Astrology as Energy Weather: Cosmic Influences and Personal Choice

Bashar presents astrology as a useful 'weather report' for cosmic energies, not a deterministic fate system. He teaches that planetary positions create energetic 'atmospheres' that influence but do not control human behavior. Just as physical weather affects your day but does not determine it, astrological transits create energetic conditions that you can navigate with consciousness. Bashar specifically notes that birth charts are snapshots of the energy patterns you chose to be born into—not prisons but starting conditions. He advises using astrology for timing (when to initiate, when to reflect) and for understanding your natural strengths and challenges. However, he warns against astrology as an excuse: 'My Mars is in retrograde, that's why I'm angry' is disempowering. The empowered stance is: 'I am aware that Mars energy is active, and I choose how to express it.' Bashar also mentions that as humanity evolves, the influence of external astrological forces diminishes relative to internal conscious choice.