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An introduction to Astrology beginning with the popular Sun Signs found in most horoscopes.
Astrology is the study of constellation, star. Basically it is a group of traditions and beliefs in which knowledge of the mind relative positions of astronomical objects and related details is held for understanding, interpreting, and organizing information about personality, human affairs, and other terrestrial matters. A practitioner of astrology is called an astrologer or an astrologist.
Numerous traditions and applications employing astrological concepts have arisen since its earlier times. The claim of astrology to predict future trends and developments, or predictive astrology, is based on two main methods in western astrology: astrological transits and astrological progressions. Astrology is the focus on planetary periods to infer the trend while transits are used to time significant events.
There are many traditions of astrology, some of which share similar features due to the transmission of astrological doctrines between cultures. The few of the traditions are listed below:
Current traditions:
Some of the current traditions which are used by the modern astrologers:
- Indian (Vedic) astrology
- Western astrology
- Chinese astrology
Historical Traditions:
Some of the historical traditions are as follows:
- Arab and Persian astrology
- Babylonian astrology
- Egyptian astrology
- Mayan astrology
- Hellenistic astrology
Esoteric Traditions:
Some of the esoteric traditions are as follows:
- Medical astrology
- Numerology
- Tarot divination
