Xeno
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Inherent rhythms: the foundation of human existence
In order to truly comprehend the influence of cosmic cycles, our starting point must be an understanding of how we, as human beings, perceive them. It is akin to reading a map when one understands the language in which it is written. And this "language" of our perception already possesses inherent natural and biological cycles, forming the foundation upon which we perceive reality. By examining these cycles—circadian, annual, and lunar—we not only gain a deeper understanding of ourselves but also acquire a key to understanding precisely how the influence of cosmic cycles can manifest in our lives.
Astrologer:
Agreed, the human being is always the focus.
Skeptic:
And what about the human being interests us?
Author:
To understand the influence, we need a model. Let's define the key components of human life.
Our existence is defined by fundamental time cycles laid down by nature:
Circadian rhythm
The Earth's rotation around its axis - creates the day and night cycle, establishing our 24-hour circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep, wakefulness, and various physiological processes.
Annual cycle
The Earth's rotation around the Sun - leads to the change of seasons, forming the annual cycle, which affects our activities, agriculture, and even psychology.
Lunar cycle
A cycle lasting 29.5 days, especially noticeable in the female menstrual cycle, has long been associated with fertility, emotions, and the ebb and flow of energy.
The four-phase cycle of life
Human life, like all phenomena in the Universe, unfolds within linear time. We observe that everything has a beginning and an end, and every process can be divided into four phases:
Emergence/Birth
The initial spark, the beginning of a new cycle.
Development/Growth
A period of nourishment, learning, and expansion.
Activity/Maturity
The peak of the cycle, characterized by action, productivity, and interaction with the world.
Decline/Death
The end of the cycle, a time for reflection, completion, and cessation.
This four-phase cycle can be represented as a circle divided into four quadrants, each representing a specific phase of existence.
Personal and social: two halves of a whole
Human development can be further divided into two spheres: personal and social. Initially, people focus on personal growth, developing their skills, identity, and understanding of the world. Then they enter the social sphere, interacting with others, forming relationships, and contributing to society.
This can be more clearly represented as, The process of human development in the metaphor of a Seed and the Sun. First, the seed germinates underground, hidden from the Sun, which represents the internal, personal phase of growth. As it develops, it breaks through to the surface, reaching for the Sun, symbolizing the transition to the external, social sphere.
This metaphor divides the sphere of existence into two hemispheres: the lower, associated with internal, personal processes, and the upper, associated with external, social interactions. This division is reflected in astrology, where the lower hemisphere of the chart is associated with the self, home, and personal life, while the upper hemisphere represents the public sphere, career, and social status (see picture below).
We should not forget the biological imperative – the drive to reproduce, which naturally pushes us to interact with society to find a partner and start a family. This once again emphasizes the inextricable link between the personal and social spheres.
Life path model: from birth to social recognition

Let's note right away that a person cannot be described by one model. There are many of them at different levels. Let's build a common model that is familiar to classical astrology. The basis will be the following sequence diagram.
Lower hemisphere, personal.
- Birth: The first cry, the first breath – the beginning of an individual path.
- Growth and survival: Consuming the resources necessary for physical/intellectual development.
- Cognition of the world: Interaction with the immediate environment, collecting information through the senses.
- Creating one's own space: Striving for comfort and security, forming a personal identity.
- Creative self-realization: Manifestation of individuality, often associated with procreation.
- Completion of the cycle: Caring for offspring, waning of vital forces.
7. Integration into society: The first experience of interaction with a wider circle of people.
8. Social resources: Obtaining benefits and opportunities through public structures.
9. Collective intelligence: Exchange of knowledge, participation in group activities.
10. Social status: Occupying a certain place in society, career.
11. Contribution to the common cause: Realization of creative potential in a social context.
12. Legacy: Striving to leave a mark in history, caring for future generations.
Author:
Thus, taking into account these interconnected cycles and layers — biological, personal, social, and symbolic — we can construct a complex model of a human being. This model serves as the basis for understanding how cosmic rhythms, expressed through planetary cycles, manifest in our lives.
Astrologer:
A little unusual. But it seems we are talking about the same thing, only in different words!
Skeptic:
Something like cosmobiology + philosophy
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