THE HOROSCOPE

An astrological horoscope is a chart mapping the positions of the sun, moon, planets, astrological aspects and angles with respect to a certain point in time. Using this chart, astrologers make predictions about what the future holds for people based on their birth date. These forecasts are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world and attract a huge readership.

The word horoscope, when traced back to its Greek origins, consists of two words: “hour” (or “season”) and “observer”. Horoscopic astrology is the most popular form of astrology in many parts of the world and can be divided into four branches according to the information being sought. Natal astrology seeks information about an individual and his or her life experience, katarchic astrology seeks information about past events and those planned for the future, horary astrology seeks to answer a question based on the current horoscope chart, and mundane (or world) astrology seeks information about world events.

Astrology is a collection of traditions and beliefs dating back to ancient times, its premise being that the planets 'and stars ' positions relative to each other can reveal information about people and earthly affairs. Ever since it came about c. 3000 BC it 's played a central role in important world civilizations, including that of the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Mayans and Aztecs. It 's also an important precursor to the scientific discipline of astronomy.

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