History of zodiac signs?

Question

How did the whole zodiac signs and charts thing start?

Answer 1

The Zodiac
The zodiac (which is derived from the Greek word meaning "circle of animals") is believed to have developed in ancient Egypt and later adopted by the Babylonians. Early astrologers knew it took twelve lunar cycles (i.e., months) for the sun to return to its original position. They then identified twelve constellations that they observed were linked to the progression of the seasons and assigned them names of certain animals and persons (in Babylonia, for example, the rainy season was found to occur when the sun was in a particular constellation which was then named Aquarius, or water bearer).

The signs of the zodiac are subdivided into four groups:
FIRE SIGNS Aries, Sagittarius, Leo
WATER SIGNS Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
AIR SIGNS Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
EARTH SIGNS Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Each of these four groups is inscribed in its own quadrant -- or "house"--on a circle. The division of the twelve houses is based on the earth's daily rotation and relates to such circumstances as relationships, finances, travel, etc. The division of the twelve signs of the zodiac, on the other hand, is based on the earth's yearlong rotation around the sun and relates to character aspects (e.g., Venus represents affection, Mercury represents speech and writing, etc.). Each planet rules two signs and the sun and moon one each.

Approximately 2000 B.C., Babylonian astrologers believed that the sun, moon, and the five planets known at that time (Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Venus) possessed distinct powers. Mars, for example, appeared to be red and was associated with aggression and war.

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Answer 2

ZODIAC SIGNS AND FAMILY HISTORYMost astrologers are unaware that there are actually thirteen constellations in the zodiac! What does this mean for your future? th sign isn't alarming enough the zodiac signs you did know about don't match the actual positions Astronomy is a science not a history.

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The Lore of Astrology. An Earthlore immersive exploration through the history and evolution of the world's astrological sciences. Features include sign profiles histories study tools glossaries more. A History of Zodiac Astrology. People have been calculating the movements of the Sun and the Moon for at least years. The ancient Hindus divided the heavens into equal parts representing the day cycle of the Moon. the names of the twelve signs of the zodiac Aries Taurus Gemini History of Astrology. Babylonian Beginnings The division of the twelve signs of the zodiac on the other hand is based on the earth's yearlong rotation around the people who don't know anything about constellations have heard about the signs of the Zodiac in an astrological context

Answer 3

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The History of Astrology -- Another View by Robert Hand

Based on the above considerations, it is the thesis of this author that astrology as we know it came into being only once in time and in one place; the place is Mesopotamia (roughly modern Iraq) and the time is to be discussed below. Having said this, another point needs to be made; what we mean by "astrology as we know it" is horoscopic astrology, i.e., astrology the intention of which is the picking of favorable times for doing things, the answering of questions, the forecasting of mundane events, and the analysis of individual destiny, all based on a peculiar instrument, the theme, genesis, or birthchart. And that chart has a particular degree or sign which is marked as the beginning point of analysis. It is usually the degree or sign ascending, although for particular purposes the Sun, Moon, or Lot of Fortune may be used as well.


Mesopotamian Astrology First Stages

In the beginning Mesopotamian astrology was much like that of other cultures, a simple examination of the heavens for omens that might affect the kingdom. Often these observations of omens would include weather phenomena intermixed with true astronomical ones. What made the Mesopotamians different is that they began at an early time to make systematic observations of phenomena with an eye to finding regular patterns in the heavens that might correlate with patterns inhuman events.

According to Van der Waerden (Science Awakening, Vol. II, Oxford Univ.Press) the earliest astronomical writings known in Mesopotamia are from the old Babylonian period, roughly the time of Hammurabi. It is not known whether the Sumerians were involved in astronomical studies or not, but it would seem plausible that they were. There are also some writings which refer to the Akkadian period and which may date from about 2300 B.C.E. Here is an example of one of these early writings.

"If Venus appears in the East in the month Airu and the Great and Small Twins
surround her, all four of them, and she is dark, then will the King of Elam fall
sick and not remain alive."

Answer 4

i was thinking the same thing maybe the internet or an encyclopedia will help hmmm.....