What is astrology?

Astrology is literally the “study of the stars.” Astrologists are individuals that practice and study astronomy. Astrologists study the planets and stars, along with their positioning, to understand how they influence human thought, behavior and action. Astrology has played a very fundamental role in human development and our culture as a whole.

What is the zodiac?

The zodiac is twelve signs made up from constellations. Early astrologists would put a meaning behind each of the shapes that were formed in the night sky. Each sign of the zodiac has a special significance. On the day a person was born, that celestial sign present at night would dictate which of the zodiac would govern his or her life. The zodiac appellations vary with different branches of astrology. Indian and Chinese zodiacs are different in names and how they are dated than those found in the Western zodiac.

What impact has religion played in the role of astrology?

In Eastern religions and philosophies astrology is more widely accepted. Western religions have a tendency to frown upon astrology stating that it is occult practices. Many astrologists have suffered persecution and even execution in the past due to their practicing and study of astrology. Thankfully that type of persecution is no longer tolerated but there are still religious figures who adamantly protest the use of astrology as the Devil’s tool.

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