Discover the fascinating journey of astrology in "History of Astrology," where you'll learn about its ancient roots in Mesopotamia and its evolution through the ages. Uncover how sages, scientists, and modern astrologers interpret celestial patterns to shed light on destiny and personality traits. Explore a wealth of theory, legend, and history that connects humanity to the stars and our fate within them.
Welcome • Is your fate written in the stars?
The history of astrology • Humans have always sought to understand the heavens and how they influence the course of events
Timeline of astrology
Babylonian history of astrology • The oldest texts in the world refer to the divine influence that is reflected in the movements of the night sky
Jewish astrology
Astrology in the classical world • The Greeks and Romans built on earlier traditions to develop an astrological system that allowed for the casting of personal horoscopes
Horoscopes from the sands
Medieval and early modern astrology • The Middle Ages and early modern period saw a flourishing of astrology as thinkers saw an order in the outer universe that mirrored that on Earth
Islamic astrology
Modern and contemporary astrology • Despite the best efforts of skeptics and scientists, astrology has found many adherents who see no contradiction between rationality and casting horoscopes
Computing astrology
Vedic astrology • The religions of ancient India relied on astronomy to set the times of their rituals – and developed a complex system of astrology
The Chinese zodiac • Unlike the monthly zodiac used by Western astrologers, the system developed in China marks a cycle of 12 years
The story of the stars • We look up today and see the stars divided into the same familiar shapes as our ancestors, but how did the constellations come to be?
The zodiac • In a belt running across the night sky are patterns of stars that have been hugely significant to humans for centuries
Aries THE RAM • Aries the Ram is one of the most forceful signs of the zodiac – and those born under it may be just as strong
Taurus THE BULL • Taurus the Bull represents people with two energy levels – resting comfortably, or charging off with their heads down
Gemini THE TWINS • The Twins of Gemini represent those with dual natures, always curious about new things but also balanced
Cancer THE CRAB • The Crab of Cancer represents those who have a tough and rigid exterior but may be hiding a softer personality
Leo THE LION • The proud Lion of Leo is the star sign for those born with the confidence to become leaders in any field
Virgo THE MAIDEN • Virgo, the Maiden of the zodiac, represents a hard working, analytical, and practical view of the universe
Libra THE SCALES • The balanced Scales of Libra represent those harmonious individuals with a passion for justice and fairness in all things
Scorpio THE SCORPION • The fierce Scorpion of Scorpio symbolizes the strength, will, and possible dangers of those born under this sign
Sagittarius THE ARCHER • The Archer sign of the zodiac represents those who are always scanning for a new target to aim for
Capricorn THE SEA GOAT • Capricorn may have the tail of a fish but it represents those with feet firmly on the ground
Aquarius THE WATER BEARER • Aquarius the Water Bearer represents those who bring with them new and refreshing ideas
Pisces THE FISH • Pisces, the Fish swimming together, is the sign that most represents community and compassion
Ophiuchus THE SERPENT BEARER • The ‘13th’ sign of the zodiac, Ophiuchus may make casting astrological charts more complex but also more accurate
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