Astrology 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars

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Remember Paul the Octopus, the ‘Baba’ who predicted the winners of the FIFA World Cup 2010 and started a global debate over his analysis. Some dismissed it as pure luck or fluke while others saw it as a glimpse into the world of predictive analysis — a concept that Astrology has explored for millennia. (1)

Understanding Astrology: The Predictive Phenomena

Astrology attempts to study the behaviour of humans, planets and other celestial elements to predict ‘what may happen next?’ It is similar to how Google’s algorithms study your internet behaviour to predict and suggest advertisements and products of similar categories you search for.

In simpler terms, Astrology predicts events by evaluating human behaviour aligned to the positions and movements of celestial bodies, such as planets and stars. If you chat with Astrologers, they will guide you in detail on how such alignment and interaction of celestial bodies influence life and events on Earth.

Chat with Astrologers: The Messengers

From personality traits and relationships to major events like the FIFA World Cup Astrologers can predict the outcome by examining the cosmic patterns. Astrologers are the messengers of celestial bodies that guide you toward the future using the tool of Astrology, potentially showing you ‘what may happen next’

Once you understand the predicted outcome of a situation, the power to shape it accordingly then stalls entirely in your hands. Astrology serves as a guiding light, but the ability to influence your future in line with celestial influences ultimately lies in your actions, decisions, and observations.

Now that we have a brief of Astrology, let us delve deeper into its various branches and history.

History of Astrology: The Roadmap From the East to the West

According to historical records and Wikipedia, Astrology first emerged in ancient Mesopotamia around 1800 BCE (modern-day Iraq) and was later independently refined in India and China. It has roots in many ancient cultures, each contributing significantly to its evolution. (2)

Here’s the roadmap of Astrology:

• It began with the Babylonians who created early forms of Astrological charts in 1800 BCE
• Earlier the Indians developed their independent Astrology system, with texts like Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa in 1400 BCE
• Then came Chinese Astrology which emerged during the Zhou dynasty and evolved significantly during the Han dynasty from 1046 to 256 BCE
• Slowly, Hellenistic Astrology began to spread in Greece and Rome after Alexander the Great’s conquests around 332 BCE. It combines Babylonian Astrology with Egyptian practices to create Horoscopic Astrology.
• Following the 7-century conquest of Alexandria, Islamic scholars translated Hellenistic texts into Arabic and Persian, preserving and expanding Astrological knowledge
• The Arabic texts then reached Europe in the 12th Century where it was translated into Latin and kept spreading to the West

Astrology has travelled and evolved over millennia. Many scholars believe that despite its long history and continuous practice, much remains to be discovered or has been lost to time. Today, Astrologers worldwide from India and China to the USA, carry on this ancient tradition, keeping the legacy alive.

Branches of Astrology: 11:11, Make a Prediction

Here’s a brief overview of some popular branches of Astrology:

• Natal: This looks at your birth chart to help understand your personality and the purpose of your life
• Predictive: It’s like a cosmic weather forecast — using the current movements of planets to predict what might happen in your future
• Relationship: This one’s all about checking how well you mesh with someone else, whether it’s for romance, friendship, or work
• Financial: Here, astrologers look at celestial patterns to advise on money matters and investment opportunities
• Karmic: This explores your past lives and how they might be influencing your current life’s challenges and experiences
• Energy: This one’s about understanding the flow of cosmic energy and how it affects your overall well-being and mood
• Evolutional: It’s all about your soul’s journey, exploring how you’ve grown and evolved across different lifetimes
• Mundane: This branch looks at how planetary movements might influence global events and societal trends
• Rectification: If you don’t know your exact birth time, rectification helps adjust your birth chart to make it as accurate as possible

This might be a bit complex to grasp so better chat with Astrologer for an easier understanding of each branch including hooray, electional and others. They can offer valuable guidance by evaluating the influences of the stars and helping you navigate various situations.

Remember, the final course of action is always yours to make!