Exoteric and even Esoteric astrology, as well as other analytical methods (Jyotish, human design, tarot, etc.), provide an interpretation of reality rather than a direct and fresh contact with it.
However, many students and even adepts are yet unable to sustain (and maintain) a direct perception of reality. They still require symbolism and other mental representations to conceive reality instead of experiencing it directly.
For those who cannot yet live without the analytical capacities of awareness, this introduction to Esoteric astrology might be of interest:
