To be put quite simply, astrology is the study of the stars. The stars as referred to in astrology refer to the planets, the sun, and the moon. Astrology has been used throughout history as a form of entertainment, a part of religion, 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...

There are thousands of books available on astrology. Some mini-books on astrology are sold in supermarket checkout lanes. Others are sold in bookstores. But most of the books that you see while out on your daily errands are some of the worst books on astrology that you can waste your money on. These so-called books on astrology are often no more than horoscopes, based on nothing more than sun...

The ancient Chinese astrologers worked with little to no contact with those of the Greek world. This relative isolation means the constellations we know in the western world are unheard of in Chinese astrology. They have a system entirely their own. The astrologers of ancient China divided their sky into 31 sections or regions. The three sections, which make up the north celestial pole are...

Many books containing horoscopes and the like are readily found. You see them in supermarket checkout lanes and on the shelves of bookstores. But the best books on astrology, those that actually explain all aspects of the art and how to apply them to your life, are harder to find. The best way to find books on astrology is to visit a New Age or occult shop. When you visit these types of stores...

The history of astrology is actually quite interesting. Astrology has been a major part of many cultures going back to prehistoric times. Some of the histories of astrology are masked in controversy and mystery because astrology was used before tools were developed to see planets that cannot be seen without the naked eye. Astrology made its first appearance in pre-historic times. Maps of the...

The development of Chinese astrology dates back to at least the Zhou Dynasty ( 1122 BC – 256 BC). Some sources claim it began as far back as 2150 BC. The ancient Chinese astrologers began by using the position of planets, moon, and stars to accurately predict the change of seasons, and flow of the tides. These predictions were vital to the success of farming at the time, as they were used...

The history of Astrology begins around 2000 BCE, in ancient Babylon.  There, they began to develop a complex system of celestial omens.  The priests used the positions of the planets and the stars to state the desires of the gods.  They would document the movements in the sky and the earthly activities that followed them and build a list of good and bad omens.  For example,...

Astrology can be much more than entertainment, it can also be very helpful to you in many situations and many areas of your life. Astrology can be beneficial when you are confronted with difficulties, dilemmas, and questions;  and it will also serve a good purpose in your average, everyday life.  If you have either specific problems or merely general, basic concerns, gaining insight...

If you have either a serious interest in astrology or have simply become curious, there are so many potential resources that you may take a brief look at the seemingly-endless supply and become intimidated.  How can a newcomer to the subject of astrology possibly navigate through so much information?  The answer is, to begin with, the basics.  If you are a beginner, and uncertain...

Many people do not recognize the importance of astrology. Astrology is an important part of history, as well as our daily lives. Astrology can also predict future events to some degree. 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 evidence of...