Very simply, it is the melding of the works that Jung did, with Astrological and Mythological archetypes. First we can look at the Mythological story behind the planet. As you may know, each planet is named after a character in myth. Myth is not simply a fairy story, but was originally written to show the gods as embodiments of human psychological characteristics. This was done so that the peoples of the times would see themselves in their gods, but today, even though many no longer believe in these gods, they still hold the purpose of teaching us lessons about ourselves.
Lets take Mars for an example. Mars was the god of war, corresponding to Ares in other myth. In our chart, the planet Mars shows where we are aggressive. In some types of Astrology, Mars is not seen as a good influence, because it obviously rules anger as well.
From a Jungian Standpoint, however, Mars is neither good NOR bad. It all depends on how one uses their Mars placement. If we never had assertion, we'd never have a job, never call someone on the phone, never get things done. If we use too much assertion, we will push people away from us...so in Jungian Astrology, we look for the best way for the person getting the reading to use their Mars in a healthy way. This way, I am not just throwing people a few keywords and saying "you are like this...". Rather, I can say, "You may have a tendancy to go overboard on these issues, and this is the best way to release this energy so to get that under control". It is all about counseling, and helping people!
This is why I say the kind of Astrology I do is near 100% acurate. It is not about telling fortunes, or anything of that nature. It is about getting into the cycle of the person's life, helping end the bad patterns, and heal the wounds. It is an ongoing process of evolution!
Whether it is just a self-exploration, or a life crisis, this is the type of Astrology I practice to help, and always recommend to those just learning!
