Astrology is basically a combination of various systems, traditions and beliefs
that revolve around the knowledge about the relative position of the twelve
constellations. The term 'Astrology' has been derived from two Greek words,
aster/astrós meaning 'star' and logos/lógou meaning 'word/speech'. Thus
astrology becomes the 'speech about the stars'. The person who practices
astrological science is known as an astrologer.
In the initial phases of history, astrology and astronomy were entwined
together, both being associated with prognostic and divinatory knowledge.
However, astronomy started separating from astrology somewhere around the 18th
century. Astrology is believed to be a symbolic language, a form of art as well
as a science. Infact, scientific community considers it to be a pseudoscience,
since there is no conclusive proof of its validity.
Astrology provides general information helpful in comprehending, clarifying and
arranging information about human character, human relationships and other
earthly matters. The earliest records of the existence of astrological concepts
date back to the beginning of 2nd millennium BC. Since that time, numerous new
traditions and applications have evolved. Astrology has played quite an
influential role in relation to early astronomy as well as other disciplines. |
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