Astrology

The earliest recorded history states that astrology had existed around 6,000 years ago when the priests evaluated the movements in the sky on top of an old Chaldean watchtower. Initially, both astronomy and astrology were intertwined, which later saw its division with the advancements in science bringing in more exactness to the study of astronomy.

The term astrology means the “Message of The Stars.” It believes that every event in the world is the result of well-defined acts that can be predicted with exact precision. The astrological charts can define the impact the planetary positions, and the position of the sun and the moon have on each individual that is capable of providing a sketch of the character of individuals born at that time, the current state of their life besides predicting their future.

Typically, astrology tries to evaluate the control exuded by the planetary positions at different points of time. The two types of planetary forces that control an individual’s life can be positive and negative forces. Holding greater idea on the planetary position, the astrologers are in a better position to offer us respite from the bad times and make us ready to grab the good times.

Astrologers accept the fact that the sun’s position at the time of birth has immense hold on the type of individual you are. Even though it can vary between people born at different timings on the same day, both parties will possess certain characteristic that are particular to that zodiac sign. These zodiac signs change as the Earth orbits around the sun. The Zodiac, meaning “Circle of animals” which has marked its origin from Greek, consists of twelve signs.

The sun signs are the constellation of the zodiac that was occupied by the sun at the birth of an individual, which throws light into the kind of person you are by highlighting your general characteristics. Moon signs, on the other hand, are taken by the people to identify the inner feelings and needs. It can help to recognize one’s reaction to a situation. Typically, the astrologers residing in the Eastern countries follow the moon signs whereas those in the Western countries follow the sun signs.

The astrologers also take into account the risings signs, or ascendant signs, based on the zodiac constellation during the time of the birth of the individual. Typically, for the evaluation of the rising signs, the time of birth is inevitable. A person’s appearance and habits are defined by the position of it at the time of the birth. Rising signs are calculated at the specific time of birth and geographic location.

The Babylonians are believed to have marked the beginning of the Zodiac signs in 450 B.C. With the spread of the Christianity, astrology became popular. But, in spite of the popularity gained with Christianity, Christian theologians stood against astrology, and in 1585 Pope Sixtus V condemned it. With the passage of the years, astrology even made its way into Persia.

Unlike the rest of the world, the ancient Chinese have a separate system of astrology connected with metaphysical concept like the yin and yang and wu xing. The Chinese Zodiac signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lamb, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The year of the animal ruling your birth year exudes potential influence on the life of the person.  

Astrology is interconnected with the four elements, fire, air, water and Earth. People born in the fire signs are believed to be self-motivated holding great respect to their future. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are the three fire signs. The Earth Signs make one more realistic and oriented to the physical comfort. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are the Earth signs. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, the air signs, make the people highly intelligent and outgoing. People born in the water signs, namely, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are considered intuitive than others.

With astrology one can strive to enhance the positive energy and work to eliminate the negative energy surrounding us.