You have to understand that astrology has been influencing others for centuries. It has also formed a lot of what we know as history. You will want to take inconsideration that this form of knowledge has been used as long as Christianity. You will be able to take conform in knowing that it has survived many years of research and development to stand as a good self-help tool. Even if you are a Christian, you will be able to use certain aspects of astrology to help guide you to inner peace and happiness. You will need to continue to use astrology as a way to be influenced in your decisions on a daily basis.
First, you will need to get to know the art of astrology. You will need to research and study the basics so that you understand where the readings are coming from and so you can give the tool power. Keep in mind that nothing really works unless you are able to believe and accept it, hence, giving it power over your life. You will need to keep in mind that there are signs that you will need to follow in order to use astrology. Another thing to keep in mind is that you need to allow yourself to be open-minded to your experiences with astrology. This way you can accept the wisdom that the universe is trying to give you, but also so that you can tell the difference between positive and negative energy. It is very important that you open yourself up to the universe so that you can prepare yourself for the best and worst case scenario. With the enlightenment of astrology you will be able to allow it to influence you to make the best decision possible.
As for the ways that you can use astrology, you will probably find the easiest way is to read your horoscope. Keep in mind that the newspapers may not have legit readers making the horoscope column up, so you will want to make friends with a person who can read astrology and take their word for it, because it will probably be closer to the true interpretation than if you were to simply read the newspaper.
As for the areas of life that you can use astrology, you will find that you can use it for any and all areas of your life. You will need to keep in mind that there are many ways for you to be able to get your astrology messages, but you will need to think about areas like friendships, lovers, family relationships, and even your personal connection with yourself. You will need to think about some of the current changes that have been happening and also try to pay attention to the cosmic changes in astrology, so that you can put two and two together, and perhaps predict history repeating.
Keep in mind that there are going to be a lot of messages and a lot of changes that you will need to focus on in order to find yourself. You will notice that your main goal to using astrology in your life should be self development. You will also want to keep in mind that there are ways for you to mix the messages from astrology with your spiritual religion.
You don't want to take astrology and compromise your current beliefs, but combine them so that you don't feel that you are losing your relationship with God. Keep in mind that you will need to sort through the message and also what you are feeling is good advice. Sometimes you will make choices against what your astrologer tells you and it works out for the best in the end, and some times it will end in disaster. You have to figure out what is best for you.