What Is Astrology ?
Astrology is the study of stars, Planets and their effects on human beings.
Astrology is the message of stars and planetary positions at the time of birth.
Astrology
is a perfect science seems to have developed over the centuries on the
basis of observations and statistical analysis, accompanying
speculations and extra-sensory perceptions.
Astrology
studies the relationship between the changing sky and our fate, world
events. There is a cosmic dance on the grand scale and one the intimate
scale, going on for each of us. Astrology is the study of this
astrological chart,
as well as the prediction for future based on how other astrological
phenomena might influence the astrology readings. The interpretation of horoscope chart is also a large part of the art of astrology, and is necessary for accurate predictions.
During the middle age, the astrology was generally divided into natural
astrology,
the science which predicts the motions of heavenly bodies and eclipses
of Sun and Moon and Judicial astrology, which studies the influences of
consultations on the destiny of Men and empires.
To put quite simply, astrology is the study of stars. The stars as
referred to in astrology with respect to the planets, the sun and the
Moon.
Astrology has been used throughout history as a form of entertainment, and a part of daily life.
Astrology begins with the mapping of the planets,
including the sun and the moon. This map is called an astrological
chart. Most often an astrological chart is cast for someone at birth. To
determine the position of planets sun and moon for an
astrological chart
the astrologer needs to know the exact location of the birth, the exact
time, and the date of the birth of the native. The planets found on the
astrological chart are the sun ,the moon, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Mars,
Mercury, Rahu, Ketu, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto. The earth is not
considered because it is the point in the universe from which we view
the other planets. The sun and Moon are considered planets in
astrology, which is difficult for people to remember.
Astrology is an important part of history, as well as our daily lives.
Astrology
can predict future events to some degrees. It influences our moods, the
moods of others and the reactions that we have to everyday occurrences.
The importance of
astrology was well known to people
of ancient history. Maps of the stars and evidences of the use of
astrology in daily life have been found in pre-historic cave drawings,
ancient manuscripts, and Egyptian pyramids. The most recent, and
possibly the most astounding, discovery about astrology in history
involves the birth of Christ according to the Christian bible. It has
been determined that the star of Bethlehem was actually an astrological
event, consisting of many stars and astrological meanings. Scientists
and astrologers now believe that it was not a star at all.
The wise men from the east understood that the major event would
happen in Judah based on the alignment of planets within the
constellation of the lion. In other words, the wise men used astrology
to discern the event of the birth, not a star. The importance of
astrology is still well known to many cultures. The people of India and
china put great stock in astrology even today. Astrology is practiced in
their daily lives and they take major decisions based on astrological
parlance. In the western world, astrology has become more of a form of
entertainment.
Horoscopes based on sun signs are
published in every major newspapers and magazine across the America,
United Kingdom, Australia, Canada as well as India.
Horoscope
scrolls and booklets can be purchased in most supermarket checkout
lanes and so called astrologers charge for their astrology readings. In
short, the importance of astrology lies in the direct influence that the
moon, sun and stars play in our lives. Our lives are affected by many
people and events. These people And events are influenced by astrology.
The
horoscope (astrological) chart consists of twelve houses. Each house represents as aspect of life, such as romance,
career,
family etc.since there are only nine planets, each
horoscope
chart will may have few vacant houses. Vacant houses represent aspects
of life which, for whatever reason, the cosmos do not feel you need to
work on .The position of the sun also determines native’s Sun sign. This
is the first aspect of astrology studied on the astrological
chart.Next, the positions of the planets are studied in relation to
their influence on the sun sign.Finally, The Moon sign and position is
studied in relation to the rest of the astrological chart.
So,
astrology is considered the best way to know
one’s past, present and future accurately. To interpret astrology
predictions astrologers should have sound knowledge about planets, their
positions, their nature, and their relations to each other then only
can astrologer predict accurately about one’s life.
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