Astrology - Horoscopes, Tarot, Psychic ReadingsAstrology incorporates Horoscopes, Psychic readings, numerology and tarot using knowledge of the relative positions of celestial bodies.
What is Astrology?
Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs in which knowledge of the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting, and organising information about personality, human affairs, and other terrestrial matters.
Astrology incorporates Horoscopes, Psychic readings, numerology and tarot to shape personality, affect romantic relationships and predict economic fortunes, among other divinations.
I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're sceptical.Arthur C. Clarke
Astrology and astronomy were often indistinguishable before the modern era, with the desire for predictive and divinatory knowledge as one of the primary motivating factors for astronomical observation. Astronomy began to diverge from astrology after a period of gradual separation from the Renaissance up until the 18th century. Eventually, astronomy distinguished itself as the scientific study of astronomical objects and phenomena without regard to the astrological meaning of these phenomena.
The core beliefs of astrology were prevalent in most of the ancient world and are epitomized in the Hermetic maxim "as above, so below". Tycho Brahe used a similar phrase to summarize his studies in astrology: suspiciendo despicio, "By looking up I see downward".
Most astrological traditions are based on the relative positions and movements of various real or construed celestial bodies and on the construction of implied or calculated celestial patterns as seen at the time and place of the event being studied.
What is the Zodiac?
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. Over time they developed the system of twelve signs of the zodiac, based on twelve of the constellations they considered to be particularly important. The Western and Vedic zodiac signs have a common origin in the tradition of horoscopic astrology, and so are very similar in meaning. In China, on the other hand, the development of the zodiac was different. Although the Chinese too have a system of twelve signs (named after animals), the Chinese zodiac refers to a pure calendrical cycle, as there are no equivalent constellations linked to it like the Western or Indian zodiacs. The common choice of twelve zodiac signs is understandable considering the interaction of the Sun and Moon was central to all forms of astrology. Twelve cycles of the Moon - the months - roughly coincide with one solar year, making twelve a natural choice.
The scientific community considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition as no scientific evidence has been found to support its claims, however, belief in astrology remains widespread in the general public.
What are Horoscopes in Astrology?
The position of the sun, stars, moon and planets at the time of people's birth is said to shape their personality, affect their romantic relationships and predict their economic fortunes, among other divinations.
Astrologers check to see what sign each planet was in at the time of birth. The planets and signs combine with other elements, such as houses and angles, to form a complex and often very specific profile of a subject's personality, life and future prospects.
What are the 12 Signs of the Zodiac?
Depending on the time of the year and the specific astrological system used, the sun will have a certain sign as its backdrop in the daytime sky. Ancient astrologers figured this out by watching which sign rose first at night and set last in the morning.
Many astrologers divide the ecliptic into 12 equal regions and assign zodiacal names to each division, although the divisions don't necessarily line up with the appropriate constellation.
Aries - The Ram
March 21 - April 20 Cardinal, Fire, Masculine Proud, youthful, impulsive, brave, competitive, arrogant, violent
Taurus - The Bull
April 21 - May 21 Fixed, Earth, Feminine Conservative, loyal, stubborn, materialistic, resistant to change, possessive, sensual
Gemini - The Twins
May 22 - June 21 Mutable, Air, Masculine Persuasive, concerned with information, highly literate, curious, adaptable, absent-minded, loves to travel
Cancer - The Crab
June 22 - July 22 Cardinal, Water, Feminine Cautious, family-oriented, romantic, domestic, imaginative, shy, thorough, interested in the past and tradition
Leo - The Lion
July 23 -August 21 Fixed, Fire, Masculine Proud, courageous, stubborn, extroverted, vain, ambitious, optimistic, open, associated with royalty
Virgo - The Virgin
August 22 - September 23 Mutable, Earth, Feminine Conservative, shy, prudish, kindly, uptight, sceptical, concerned with health, often introverted and melancholy
Libra - The Scales
September 24 - October 23 Cardinal, Air, Masculine Extroverted, analytical, unbiased, secretive, tactful, concerned with harmony but prone to collapse in the face of conflict
Scorpio - The Scorpion
October 24 - November 22 Fixed, Water, Feminine Vengeful, sarcastic, courageous, tenacious, protective of itself, known for survival in the face of disaster
Sagittarius - The Archer
November 23 - December 22 Mutable, Fire, Masculine Daring, proud, impatient, dual-natured (refined and intellectual as well as bestial and passionate), extroverted, looking to the horizon, progressive, eclectic
Capricorn - The Goat-Fish
December 23 - January 20 Cardinal, Earth, Feminine Neurotic, introspective, inhibited, conservative, fatalistic, methodical, practical, concerned with detail, a good planner
Aquarius - The Water Bearer
January 21 - February 19 Fixed, Air, Masculine Intellectual, connected to civilization, rational, individualistic, iconoclastic, concerned with science, tolerant
Pisces - The Fish
February 20- March 20 Mutable, Water, Feminine Emotional, self-sacrificing, adaptable, empathic, religious, versatile, talkative, often take on the behaviours of others, creative, impractical
What is Tarot?
The tarot is the storybook of our life, the mirror to our soul, and the key to our inner wisdom. The Tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism and story.
While many people believe that Tarot will tell you the future, making predictions is not really what Tarot cards are about.
When it comes to Tarot, fortune-telling is out, and intuition is in, especially if you want to create your ideal future and manifest your goals.
The most powerful way to read the Tarot is to use the cards to access your intuition and your inner wisdom. The imagery in the cards gives you instant access to your subconscious mind and your intuition. And from this place of inner power and wisdom, you can discover how to make positive changes now so you can manifest your goals and your dreams in the future.?
What are Psychic Readings?
Psychics have been known since early Greek recordings. Know as soothsayers, seers, prophets, oracles and witches, people with psychic powers have been known throughout history, weaved in stories and myths in the sands of time. The word psychic however was not commonly associated with these readers until around the 18th Century.
A psychic reading is a specific attempt to discern information through the use of heightened perceptive abilities; or natural extensions of the basic human senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and instinct. Psychics may use various tools to enhance their senses, including Tarot, numerology and astrology.
Using these senses and tools, psychics attempt to predict events in the future.
