Astrology is the science and art of establishing the potential of a person or nation by looking at the position of the planets in the heavens relative to the earth below.
A Brief History of Astrology
Astrology appears to have developed independently in different cultures around the world, with the earliest records of most civilisations revealing that their way of life was based on the relationship between the earth and the skies above. All major ancient buildings, such as the Egyptian and Mayan Pyramids and Stonehenge appear to have been built so that they were aligned to the stars and planets.
The Egyptians claim to be the founders of astrology, but it is known that 3,000 years ago, the Babylonians in ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq), used divination for agricultural purposes, based on the so-called fixed stars, or planets. The ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian astronomers refined this predictive art into systems which are similar to those used by astrologers today.
Astrology has developed as a method of prediction to help us survive in times of uncertainty, and has evolved over the last few hundred years into a system of personal analysis. Awareness that astrology is more than just a guide to the future has caused a tremendous increase in its popularity during the last 50 years and many people today create and analyse their own birthcharts or consult an astrologer.
The Principles
Astrology is a Science, involving mathematics and an understanding of Astronomy. It is also an Art due to the interpretation needed to bring all the different pieces of information together to formulate an idea of the individual's character traits and tendencies. It can help with relationship problems, travel plans, career development, financial status, social outlets, educational worries — the list is endless. It gives us an overview of how we should react to life and is a mirror for the hidden energies and potentials in our lives.
The unique energy of the planets used in astrological interpretation attempts to guide us in the direction that is right for us as individuals. The position of the planets within a birthchart tells us what areas of life we should concentrate on, and their daily movement indicates the important changes we should be making within our attitudes and lifestyles at any given time.
However, Astrology does not compel you to being a certain way, and it doesn't predict everything about you. More accurately, astrology explains the energy in your life and its potential challenges and possibilities. It expresses your potential – not your fate.
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