Next time you hear talk about how tough (or
wonderful) an upcoming planetary transit,
conjunction, retrograde, Solar eclipse, opposition,
or other astrological or numerological event is
going to be, take it with a grain of salt. It may
be rough for you, or it may be good for you,
depending on your unique comprehensive charts.

Universal indicators such as a Lunar eclipse, the
date 8-8-08, or a full Moon, for example are
regularly, erroneously labeled “good” or “bad,”
or “lucky” or “unlucky,” but any single universal
vibration or indicator, even the most notorious,
relates to any given person in a unique way, in
various amounts of reward or challenge. It’s
necessary to find out what any given indicator
means to you personally and avoid making
generalizations that serve only to tarnish the
reputation of the sciences.

Universal vibrations such as Saturn in Virgo,
Mars Retrograde, “6-6-06,” Leo Moon, Universal
Year, etc. often get more attention, but the
personal vibrations, such as Mercury Retrograde
transiting a natal 7th house Mercury (Mercury
return), Personal 19-year cycle, Saturn transiting
a natal 10th, Personal 7-year cycle, etc. are more
important and relevant.

Yes, the universal energy is important, but how
it harmonizes with your natal charts prevails. For
example, even though there might be a higher than
usual probability of a single universal indicator,
such as Mars retrograde symbolizing an ill-fated
auto purchase, or a full Moon and Lunar eclipse
combination being symbolic of a botched surgical
procedure, even the worst of the universal
indicators may not apply to you personally or
symbolically make any impact whatsoever.

Please don’t give universal indicators, such as
transiting Mars conjunct transiting Venus, a grand
cross, Star of David formation, etc., more importance
than they deserve or you’ll risk sounding like the
cosmic foo-foo, New Age folks who unintentionally
give metaphysics a bad name (anyone remember the
“Harmonic Convergence” several years back?).

A Solar eclipse at 9 degrees Leo (with supporting
indicators) could represent deep challenges for
person A, but signify great rewards for person B.
Or, an 8 vibration (e.g., medium-term or long-term,
or even a short-term cycle, with corroborating
considerations) can be a breeze for person A, but
be rough for person B.

It’s also key to remember that the energy of
any single indicator, such as Sun in hard aspect
to Mars, malefic Arabic part conjunct Ascendant,
Saturn transit, a long-term numerological cycle
such as a 36-year cycle, or any of the other 500+
considerations, is either supported or wiped out
by the energy of the others. In other words,
there is no “this (one single consideration)
means that (a specific life circumstance or
event)” if you value accuracy in numerology,
astrology, handwriting analysis, or any other
form of personality analysis or prediction.

Universal considerations in numerology and
astrology can be compared to the weather.
Everyone experiences a snow or rain storm
differently; some have great troubles because of
it, some enjoy the changes and beauty it brings
and for some it’s not even noticed; it’s a non-
event.

While it’s true that universal indicators have
more potency than personal, personal indicators
have more relevancy to you, so you’ll benefit by
paying attention to both.

Author's Bio: 

Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980s. They are experts in the fields of prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, and are natural psychics and mediums. Get their free report: 13 Spiritual and New Age Myths and 11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Psychic. www.mystictwins.com www.holisticmakeover.com www.scottpetullo.com