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Astrology Index:-
Astrology is the study of the influence that distant cosmic objects, usually
stars and planets, have on human lives. The position of the sun, stars, moon and
planets at the time of people's birth (not their conception) is said to shape
their personality, affect their romantic relationships and predict their
economic fortunes, among other divinations.
What most people know about astrology is their "sign," which refers to one of
the 12 constellations of the zodiac. This is a form of sun-sign astrology, which
is the astrology upon which newspaper horoscopes are based. It is probably the
simplest form, because nothing more than the date of someone's birthday is
needed to generate a sun-sign horoscope. Many astrologers will tell you that
this form of astrology is so simplistic that it produces very limited results.
To produce a more accurate reading, astrologers check to see what sign each
planet was in at the time of birth. The planets and signs combine with other
elements, such as houses and angles, to form a complex and often very specific
profile of a subject's personality, life and future prospects.
There is no single unified theory or practice of astrology. Ancient cultures
all practiced their own forms, some of which combined and evolved into today's
common western astrology. Eastern cultures continue to practice their own forms
of astrology: Chinese, Vedic and Tibetan astrology are among the most
well-known.
Even within western astrology, there is a considerable diversity of methods
and philosophies. Some divide astrology by the end result that is intended:
Mundane Astrology - This is used to examine world events and make
predictions about national affairs, wars and economies.
Interrogatory Astrology - This branch can be further subdivided, but
generally refers to astrology that seeks to make specific predictions or
analyses about the subject's objectives or events within the subject's life.
Natal Astrology - This is what most people think of when they think of
astrology. Natal Astrology seeks to make predictions and analyses based on the
date of a person's birth. It's based on the idea that everything that happens to
something is expressed at the very beginning of that thing, sometimes known as
the Law of Beginnings.
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