Astrology is a belief system that suggests a relationship between the positions and movements of celestial bodies—such as planets and stars—and events and characteristics in human life. It is often used to gain insights into personality traits, relationships, and potential future events based on an individual’s birth chart, which is a map of the sky at the exact moment and location of their birth.
Astrology is divided into various branches, including:
- Natal Astrology: Focuses on an individual’s birth chart to provide insights into personality and life path.
- Horary Astrology: Answers specific questions by analyzing the positions of celestial bodies at the time the question is asked.
- Mundane Astrology: Examines world events and trends based on astrological principles.
- Electional Astrology: Helps choose the most auspicious times to undertake specific activities or events.
Astrology has been practiced in various forms across different cultures for thousands of years, including Western astrology, Vedic astrology (from India), and Chinese astrology, each with its own methods and interpretations.
While many people find astrology to be a valuable tool for self-reflection and understanding, it is important to note that it is considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community, as it lacks empirical evidence and reproducibility. Nonetheless, astrology continues to be popular and influential in many cultures around the world.