The Stars & Astrology
Is it possible to chart our course through life by monitoring the
heavens? Astrology is the study of the relationship between
planetary motion and life here on earth. Some people believe so
deeply in this pseudo science that they consult the advice of
astrologers before making any critical decisions in their life. In
this article, we'll explore the mystery of how the planets and stars
impact the future.
Astrology is a group of systems, traditions and beliefs by which
astrologers acquire information about a person's personality,
strengths and weaknesses. The zodiac is the belt or band of
constellations through which the sun, moon and planets transit
across the sky. Astrologers noted these constellations and so
attached a particular significance to them. The main traditions used
by modern astrologers are Western, Chinese and Indian astrology.
Indian and Western versions use an astrological chart or horoscope
for an event based on the position of the sun, moon and planets at
the moment of the event. Indian astrology uses the sidereal zodiac,
linking the signs of the zodiac to their original constellations,
while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac.
Each moment in time is significant in astrology. By focusing on the
time of an individual's birth, an astrologer can uncover existential
information about them, because it is believed that there is a
meaningful link between when someone is born and the qualities
inherent to his personality. Astrologers study our birth charts to
gain insight into our potential ways of being, gifts, challenges,
opportunities and internal conflicts. By using astrology, people can
make meaningful choices about the direction of their future.
Astrologers gauge timing based on knowledge of how planets act when
traveling through the different zodiac signs. This is from where the
idea that astrologers can predict the future is derived. The term
zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the
ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the heavens through
the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones
of celestial longitude. The zodiac is the first known celestial
coordinate system. The sign that a person is born under in believed
to determine their personality traits. For instance, people born
under the astrological sign of Scorpio are believed to be forceful,
intuitive and passionate while someone who is a Pisces is supposed
to be sensitive, kind and unworldly.
Although astrology prepares us for the future, it does not predict
it. The outcome of one's fate is still a matter of choice. Through
personal astrology readings, a person can become more intimately
acquainted with themselves and, armed with this knowledge, can make
better informed decisions about their lives. While it may seem
implausible to some people, others truly believe that their destiny
can be charted in the heavens.
