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History of Astrology

Astrology is a type of divination based on the idea that information about the future or the personality of a person can be discovered through the examination of heavenly bodies like stars, planets, moon, comets etc. Astrology: the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of heavenly bodies on human affairs. American Heritage Dictionary defines Astrology as the study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the natural course of earthly events and human affairs. The practice of astrology was prevalent in ancient times as well. Some of the known civilizations of the world used this field extensively. For example, the ancient Chinese civilization, the Egyptian civilization, the ancient Indian civilization, etc all practiced astrology at some point or another. The Arabs too practiced Astrology before the advent of Islam. The ancient Babylonians were probably the first to use astrology. After this science has moved to countries like China and India. Greek astronomer Ptolemy was the first person to write a book about astrology. It codified the sun sign astrology we know today. Ptolemy tried to predict the positions of celestial bodies in relation to others and of the earth through knowledge of their orbital motions. During his time, astrology was a part of astronomy. Later, astronomy became an exact science and astrology is still a part of theology. Planetary observation is the basis of Astrology.

History of astrology is an important part of civilization and goes back to the early days of the human race. In addition to being centers of learning in medicine, Baghdad and Damascus were also known as centers of astrology and astronomy. The Arabs were pioneers in astronomy before the advent of Islam. The Babylonians were the first names of the days a week after the Sun, Moon and planets. They were also the first to include the twelve houses of the horoscope. Egypt was one of the most important in the development of astrology. It is believed that some of the astrological signs of the zodiac originated in Egypt. Astrology was practiced even in Vedic times in India. Astrology is one of six disciplines Vedanga. Hindus believe that human fortune or misfortune in life is due to karma karma, and it is believed that the influence of movements of the planets. Among Hindus, the Brahmins are considered the best authorities on astrology. In modern India too, astrology is widely used to determine the future and improve life. Astrology is studied and practiced by many in India. It is considered vital in Indian culture. It is used to make decisions about marriage, from new businesses, and move into a new house, so ancient Hindu scriptures also attaches great importance to various aspects of planetary movements and their effects on humans. Chinese astrology stresses on the five elements, metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Even the signs of the zodiac used by them are also different from other forms of astrology. China was isolated from the west for a long time. That's why Chinese astrology was unknown to the Western world. As astrology China developed independently can see a big difference between Western concepts of astrology and the Chinese version. But the Chinese and astrologers Indians were in touch occasionally. Therefore, these two schools have some things in common. Despite the geographical isolation, there are some striking similarities between the Western and Chinese thought in astrology. It can only be described as coincidence. Although the science of astrology has been initiated and developed in the east, West was not without its share of astrology. Recently, the trend of reading the daily horoscopes have reached the Western world. Suddenly, the Western world has become aware of the possibility of knowing and improving their future with the use of astrology. More and more Westerners have begun to believe in the possibility of getting affected by the planets and stars powerful. Western scholars have included the topic of astrology in their research. Astrology has never been analyzed and studied ever the way it has in recent years. Astrologers in India's claim that it is a scientific method for predicting the future. This club yet field of study within the parameters of Hinduism. They say they can prove that astrological predictions are indeed scientific. Hindus believe almost unanimously in astrological predictions. In fact, religious Hindus can not imagine life without Astrology. More and more Indians have begun to build their houses according to Shashtra Vastu principles. This ancient Indian tradition is also governed by astrological implications. Hindus believe that the overall prosperity and benefits height is dependent on the Vastu principles while building the house. Feng shui is one of the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. It's also a shot of Chinese Astrology. Again, this is said to be scientific in nature.

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