Even before the development of a common written language in Tibet, there existed many stories about the stars, lunar mansions, and the world around us that were passed down through generations. In "Connecting the Dots," now in #Spiral, astrologer Tsering Choezom shares how the field of Tibetan astro-science helps people navigate birth, life, death, and beyond. One outcome of practice in this field is the Tibetan almanac. Though originally developed for practical usage by those living nomadic and farming lifestyles, it has undergone many evolutions, and is now presented as a tool to understand the world around us more holistically. In Tibetan astro-science, the almanac reflects the interconnectedness between the external world and the internal, both on macroscopic and microscopic levels. In the language of Kalachakra, it is stated, “As is the outside, so is the body. As is the body, so is the other.” Read the full article and explore the elements of the Protective Astrological C...