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    Can Astrology be a science?
    Can Astrology be a science?
    Can Astrology be a science?
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    Can Astrology be a science?

    By Velayudhan A P

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    Astrology was born as a cosmic and celestial observational concept. The invasion of irrelevances, superstitions and irrationalities have given it the concept of a vague myth; a mystical concept. This book reveals the flaws, exposes the malfunctioning and misuses by quacks and fakes. It proposes reforms in order to once again make Astrology a believable, consistent, near accurate and more importantly an acceptable science. It propounds tested and proven modules for practical Astrological usage.

    The book is not only meant for practising astrologers, but also the general public who are curious to know about other related subjects, vastu, palmistry and numerology.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNotion Press
    Release dateJan 21, 2015
    ISBN9789384391713
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      Can Astrology be a science? - Velayudhan A P

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      Introduction

      "To discern the truth in everything, by whomsoever spoken, this is wisdom"- Thirukkural - 43.4

      Astrology is a concept born out of mankind’s curiosity about observing the celestial objects and their movements. It did initially begin as a myth mainly due to the inability of the early sky gazers to fathom the secrets of celestial occurrences.

      Therefore, they had to attribute them to various deities they were then worshipping which in turn inducted spiritualistic rituals in their beliefs and practices.

      The nonbelievers called it an implausible imagination. Whichever the case may be, it still opened a door into the inexplicable phenomenon, which perhaps led to the birth of astrology.

      Sadly, its growth and development has not been kept pace with its acquiring superstitions and mystic elements in the course of its long journey. The later scholars, instead of developing its scientific aspects merely allowed it to accumulate the unwanted elements.

      Astrology perhaps began its rather long journey on an uneven path filled with pits, pot holes and obstructing thorns. It has been wobbling and wavering for centuries akin to the waxing and waning of the moon.

      Kushal Siddhanta an active opponent of astrology says: "Astrology is ignorant about the things it talks about and it could not learn anything new at least in the last 1500

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