on proves to be correct.Thus encouraged,people go to Astrology when they need it's help. The Astrology and the allied methods of prediction, have a very long history.For thousands of years,in many cultures now extinct,as well as in many which exist today,these are employed by many.Professionals in these fields are also many. In my experience, I have studied these subjects over 60 years,while I was pursuing a career as a scientist, and I have used the knowledge for social service without any monetary or any other benefits,and have helped hundreds of families.Therefore I venture to propose the use of these predictive arts,even as an experiment, when in great stress or any other difficulty. The subject is very vast and to acquire a good skill in correctly predicting requires some intuitive skills, good knowledge, and experience. Still to get a working knowledge, and to get encouraged to study these fields in greater detail,by those who feel they posses the intuitive skill needed, I shall write a few articles,which will be easy to understand,but not a tutorial material.
The word scientific is used in a sense that whatever claimed, can be experimentally verified by anyone, anywhere. But they forget that our understanding of science itself, at the most fundamental level, is beyond the experiments within the reach of mankind. The origin of the Universe, space, time, nature of light and matter, are all beyond experimental verification. Undoubtedly, research will continue to improve our understanding of these concepts but, never will we understand everything at the most fundamental level. In Philosophy also, the origin of the Universe and life on the earth are based on some hypothesis or the other. No one has put forth a fundamental theory that can be verified experimentally by any one at any place.
If we carefully examine some great ideas, like the quantum nature of energy, Uncertainty Principle, etc. we recognize that these were creations from the minds of great scientists, who possessed the faculty we call intuition, intellect, etc. (We accept these abstract names without understanding how they function in the body.) that are vital for these discoveries. In the scientific world, there are two ways something can be established, first by an experiment that finds a phenomenon that is justified by a fitting theory. Second, is to start from a theory that predicts a phenomenon which is proved by an experiment.
In Astrology also,some prediction is made, which later on proves to be correct.Thus encouraged,people go to Astrology when they need it's help. The Astrology and the allied methods of prediction, have a very long history.For thousands of years,in many cultures now extinct,as well as in many which exist today,these are employed by many.Professionals in these fields are also many. In my experience, I have studied these subjects over 60 years,while I was pursuing a career as a scientist, and I have used the knowledge for social service without any monetary or any other benefits,and have helped hundreds of families.Therefore I venture to propose the use of these predictive arts,even as an experiment, when in great stress or any other difficulty. The subject is very vast and to acquire a good skill in correctly predicting requires some intuitive skills, good knowledge, and experience. Still to get a working knowledge, and to get encouraged to study these fields in greater detail,by those who feel they posses the intuitive skill needed, I shall write a few articles,which will be easy to understand,but not a tutorial material.
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