Astrology is the practice of predicting human and earthly events by studying the positions of celestial objects. It’s based on the belief that the movements of the planets, sun, moon, and stars influence people’s lives.
How it works
- Astrologers observe and interpret the positions of celestial objects
- They believe that these positions can predict and affect the destinies of people, groups, and nations
- Astrologers use systems of horoscopes to explain a person’s personality and predict events in their life
History
- Astrology originated in Mesopotamia around the 3rd millennium BCE
- It spread to India, Ancient Greece, Rome, the Islamic world, and eventually Central and Western Europe
- It’s been recognized as pseudo-scientific since the 18th century
What it’s associated with
- Zodiac signs: Symbols that represent a person’s personality, emotions, and motivations
- Constellations: Groups of stars that are considered to be in arbitrary combinations or configurations
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