Because of the growth of scientific knowledge, and general disapproval of the
public, the use of astrology spent a time in survival mode, functioning only in the
circles of an underground-type community. Recently, however, the west is
enjoying a resurgence of not only interest in, but the practical use of, the science of
astrology.

Some very prominent professionals have been noted for their use of astrology in
treatment. Carl Jung, one of the 20th Century?s foremost psychologists, utilized
astrology to assess personality traits in his patients. Zipporah Dobyns, author and
prominent astrologer, stated in her book ?Personality Assessment Through
Astrology? –

“It is my firm conviction that the psychotherapy or counseling of the future will use
the horoscope as routinely as we now use the interview and background data on
the subject.?

It seems Ms. Dobyns was absolutely correct. Clinical psychologists and
psychiatrists have indeed begun to contribute to the resurgence of astrology.

Being fully aware of the traits of a person is necessary to a proper treatment
program that will actually help a patient. Of course, there are other factors
involved in creating a full treatment program for a mentally troubled person, but
personality is the largest percentage of information to be obtained. This is because
certain treatments work with certain personality types.

However, the sun sign alone will not give the clinician the most information
available. For the most part, the masses are inundated with the daily horoscope for
each sun sign. A clinician would not use a prediction to help assess personality
traits of a patient. They would, however, use the science of the natal or birth chart.

A birth chart, or natal chart as it is sometimes called, tells the real story of your
natural personality. This chart graphs the position of the planets and astrological
houses present in the sky at the very time of your birth. Because of the
characteristics ascribed to the planets and astrological houses this chart can reveal
motivations, desires, positives, negatives, and just why one is the way they are.
The three most important things to review in the birth chart are the sun sign, the
ascending sign, and the moon sign.
> The sun sign reveals the inner-self ? the core of the very being, and how one
sees themselves. This is the most general aspect of personality.
> The rising/ascending sign can be thought of as the outward personality – the
part that is projected toward others, or that others observe.
> The moon sign indicates emotional and intuitive responses – the way one
deals with certain situations.
A clinician seeking to find information about personality would take note of both
the positives and negatives of a particular personality through a study of the entire
natal chart, paying particular attention to the three areas outlined above. There
would also be a time of careful examination concerning environmental factors of
the patient. This would include parents & family, social situations, economic
circumstances, and cultural expectations.
With this amount of information a clinician can formulate a useful and complete
treatment program to facilitate bringing a mentally disturbed individual back to a
thriving and mentally healthy life.

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