When (and why) did you first get into astrology?

I am the youngest in a large family, and during my childhood I never felt like I really fit in with my parents and siblings. I was always a bit of an outsider in my family and I struggled with that. When I was in third grade, my Leo brother, who loved astronomy, told me about the constellations and signs of the Zodiac and I did my science project on it (and got an A, w00t!). At that time I learned I was a Scorpio ... and once I read about the characteristics of Scorpios, I finally felt like I had an answer. I felt that my "different" personality was finally explained and it wasnt because i was weird or wrong, it was because I was the only Scorpio (and indeed the only water sign) in my entire family. Knowing that was a huge relief, and helped me to accept who I was and not try so hard to become someone I wasn't.

How bout you?

Since I was a baby😄 My mother studies astrology.

Posted by MzSagittarius
That's pretty awesome. I don't think I'm gonna tell my kids about astrology, being as its an occult study and all. I can wait to see what I birth out, though. Hmm, a wittle firecracker Aries? Or a subdued Taurus? Maybe a Mommy Lovin Cancer.... Hmm, as long as their a boy...

What if I have a Sag, that'd be pretty wicked... He'd be the shit too!

(Oh my goodness, I'm talking to myself........ o_0)

Yes you are, embrace it😄

Mental note if you have a Pisces baby - we absorb and imitate EVERYTHING, including emotions and energy. Be very scared if you have a fishie baby haha

I envy people whose parents were hip to astrology, I'm sure mine barely even knew what their sun signs were. At least I had the older brother who clued me in.

My old boss lady back when i was in my 20's. She told me all about it.
I was intrigued when the stuff she gave me to read was proving itself to be right.

Too bad i didnt show enough interest at the time, had i learned more, perhaps I dont stumble the way i did and my passion woudlnt have gotten me in so much trouble that Ive lived the rest of my life keeping that passion contained.

Anyhow, thanks Elizabeth Eakins, you fucking millionaire.

I always knew I was a Cap, never really explored it though, but I did know it explained my hard hardheadedness and the reason my Cap daughter and I butted heads all the time while she was growing up. I didn't really get more deeply into it until I met a crazed Pisces back in 2009 and (like many) found DXP. Now, I'm the go to amongst my friends for all things astrology.

(OH SHIT! I've been here longer than TOC)

Always have been interested and then found out it was in my chart... aside from a few other paranormal/spiritual aspects.