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Astrology: Boon or Bane

By on August 22, 2016
Illuminated to Illuminate

By Arjoyita Roy

Entangled into the shackles of red-hat, & blinded by customary one nurtures age-old
customs, and surprisingly lends an ear to Astrology even in the dawn of 21st
century. Astrologers can let one time travel, take one ahead of one’s time and take a
sneak-peak into one’s future, decode the past and assist one to get better at one’s
current endeavours to ascend the ladders of success.

Even today in the backdrop of technological assessments mortality relies on the
timeworn proficiency of Astrometry, which in turn muddles with the harmony of the
two generations. While the anterior origination subjects itself to the uncritical
acceptance of horoscope, the posterior origination has a bone to pick regarding the
matter. The perpetual difference of opinion takes a heavy toll on serenity. Humanity
turns down backbreaking work and relies on the second sight of stargazers. One
confines oneself to the periphery of Astrology in matters concerning Birth,
Matrimony, Career, Finance, Health and even Death is not spared from the clutches
of Astrometry.

Astrology upholds the thick and thin of one’s life. Forecasters are proficient at
suggesting remedies for fixing one’s Fate in the nick of time. Humanity resorts to all
kind of herb and hybrid ranging from idol worship, fast, charity, feeding the feral,
tying amulet, wearing finger rings embedded in precious stones in the name of the
divine will to ward off the evil from casting its dark shadow.

Even choice making concerning Matrimony is limited to the guidelines of astrology,
where the will of the individual does not count but the nod the nod of approval from
the Astrologer is awarded supremacy. One is caught between choice making and
culture; the prospective bride and groom are left to the mercy of society and its
harbingers. In a Nation, that covers a wide spectrum and gives refuge to diverse
linguistic and cultural practice. Matrimony remains an apple of discord as one is
compelled to tie the knot with another counterpart of the same religion and caste
and astrology further complicates the process to put forth limits regarding choice
making. Profession too has to abide by the protocols of Astrology. Astrometry
according to Astrologers alone is bestowed with the capability to trace down one’s
capability; Astrologers do not refrain from suggesting one what to do and what not
to. Stargazing at the one hand compels one to put in moil and relish the delicacies
of life on the other hand it incongruously pressurises some to feel low at ebb.
Does Astrology possess the competency to defeat the efficacy of fate? Being dutiful
to the decorum of Astrometry does not warrant one’s well-being. Offering food to a
Black Dog on Saturday does not do away with Satan’s gaze. Just a dip into the holy
waters without repentant does not wash away sins. Offering oblations in the Temple
does not help either.

False prophecies abhor people from leading a life of peace. Had astrology
possessed the magic of mending ones’ fortune would one have to put up with
adversity? In the contemporary era of globalisation where scientific progress looms
large people candidly fall prey to false prophecy with social sanction and wait for
the will of none other than the most valued Magician; the guide to time travel THE
ASTROLOGER.

 

11050138_1635196766702626_8918081521363379252_nArjoyita Roy is a 2016 graduate in English Honors (B.A.) from Bethune College. She is a free spirited woman and wants people to stop fighting shy the burning social issues in the name of culture and help woman to come out of the nutshell and stop being ever-enduring and subservient to masculine caprice. Besides, she has an interest in proofreading, love listening to music and practice photo editing.

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