How Astrology and Childhood Trauma Shape Our Patterns—but Not Our Fate

I used to be a very scientific person, deeply skeptical of concepts like astrology. I believed we weren’t significant enough in the grand scheme of things for celestial bodies to have any real impact on us. Why would planets and stars, hundreds of millions of miles away, care about what happens in our lives? I thought we were small players in the vast universe, so the idea of astrology influencing our personalities seemed far-fetched.

But one day, I decided to give astrology a try. Maybe it was curiosity, or maybe I was searching for answers I hadn’t found elsewhere. I started listening to astrology discussions and reading more about it, and gradually, my perspective shifted.

Here’s what I realized: maybe the planets aren’t just lifeless balls of matter. Perhaps they represent forms of energy—or even “balls of consciousness”—each carrying a unique vibration. These energies, combined at the moment of our birth, influence our personalities and set the stage for our lives. However, they don’t dictate the exact trajectory of our lives. Instead, they plant the seeds for potential—offering a framework for how our personalities and experiences might unfold.

This realization reminded me of how unresolved childhood trauma works. Both astrology and childhood trauma create a certain level of predisposition. They can set the tone for patterns and dynamics in our lives, especially if we remain unconscious of ourselves. If we don’t examine the subconscious programming left by trauma—or the tendencies outlined by our astrological chart—we may live a predictable life, repeating the same cycles.

For example, unresolved trauma often manifests in recurring patterns, such as unhealthy relationships, self-sabotage, or difficulty setting boundaries. Similarly, astrology highlights tendencies we might naturally lean toward—like a propensity for introspection or a need for connection. Both trauma and astrology offer maps to our inner workings. The key difference lies in our awareness: if we choose to become conscious of these influences, we gain the power to break free from those patterns.

I’ve come to see astrology not as a tool to predict every detail of our lives but as a symbolic language—a guide to understanding the foundation we’re starting from. Like trauma, it doesn’t take away our free will. Instead, it invites us to become more self-aware. The more conscious we are of these influences, the more we can take an active role in shaping our lives.

Of course, I know not everyone will resonate with this perspective. Astrology is often criticized for lacking scientific evidence, and for a long time, I shared that skepticism. What changed for me was seeing astrology as a way to reflect on myself rather than a rigid system of prediction. It’s less about planets controlling our lives and more about how their symbolic energy can mirror the dynamics within us.

If we fail to address unresolved childhood trauma, we risk living out those same unconscious patterns. Similarly, if we dismiss the insights astrology offers, we miss an opportunity for self-reflection. In both cases, awareness is the key to transformation.

Ultimately, both astrology and trauma invite us to ask deeper questions: What drives our behaviors? What patterns keep repeating in our lives? How can we consciously create a different path? These questions remind us that while the seeds of our personality may be planted early on—whether by celestial energy or life experience—we have the power to nurture those seeds in a way that aligns with our true selves.

So, no, I don’t think astrology can predict every step of your life. But I do believe it can provide a map. And like any map, it’s up to you to decide the destination.