The Ego, The Soul & The Higher Self
- Jamie Simmons
- Dec 21, 2025
- 4 min read
Tropical Astrology: The "Seasonal" View
This is who I think I am and how I act
What it is: This is the astrology you likely know (Sun Signs, daily horoscopes). It is the standard Western system.
The Anchor: It is anchored to the Seasons (the relationship between the Earth and the Sun).
How it works: We say "Aries begins" exactly at the moment of the Spring Equinox. It doesn't matter if the actual stars of the Aries constellation are there or not; we are measuring the season of Aries (rebirth, starting fresh).
The Meaning: This chart represents your Earthly Personality and your Ego.3 It describes who you are in this lifetime, how you interact with others, and your psychological makeup.
My Tropical Birth Chart - Ego View
The Avatar: The Ego, The Personality, The Current Lifetime
The Vibe: This is the story of the character you are playing in the movie of your life right now. It describes your psychological wiring and how you interact with the modern world.
"In this lifetime, I have chosen to walk the path of The Caregiver, The Nurturer, The Healer . This is my engine; it is how I shine and find vitality. I express this energy most intensely in the area of Career, which is where I feel most 'seen.'However, my emotional heart—my instinctual reactions and what I need to feel safe—is colored by The Servant, The Perfectionist, The Analyzer. When I am at home or vulnerable, this is who I become. This emotional story plays out in the arena of Spirituality, influencing my private life deeply.To the outside world, I wear the mask of The Servant, The Perfectionist, The Analyzer. This is the first impression I give and the lens through which I view reality. It is the vehicle I drive through life, steering me toward experiences related to Healing and Service."
Sidereal Astrology: The "Starry" View
This is the raw material and history I am made of
What it is: This is the system used primarily in Vedic (Indian) astrology.
The Anchor: It is anchored to the Fixed Stars (the actual constellations in the sky).
How it works: The Earth "wobbles" on its axis like a spinning top (a process called precession). Because of this, the backdrop of stars slowly shifts over centuries. Sidereal astrology accounts for this shift. If you look through a telescope, the Sidereal chart matches what you actually see in the sky. It is usually about 24 degrees "behind" the Tropical chart.
The Meaning: This chart represents your Soul and your Karma. It often speaks to a deeper, more destined part of you—who you are when you strip away the social conditioning of your current life.
The Ancestor: The Soul, Karma, The Ancient Self
The Vibe: This is the story of your spirit before social conditioning. It feels like an old, familiar sweater. It describes the raw materials you brought with you from the past.
"Strip away my modern conditioning, and my ancient spirit is actually a student, storyteller, journalist. This is my true, unvarnished nature—the bedrock of my spirit that remains consistent across time.My soul carries karmic memories and deep-seated emotional habits of the creative, the performer, the confident. This is the 'background hum' of my mind, a quiet wisdom (or struggle) that I have known for eons. It manifests quietly in the realm of the self, the starter, the body, the leader, asking me to resolve old patterns there.While I may present a certain way to the modern world, my physical vessel and true destiny align with the energy of the creative, the performer, the confident. This suggests that my actual path in this reality is grounded in the concrete facts of the self, the starter, the leader, the body matters."
Draconic Astrology: The "Soul" View
This is the secret mission I am trying to accomplish
What it is: This is a less common, spiritual branch of astrology often called "The Dragon's Head."
The Anchor: It is anchored to the Moon (Specifically the North Node of the Moon).
How it works: We take your North Node (a point representing destiny) and reset the chart so that the North Node is always at 0° Aries. It essentially spins your whole chart to align with your spiritual destiny.
The Meaning: This chart represents your Higher Self or Unconscious Motivations. It describes the "why" behind your life—the spiritual agreements you made before you were born and your deepest, often hidden, emotional currents.
The Guide The Higher Self, Spiritual Contract, Unconscious Motivation
The Vibe: This is the story of why you are here. It represents the "Soul Contract" you signed before birth. You might not always realize you are doing this, but these are the invisible strings pulling you forward.
"Beneath my ego and my history, my Higher Self is driving me toward the ultimate purpose of becoming a The Mystic, The Dreamer, The Poet. I may not always show this, but this is the fuel in my spiritual tank. My soul is secretly trying to master the lessons of the public view, career, external.My deepest, most unconscious emotional craving—the thing that truly nourishes my spirit—is the energy of the The Silent One, The Buddha, The Earth Spirit. If I ignore this, I feel spiritually starving. I find this hidden nourishment in the area of Spirituality.Ultimately, my spiritual identity—the 'angel' on my shoulder—views the world through the eyes of The Silent One, The Buddha, The Earth Spirit. My highest calling requires me to embody this energy to fulfill the promise I made to the universe before I took my first breath."
The "House" Analogy: Imagine your life is a House:
Tropical Astrology is the Architecture & Decor: It’s the style of the house, how the rooms are painted, and how you live in it day-to-day. (e.g., "I am a chatty, intellectual Gemini.")
Sidereal Astrology is the Land: It represents the actual ground the house sits on—the soil, the bedrock, and the geography. It is ancient and unchanging. (e.g., "Beneath my chatty exterior, my soul is a grounded, steady Taurus.")
Draconic Astrology is the Foundation: It is the hidden concrete slab and piping underneath everything. You don't see it, but it supports the whole structure. (e.g., "My spiritual purpose is actually to be a brave leader (Aries), which supports my Gemini personality.")
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