I have been a student of astrology since the 1970s. Through reading astrological books, and articles, and consulting with 'real' astrologers I have understood more about what makes me tick, and why I tend to act and respond certain ways. Astrology has also helped me to understand why certain situations continue to happen to me, and why I continue to attract certain kinds of people in my life {and why certain kinds of people are attracted to me}.

For those who say that astrology is nonsense, I say that you are entitled to your opinion. Astrology is not a religion for me, or a science. For me astrology doesn't have to make rational sense, though it may make more sense than I know. I don't need to know why astrology works for me. Astrology works for me because it works.

Given my interest in astrology, it was only a matter of time that I would seek out information on the astrological meaning of Hurricane Katrina, and its aftermath in New Orleans and the US Gulf States.

This thread provides an opportunity to share thoughts, theories, and information on the astrological, karmic, and spiritual meanings of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

This thread also provides an opportunity to share any coincidences that you or others have noted between Hurricane Katrina and other catastrophies or historical events.

Given some people's views on astrology and karma, I feel compelled to say that this thread is absolutely NOT an attempt to trivilize this horrendous disaster.

I mean no disrespect whatsoever to anyone who has died or suffered loss as a result of this tragedy.

If others post on this thread, I hope that they also mean no disrespect to victims of this catastrophy.

I also feel compelled to say that this thread is not an attempt to broaden the scope of the "blame game" or minimize the responsibility of people who should be held accountable for actions taken and actions not taken.

Having made these introductory remarks, I'll start the ball rolling in my next post, and invite others to join me in this conversation.

Thank you.

Ms. Azizi