As a visually impaired astrologer, one of the biggest challenges I face is accessibility in the field. Not only do I have to wade through classic sources that are unreadable to me- most commonly because audiobook versions of printed texts don’t exist or because online PDF’s are incompatible with screen readers- but also because the majority of instructional material for cultivating a practice assumes the reader is an able-bodied astrologer.
This is to be expected. Most things in life assume an able-bodied participant after all. And in a subject as visual as astrology, everyone assumes that you’re able to see.
An area I’ve felt unable to incorporate into my astrological practice is planetary ritual. I’ve found very few accessible sources that discuss astrological magic, planetary charity, and the like in an in-depth way. But you know what? I’m tired of not having these things as part of my practice. So in true Mars in the 1st fashion, I guess I’m just going to figure it out and document my explorations in my blog as I go!
Is there a way to engage with ritual in a way that prioritizes the senses of touch, taste, smell, and/or hearing? Sure, there is! Do I have a detailed guideline on how to cultivate such a practice? I sure don’t! But that’ll be the fun of it, eh!
I’m inviting you on my journey as I figure out my own accessible way to engage with ritual. Experimentation and trial & error are guaranteed. And certainly, I’ll learn more about myself and my practice along the way.
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