What a Software Engineer Learns About Life After Studying Astrology

 

 For nearly two decades, my world revolved around logic, systems, deadlines, and outcomes.
As a software engineer, I was trained to think in terms of cause and effect — if something fails, debug it; if something succeeds, replicate it.

Astrology, for a long time, felt like the opposite of everything I stood for.
It appeared abstract, belief-driven, and unstructured — none of which appealed to an analytical mind.

And yet, life has a way of gently challenging our certainties.

What began as curiosity slowly turned into serious study. Over time, I realised something unexpected: astrology did not contradict logic — it explained what logic could not reach.

This is not a story about abandoning rational thinking.
It is about what became visible after logic had taken me as far as it could.

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1. Hard Work Is Necessary — But Timing Decides Outcomes

As engineers, we grow up believing in a simple equation:

Effort + Skill = Success

But real life often refuses to follow this formula.

I saw people who worked relentlessly yet remained stuck. I also saw others progress rapidly with what appeared to be far less effort. Initially, this felt unfair — even irrational.

Astrology introduced me to the idea of timing.

Just as no software deployment succeeds without the right environment, no effort flourishes without supportive timing. There are phases when growth feels natural, and phases when resistance appears no matter how capable we are.

The insight was sobering:

Hard work builds capability, but timing determines visibility and results.

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2. Every Individual Runs on a Different Internal Architecture

In technology, no two systems behave the same way because they are not built the same way.

Astrology revealed something similar about people.

Each birth chart is like a unique internal architecture:

• Some are built for leadership

• Some for analysis

• Some for creativity

• Some for endurance

Comparing yourself to others suddenly felt pointless — like comparing two programming languages and asking why one behaves differently from the other.

The moment I understood this, self-judgment softened.

The lesson was simple but powerful:

Self-awareness is far more valuable than self-comparison.

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3. Struggles Are Not Errors — They Are Instructions

In engineering, problems are bugs to be eliminated.
In life, struggles often carry instructions.

Certain planetary phases — especially Saturn-related periods — revealed a deeper pattern. Delays, pressure, and responsibilities were not punishments; they were shaping forces.

Many of the phases I once labelled as “stagnation” were actually periods of internal restructuring.

Astrology changed how I interpreted difficulty:

Some phases are meant for acceleration.
Others are meant for maturity.

Once this was understood, resistance turned into acceptance.

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4. Logic Explains “How” — Astrology Explains “Why”

Logic is exceptional at explaining processes:

• How to optimise

• How to scale

• How to solve

But it struggles with questions like:

• Why does the same pattern repeat?

• Why does success feel empty at times?

• Why do certain relationships drain us despite best intentions?

Astrology does not replace logic — it adds a layer of meaning.

If logic debugs systems, astrology debugs patterns.
If logic measures performance, astrology examines alignment.

Together, they offer a more complete understanding of life.

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5. Success Without Inner Alignment Feels Incomplete

One of the most surprising realisations was this:
many outwardly successful people feel deeply unsettled inside.

Astrology made it clear that fulfillment is not only about achievement — it is about alignment between:

• Nature and role

• Desire and timing

• Effort and purpose

Without this alignment, success feels hollow, no matter how impressive it looks on paper.

This insight quietly changed how I viewed ambition.

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A Quiet Realisation

Studying astrology did not make me abandon logic.
It made me humble before complexity.

Life, I realised, is not a straight equation. It is a system of variables — some visible, some hidden — all interacting in ways that demand both reason and reflection.

Astrology didn’t give me blind belief.
It gave me context.

And sometimes, context is what turns confusion into clarity.

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A Thought for the Reader

If you are someone who has relied on logic, education, and effort —
and yet feels that something remains unexplained —

perhaps the question is not whether you are doing enough,
but whether this is the right time, role, and direction for you.

That reflection alone can change how you move forward. 

 

A Gentle Invitation

If you are a professional who has relied on logic, education, and effort —
and yet feels uncertain about timing, direction, or recurring patterns in life —

sometimes clarity does not come from working harder, but from understanding yourself better.

A personalised astrological consultation is not about prediction;
it is about insight, timing, and conscious decision-making.

If you feel drawn to explore this perspective,
you may choose to reach out and have a conversation —

 quietly, thoughtfully, and without pressure.

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Gaurav Malhotra

About the Author:

Gaurav Malhotra is a B Tech in Computer Engineering from National Institute of Technology (NIT, Kurukshetra). He has widely traveled across the world and helped people with his skills. He left his IT career in Canada and came back to India to serve the society. He is now considered one of the best modern astrologers. You can contact him on his email jyotishremedy@gmail.com or at +91-9211921182. You can also read more about him on his page.