Well put Indigoocean. As you say, astrology is based on simple correlation observation over millennia. And yes all the archetypes have a spectrum of possible expression based on our choices. One of the great benefits of astrology is that it can help us be more aware and conscious of our patterns’ so we can actually make more conscious choices. The great psychologist Karl Jung said astrology worked based on the principle of synchronicity; the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection. This means that the planets don’t necessarily have to physically cause anything, but rather, if we believe in the idea that we all apart of the ONE source and just myriad expressions of that singular consciousness, then everything is an expression of that truth. To me this means that any expression of life has symbolic meaning and if we pay close enough attention, correlate and observe over time, then we can find meaning and useful patterns.