About Astrology
The first thing that the would-be astrologer should do is discard the idea that all forms of astrology is superstition mingled with the paranormal which can only be understood by mystics steeped in occult lore. Today, some astrology is presented this way, but this is not true "traditional astrology". Did you know that Astrology was considered science in man's early history? And some still do, with good reason (you will find out why later). Also until just a short time ago it was considered the same as astronomy, an extension of it if you will, and uses the same tables as do the astronomer and the navigator.
Move beyond the daily horoscope to uncover the complexities and intricacies of Astrology. Learn more about the technical and mathematical science of Astrology. Do not expect that horoscopes (from anyone at all) tell you your irreversible future!. We are not lame puppets dangling on some mad God's string! Though God knows our future, rest assured we have not been stripped of our free will! Astrology only tells us tendency, personality and probability. Though these are very strong and WILL occur if unchecked, it is still not the end all and be all. What astrologers try to do is to describe tendencies in the characters of individuals, to suggest dangers, challenges and opportunities which may come to them, and to advise how to react to those circumstances when they do arrive.
Astrology is the observation of the planets and the patterns of energy they create at any given moment. Modern astrology emerged out of an ancient awareness that we're both part of these energies, and influenced by them. While not everyone agrees that these energies exist, this kind of skywatching has gone on since time began.
Early cultures followed the movements closely, linking them to seasonal changes, and observing the Sun's annual journey through the Zodiac. This knowledge has been used to ponder fate, predict events and even chose a marriage partner. As the search for meaning in the patterns of stars and planets, a system of Astrology is found in every culture and tradition, with some having an unbroken lineage. There's a kind of renaissance underway in the West, with Astrology's insights being used to better understand the self and others.
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