Where can I find the basics of horoscopes and astrology?

Question

I am looking for a standard book or other literature, from where I can learn and understand, how to make a horoscope based on date and hour of birth. Also I would like to know, at which universities I could study astrology,

I am looking for answers like Aldara or astroleolady gave in order to find a practicable theoretical introduction as well as the basic tools, which might be necessary for a beginner. Ah .... and if possible also from European answerers and literture can be also in German language.

Answer 1

Books:

This website, Astro America, has a huge list of Astrology books categorized and reviewed. Of course, there's Amazon.com and online used book stores as well, such as abebooks and Biblio.

http://www.astroamerica.com/

I recommend the March and McEvers series of books, The Only Way to Learn Astrology, for beginners new to Astrology. There are 6 in total.

http://www.astroamerica.com/author.html#m

Also the series called "Planets In"... is highly recommended for beginners.

Planets In Aspect
Planets In Houses
Planets In Composite
Planets In Love
Planets In Signs
Planets In Synastry
Planets In Youth
Planets In Transit

http://www.astroamerica.com/books.html#p

Education:

Kepler College
http://www.kepler.edu/

Bath Spa University College
http://www.astro.com/edu/ed_soph_e.htm

Online College of Astrology
http://www.astrocollege.com/

NCGR certification program
http://www.geocosmic.org/

ISAR certification program
http://www.isarastrology.com/

Good luck to you. :)

Answer 2

Start at www.Astrology.com.

Then consider the book, "The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need" by Joanna M. Woolfolk.

For reference, also look for an "Astrology Encyclopedia", mine is by James R. Lewis.

And very importantly, "The American Ephemeris - 20th Century, 1900-2000" and the A.E. 21st Century - 2000 -2050, for planetary positions, degrees and moon phases.

Once you learn the basics, how astrology and the zodiac works, you can determine for yourself which websites seem more or less accurate than others. And bear in mind, these websites are also written 'by the books'.

Answer 3

I my opinion horoscopes and astrology are real. However, for me I needed to dig a little deeper since my actual birthdate and chart did not match my personality. I found out I was the sign before me, with my same moon sign. Things like that happen with mainly premature babies. I made sure I consulted with close family and friends before I made a determination that my sign was actually different. I would say I am one of the very few people who are different like that. I now am very comfortable with my sign and natal chart since it describes me. My horoscopes are very well defined as well. However, this is not for everyone, most people do follow their sign and that resembles their traits. However, I think there are a few exceptions to that. But yes I do believe they are real. 100%.

Answer 4

Astrology refers to any of several systems, traditions or beliefs in which knowledge of the relative positions of celestial bodies and related information is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting and organizing knowledge about personality, human affairs and terrestrial events. A practitioner of astrology is called an astrologer or, less often, an astrologist. Historically the term mathematicus was used to denote a person proficient in astrology, astronomy, and mathematics.

The word "astrology" is derived from the Greek αστρολογία, from άστρον, astron, ("star") and λόγος (logos), which has a variety of meanings generally related to "systematic thought or speech." The -λογία suffix is written in English as -logy, "study or discipline".

Although the two fields share a common origin, modern astronomy as practiced today is not to be confused with astrology. While astronomy is the scientific study of astronomical objects and phenomena, astrology is the study of the supposed correlation of those objects with earthly and human affairs. Astrology is variously considered by its proponents to be a symbolic language, a form of art, science or divination. The scientific community considers astrology to be a pseudoscience.

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 also used a similar phrase to justify his studies in astrology: Suspiciendo despicio — "By looking up I see downward." Although the principle that events in the heavens are mirrored by those on Earth was one generally held in most traditions of astrology across the world, historically in the West there has been a debate among astrologers over the nature of the mechanism behind astrology and whether or not celestial bodies are only signs or portents of events, or if they are actual causes of events through some sort of "force" or mechanism. While the connection between celestial mechanics and terrestrial dynamics was explored first by Isaac Newton with his development of a universal theory of gravitation, claims that the gravitational effects of the planets and the stars are what accounts for astrological generalizations are not substantiated by the scientific community nor are they advocated by most astrologers.

Many of those who practice astrology believe the positions of certain celestial bodies either influence or correlate with people's personality traits, important events in their lives, physical characteristics, and to some extent their destiny - a claim that is often disputed by skeptics. Most modern astrologers believe that the cosmos (and especially the solar system) acts as a single unit, so that any happening in any part of it inevitably is reflected in every other part (thus "as above, so below" is still held to be true).

Most astrological traditions are based on the relative positions and movements of various real or construed celestial bodies and on the construction of celestial patterns as seen at the time and place of the event being studied. These are chiefly the Sun, Moon, the planets, the stars and the lunar nodes. The calculations performed in casting a horoscope involve arithmetic and simple geometry, which serve to locate the apparent position of heavenly bodies on desired dates and times based on astronomical tables. The frame of reference for such apparent positions is defined by the tropical or sidereal zodiacal signs on one hand, and by the local horizon (Ascendant) and midheaven (Medium Coeli) on the other. This latter (local) frame is typically further divided into the twelve astrological houses.

In past centuries, astrologers often relied on close observation of celestial objects and the charting of their movements. Today astrologers use data drawn up by astronomers, which are transformed to a set of astrological tables called ephemerides, showing the changing zodiacal positions of the heavenly bodies through time.

Answer 5

Google.com

Answer 6

Hhhmmmm?
Someday are you planning on having your own scaryscope I can read about my sign?
You can find that subject matter at any library - should be fun how it first began and it's origins.
good luck.

Answer 7

I think you will find the answers you seek by focusing on Uranus!

Answer 8

any university in the east coast.

Answer 9

you can go to Yahoo Horoscopes they say all of them

Answer 10

i have a book that says all that