why do horoscopes exist? and how?

Answer 1

because people are superstitious and gullible.

Answer 2

HOROSCOPES - HISTORY

Astrology is one of the most ancient philosophies still in existence in this world. Some estimate it to be more than 3,000 years old but recent study of more esoteric beliefs place it further back into the clouded past of human history.In ancient times , and up until today Astrology has been used to predict what happens to countries, the outcome of wars, economic trends and much more about personal course of actions as well. Around the world, farmers know that for most crops, you plant in the spring and harvest in the fall. But in some regions, there is not much differentiation between the seasons. Since different constellations are visible at different times of the year, you can use them to tell what month it is. For example, Scorpius is only visible in the northern hemisphere's evening sky in the summer. Some historians suspect that many of the myths associated with the constellations were invented to help the farmers remember them. When they saw certain constellations, they would know it was time to begin the planting or the reaping.In course of time this dependence on the sky became a strong part of many cultures.Many nomadic tribes followed the night skies to move from one location to the other. Horoscopes and astrology began with the ancient Greeks some thousands of years ago. They evolved the belief that the position of the sun and the planets also had an effect on a person's life and what future events would happen to them can be predicted based upon their location. The word "astrology" is a Greek word that means "Science of the Stars." Astrology was used by the Chaldeans who lived in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. The people of China in Asia later became interested and began practicing Astrology . It is said that these people first noticed how the position of the sun influenced the seasons as well as the planting cycles of their agricultural practices. Then, somewhere in the year of 500 BC, philosopher Plato used Astrology and studied it further. This kept it alive, and it continued to spread on through the ages. However, it took a downturn when Galileo Galilei was the first astronomer to use a telescope in the 1500's. However, as time went by, astronomy once again took an upswing in popularity when it flourished in Egypt around the years of 300 BC. Then, during the Middle Ages, the practice of astrology quietly hid itself as the Christian Church became the predominent leading voice of the new world. It wasn't until the 1600's when an astrologer named William Lilly renamed astrology as being "Christian Astrology" in order to avoid the wrath of the Church and to make it more acceptable. This was instrumental in popularizing astrology and horoscopes of today.


Love & Blessings
Milly

Answer 3

Because the stars were there before the Tao. Astrology is not a religon, beliefe is not required, you have free choice. I'm also not going to try to convince you to belive in astrology, you can feel free to continue believing--or disbelieving in whatever you like. You see, astrology is a system (communacation) a perfectly logical system that's often described as equal parts "science" and art. Whatever you call it , it works. Honest. So it's not about believing. It's about (communication) understanding. About drawing parallels between the movements of planets in our universe and condictions down here--and that's not a new concept. It's called seasons, and gardners have been working with them for years. Well, astrologers are gardners, too. They just use all the planets, and the Moon, too, when they plant seeds.
It's not like thier asking you to chant, or rub herbs on your body. And nobody's going to channel a being from another plane. Promise. We're dealing with the planets here, and planets are real. I've seen them. So have you. NASA's even got snapshots. Planets are so "real" in fact , that they follow real orbits, consistant enough to put into mathmatical tables. Planets don't need you or me to "believe" in them, and I think it's safe to say they won't disappear, even if we reclassify ( Pluto ) them. So if your looking for winning lottery numbers, or something like false security ( religon ) your in the wrong department. If, on the other hand, you want to learn a brand knew way to describe everything you already know (communicate) in a language that will fascinate, befuddle, educate, and entertain you. Thats what astrology really is. Remember beliefe is not required, you do have freedom of choice. In this world, where some do not have freedom of choice, or some do, and limit themselves by the choices they make. What will you chose? I'll ask you, does a leaf need to believe in photosynthesis to turn green? Belief is not required you will reincarnate, anyway. Do you really believe when you exit this plane someone is going to ask you if you were Catholic? If so, will you have to endure your version of Heaven, or Hell, before your soul reincarnates? It's your choice?

Peace & Love

Pablo

Answer 4

There is only one type of horoscope--the fraudulent kind. Astrology is a superstition.

Answer 5

History of Astrology:

The Babylonians are generally credited with the birth of astrology. Their astrological charts enabled them to predict the recurrence of seasons and certain celestial events. So, in the beginning and for more than 2,000 years, astrology and astronomy were the same science.

Babylonian astrology was introduced to the Greeks early in the 4th century B.C. and, through the studies of Plato, Aristotle, and others, astrology came to be highly regarded as a science. It was soon embraced by the Romans (the Roman names for the zodiacal signs are still used today) and the Arabs and later spread throughout the entire world.

While earliest astrology was used to bring a sense of order out of apparent chaos, it was soon utilized to predict weather patterns, primarily for agricultural purposes. It was eventually broadened to include forecasts of natural disasters and war and other events in the course of human affairs. Amassing successes in these fields, it was a natural progression for astrology to be used as counsel for kings and emperors and, in time, for all of us.

http://www.astrologers.com/html/history.html
http://www.robhand.com/histintr.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astrology

Answer 6

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Answer 7

easy way to make a buck and they are all just how you interpret them. anybody can right a horoscope

Answer 8

its about planet movements actually. Its a bit tricky. im more into tarot card readings.

Answer 9

for entertainment
for people who are grasping with reality and need some hope
power of suggestion
mind over matter

Answer 10

God made them and the watchers exchanged the info in trade for human sexual relations and which began astrology, scorcery and other sorts of witchcraft.

Answer 11

becuase of stars
that how they read them
and made it up