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What is the purpose of the Sun, Moon and stars? What are they made of? Where did they come from?
The Sun is the most obvious object of veneration to primitive peoples. It takes no great sophistication to perceive that the Sun is responsible for seasonal changes and that all life on Earth is dependent
The next thing that a simple community would become aware of would be the fact that there are approximately twelve lunar cycles in the solar year. In dividing up the year, it would be natural, therefore, to divide it into twelve
parts.
The next question is: how would one
The system of the houses also entered, under Hellenic influence, into Hindu astrology. Following the Western pattern, the houses were related to the affairs of everyday life.
But in addition to these Greek elements there were a number of concepts which were purely Indian. One of these was the doctrine of Karma and reincarnation which became one of the fundamental
The Planet, our earth, is but a single function of the Solar System which stands intimately related and dependent upon other bodies and systems, thus the natural universe is bound together. There are various kinds of
What is Astrology?
ASTROLOGY
A type of divination based on the theory that the positions and movements of the stars, planets, sun, and moon at the time of a persons birth have direct influence on a persons life.
Zodiac
One of the keys of astrology is the zodiac. In western astrology, the zodiac refers to twelve zones in the sky and each zone has a star constellation that originally fell within its zone. Each zone has a name (such as Gemini, Taurus, Leo etc), and each zone has a symbol. A horoscope is a forecast based upon astrology.
Origins of Astrology
The positions of stars relative to the sun predict the agricultural seasons. The positions of stars can be used to tell time at night. The Babylonians and Egyptians early developed techniques for doing these.
Origins of Astrology
First clear evidence in Babylonian civilization Astrology was used to tell future, together with other forms of divination, such as liver-looking Idea: gods communicate, if humans use the right techniques
The process whereby someone looks at the stars to determine a forecast or horoscope is extremely varied. Daily horoscopes are rarely similar and usually differ greatly from each other. Compare the horoscopes you find in the magazine, to the one you find in the newspaper, to the one you find available on the shelf of the check-out counter at the grocery store. They are all different.
Misuse of Astrology
It is sad to observe certain section of Astrologers involve in practices which induces fear and fatalism in masses, just for the sake of manipulating them to fulfill their own agendas. It is unfortunate that superstitions have been ruling over the minds of Indians in the name of Astrology
Critical Remark
Astrological beliefs have often induced inaction, as people have no courage to live the life and hence all their efforts are geared towards avoiding the crisis in life. As their astrologer told them of the forthcoming difficulties, they gave up their efforts and rather preferred to wait for the better times.
Only thing many people seem to have achieved through astrology is to remain worried about their forthcoming crisis and hiding in a cocoon to safeguard themselves. But sadly, in this whole process they miss the joy of accomplishing their potential, because of the misuse of astrology by way of presenting it as a tool for definitive predictions by certain segment of Astrologers to fulfill their narrow
motives.
Renaissance Astrology
Geronimo Cardano cast a horoscope for Englands King Edward 6: Illness at age 55 But he died at 16! Cast own horoscope: Death at 75 Fulfilled by suicide!
This is debatable
Astrology is condemned by the Holy Book of almost every religion as an attempt to live without dependence on God.
If you believe that God is there, then what is the need of astrology.
The End