It’s a great honor to participate in this prestigious event ” Philosophy:Beyond”, organized by the Philosophical Association of the Philippines. I think that this is the first time that a Filipino astrologer will address a body of philosophers, philosophy professors, and students.
I did not hesitate to say “Yes” when I was invited to be one of the speakers for I love philosophy as much as I love astrology. My topic is about fate and how astrology can help philosophers take a closer look at how fate manifests in our lives. Astrology is one of the few systematic bodies of knowledge that deals with fate. I believe astrologers have a lot to offer regarding philosophical concepts such as determinism and free will.
What many people do not know is the interconnection between them. Several ancient philosophers, not just one, knew or even practiced astrology. Astrologers were also instrumental in the transmission and preservation of ancient philosophies.
Astrology is very much intertwined with philosophy. In fact, historians of astrology assert that astrology, as a systematic body of knowledge, was developed by Hellenistic astrologer-philosophers.