• • • Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of as a means of information about human affairs and terrestrial events. Astrology has been dated to at least the 2nd millennium BCE, and has its roots in systems used to predict seasonal shifts and to interpret celestial cycles as signs of divine communications. Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events, and some—such as the,, and —developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations., one of the oldest astrological systems still in use, can trace its roots to 19th–17th century, from which it spread to,, the and eventually. Contemporary Western astrology is often associated with systems of that purport to explain aspects of a person's and predict significant events in their lives based on the positions of celestial objects; the majority of professional astrologers rely on such systems.: 83 Throughout most of its history, astrology was considered a scholarly tradition and was common in academic circles, often in close relation with,,, and medicine.

1. Astrology Basics

Astrology Basics

Perhaps you recently found out that there is a lot more to astrology than simply knowing what your zodiac “sign” is, and you want to know how you can learn more about the subject. What follows are 10 tips on different steps that you can take and resources you can use in order to begin learning astrology.