About Esperanza

My fascination with astrology started a long time ago, I have been studying it for over 15 years and continue to do so, there is always some interesting side of it that continue making stride to be up to the latest. Early on astrology caught my interest, as did horoscopes. I started doing it for fun, then later realized I had an uncanny "knack" for this science. I worked and studied at it, pouring over many books, then later along with some of the best in the field, since then I have discover in the internet a way to share my knowledge with the world.

Natal astrology is said to predict a persons general character and destiny based upon the position of the planets at the exact time and location of birth. The oldest surviving horoscope is Babylonian circa. 410 BC along with another one found in Uruk, Chaldea. (Now known as Iraq) This is dated to 263 BC. 

 Astrology is the ancient system of divination which uses the position of planets, the moon and stars. Astrology believes that the celestial bodies exert forces that influence people and events, which as the stars and planets move, can alter daily. About 3000 BC it is believed that Astrology was developed by the Chaldeans who observed the heavens from Ziggurats (A type of tower). It is also believed the Babylonians also practiced astrology. 

Scholastics disagree if the Chaldeans or the Babylonians actually formalized the Zodiac. As most people are aware the Zodiac consists of a band of 12 constellations. The word "Zodiac" was coined later by the Greeks and translates as the "Circus of Animals." The ancient Chinese circa 2000 BC also practiced astrology along with ancient Indians, Maya, Egyptians and Tibetans who used various forms of astrology. Approximately 600 BC - 500 BC the ancient Greeks used Chaldean astrology making it available to the masses. Pythagoras, Plato and Aristotle were some of the great thinkers who accepted the influence of the stars. The Greeks believed that by knowing the future certain actions could be taken although this did not guarantee success. The Romans then took astrology from Greek slaves circa. 250 BC - 244 BC but by 139 BC Cornelius Hispallus drove many fortune tellers away as a lot of them were fraudulent. Agustus was the first Emperor of Rome that became a believer in Astrology. The most important historical Western astrology book was written circa. AD 140-200 by Ptolemy, Greco-Egyptian astronomer. He wrote four books on the influence of the stars known as "Tetrabiblios" which is the foundation which astrology still rests. In 333 AD Emperor Constantine, who was a Christian convert, condemned astrology as a "demonic" practice. By the 12th Century Arab astrology entered back into the West through Spanish kabbalists. In the Renaissance period most of the scientists, philosophers, astronomers and physicians studied and accepted astrology. It was taught in Universities and was at this time even tolerated by the church. But by the 17th Century astrology was put back in the category of superstition and the occult but since then has never fallen out of public favor. 

At a major road block point in my life, I found myself searching for something that would allow me to be close to the creator and to lead a more meaningful life and make a difference in the world. Then comes Kabbalah trough study, discussions, meditation, astrology, drawing of the tree and experiential exercises I was looking  at ways to uncover purpose, develop a focus and direction, and feel more fulfilled. I have been studying it already for 5 years with several teachers, but my search and studies took me to England and had the pleasure to study and attend a Kabbalistic Summer School under Z'ev Ben Halevi, this past summer. This line of Kabbalah follows the Toledano Tradition dating back to medieval Spain where the three branches of the Abrahamic revelation met in a civilized cosmopolitan atmosphere, not unlike our own epoch. Here the Kabbalah brought together an esoteric fusion of religion and philosophy. In our time we relate its ancient theories and practices to contemporary psychology, science and art. The hallmark of the Toledo line is Jacob's Ladder, a metaphysical scheme of four interlocking worlds that originate in the primordial Tree of Life mandala of Kabbalah. This diagram composed of Divine principles, paths and triads is the key to comprehending the plan of Existence and our part in it. The Society has groups on all five continents and periodically holds conferences and workshops in different countries. The Principal Tutor is Warren Kenton, whose books are written under his Hebrew name Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi. These fourteen volumes. which have been translated into almost as many languages, are the basis of the Toledano version of the Teaching.

The Tree of Life is a system which can be of tremendous importance in helping us to avoid dispersing our spiritual activity. If you work with this Tree for years, if you study it and savor its fruits, you will be introducing the balance and harmony of Cosmic Life into your own lives. 

The Tree of Life is a map offering pathways to spiritual enlightenment, purpose, and fulfillment that can be transformative on many levels.  Kabbalah discusses the interconnectedness of God and everything in the cosmos, from the soul’s journey and destiny, to love and service. More than a technique within the world of astrology, kabbalistic astrology looks at a human being in his/her relationship to the universe from a highly spiritual point of view.

What fascinates me about kabbalistic Astrology is that I can use this life tool to create a successful course of action based on maximizing strengths and overcoming challenges. It is an evolving system used to clarify your identity and needs. Is a tool for self discovery, which can lead to personal change, using our life cycles, and the reports that I have can help you achieve your full potential in life, all reports have an chart wheel with all planets inside in each of the twelve houses representing different areas of your life and roles and relationships, providing information about planetary influences going on based on your personal information. Planets do not predict the outcome of a situation, it is up to people and the choices they make.

"Within astrology it is believed that the sun and the place it occupies in the constellation indicates the overall personality traits of each individual".