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,...

Learning about astrology is absolutely essential for anyone who is interested in the New Age movement!  As the New Age movement is based on the belief that everything and everyone in the universe is spiritually interconnected, that concept lends itself to a wide range of beliefs that promote it, such as the connection of everything in the cosmos, mystical power known as "energy" or "energy...

It is interesting to note that while only approximately thirty-one percent of adults in the United States believe in astrology, research studies show that fifty-two percent of Europeans consider astrology to be a science.   The main forms of astrology which are predominantly in current practice are Indian astrology, Western astrology, and Chinese astrology.  In the United States,...

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...

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...

"By looking up, I see downward."  --Tycho Brahe The core belief behind astrology is that the positions and the motions of the heavens influence the lives of the people on Earth. The 360 degrees of the sky are broken up into thirty-six Decans of ten degrees each.  These decals are grouped in sets of three. Each set is associated with an astrological sign. The positions of the...

Many people believe that astrology only concerns the sun. This is due to the Western worldview of astrology, which has taken on the form of Zodiac horoscopes. However, in truth, the study of astrology goes well beyond sun signs. In the Eastern world, such as in China and India, the moon is actually the primary consideration in studies of astrology. The moon signs and cycles are used to...