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Predictions and free will in astrology

  • Writer: Janeta Slavova
    Janeta Slavova
  • Jan 6, 2025
  • 5 min read

Updated: Aug 27, 2025


The subject of this article relates to some specifics associated with predictive astrology that are good to know. We have tried to create an insightful guide that provides a balanced perspective on the role of astrology in understanding and navigating life's challenges and opportunities.


Perhaps you have found yourself at a crossroads about a decision you need to make, or you have been in a situation where you have a strong desire to know the outcome of a particular situation fraught with unknowns, or you simply want to put an end to your worries about an issue. Many of us have been in such a situation and would like to use the services of someone who can provide such help.

If you have decided that other options such as fortune tellers, tarot readings, coffee and so on are not your thing and you have confidently turned to an astrologer, there are some very important details to keep in mind. Of course, your astrologer will do his best to give you his prediction of the most likely development of your future.


There are however a number of things that you need to be aware of and fully understand regarding any prediction. What does this mean?


Any prediction that can be derived from your birth horoscope is based on three basic things:

First. Your predispositions and abilities, the hidden potential you have, whether you are aware of it or not. Your astrologer will take this into account, assess it and certainly base his or her predictions on this data.

Second. You should know that there are external factors which he will analyse by appropriate methods before reaching his conclusion. These external factors symbolise influences and events that are not under your control, but are a consequence of the dynamics of astrological objects in the current period, or of the development over time of your own birth chart and its indicators.

Third. The preparedness of the astrologer. This is not only about the astrological knowledge he possesses, but also about a number of qualities he has developed during his practice, including good intuition, the ability to penetrate into the "invisible behind the visible", to tune into the essence of a particular subject in order to achieve the best prognostic result.

These three main factors can be said to underlie the astrologer's analysis.


From here on, however, other factors come into play for the realization of the intended future event that are entirely related to you and are of great importance.

First of all, I mean that many people have what is called a fatalistic attitude towards fate. This generally means that they are convinced that everything in their lives is predestined. This kind of attitude leads to a kind of passivity, resignation and often an inability to realize ideas and dreams.

If you have such an attitude, it is good to know that the free will of every human being is an original universal principle. It is guaranteed by the universe for each individual to make their choices and create their life. Everyone has the right to make the choices they feel are right, according to their own value system, and to be responsible for them.

It can be said that one's destiny and free will together determine one's future. The percentage of possibilities that your free will can realize is about 20% of the total percentage of everything that will happen to you.

On the other hand, an additional important factor in the occurrence of a particular future outcome is, of course, the activity of the person. You may hear a wonderful prediction that sounds like your dream coming true, but unless you take real steps towards its realization, you are unlikely to experience it in practice.


Of course, it is possible that the prediction you are given does not correspond at all to your expectations, dreams and ideas about the situation, the development of a problem, etc. This may be due to an underestimation of your own abilities, or to your inability to see beyond any illusions you may have about a particular issue. This may be due to an underestimation of your own abilities or your inability to see beyond any illusions you may have about a particular issue. Anything is possible and it can happen to anyone because we are first and foremost human beings with our human flaws.

In any case, the astrologer can do whatever is necessary to make things easier for you. He can point out the need to develop certain qualities or work on limiting those that cause you difficulties, or he can give you guidance on activities that are suitable for you and that you could easily indulge in if you put in the necessary effort. The analysis of your birth horoscope offers incredible opportunities to realize all this and to get to know yourself. At the same time, it is up to you how you use this knowledge.

As you can see, looking at your horoscope and a predictive astrological analysis can have different effects on you, depending on how well you manage to integrate the information you receive in the most beneficial way for you.


You should always bear in mind that any prediction is the result of a whole complex of factors existing at the time it is made, and represents the most probable result of the combined action of all of them, right here and now, at the time it is made.

Know that the practical realization of the predicted event can be influenced by anything, including your own activity and skill, and the degree of application of your personality's free will.

As with everything else you do in your life, use awareness and responsibility to get the most out of your appointment with the astrologer. Remember that we create our own lives.


I hope all your plans and dreams come true and I can't help but write... be careful what you wish for!

Key Takeaways:

Predictions rely on three main components:

  • Personal Potential: Your inherent abilities and qualities, realized or latent, which are interpreted by the astrologer.

  • External Factors: Influences beyond your control, shaped by planetary dynamics and your birth chart’s evolution.

  • Astrologer’s Readiness: The practitioner’s skills, intuition, and experience.


Free Will and Active Participation:

The idea that free will constitutes about 20% of what shapes your future is a profound reminder of our personal power.

Passivity or fatalism undermines this potential. Taking real, deliberate actions is crucial to turning predictions into reality.


Role of Self-Awareness:

Astrology offers a mirror to better understand yourself, highlighting both strengths and limitations.

The quality of the outcome depends on how well you integrate this awareness into your actions.


Practical vs. Idealistic Outcomes:

Predictions may not always align with expectations, as they reflect a realistic synthesis of various factors.

Self-deception or inflated expectations can lead to misunderstandings, which the astrologer might help clarify.


The Role of Responsibility:

Mindfulness, personal accountability, and active engagement with life’s circumstances amplify the value of an astrological reading.




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