What does astrology mean??

Answer 1

ASTROLOGY..

Divination that consists of interpreting the influence of stars and planets on earthly affairs and human destinies. In ancient times it was inseparable from astronomy. It originated in Mesopotamia (c. 3rd millennium BC) and spread to India, but it developed its Western form in Greek civilization during the Hellenistic period. Astrology entered Islamic culture as part of the Greek tradition and was returned to European culture through Arabic learning during the Middle Ages. According to the Greek tradition, the heavens are divided according to the 12 constellations of the zodiac, and the bright stars that rise at intervals cast a spiritual influence over human affairs. Astrology was also important in ancient China, and in imperial times it became standard practice to have a horoscope cast for each newborn child and at all decisive junctures of life. Though the Copernican system shattered the geocentric worldview that astrology requires, interest in astrology has continued into modern times and astrological signs are still widely believed to influence personality.

Answer 2

Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs in which knowledge of the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting, and organizing information about personality, human affairs, and other terrestrial matters. 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.[1]

Although the two fields share a common origin, modern astronomy is entirely distinct from astrology. Astronomy is the scientific study of astronomical objects and phenomena, whereas astrology is concerned with the attempt to correlate these phenomena with earthly affairs.[2][3] Astrology is variously considered by its proponents to be a symbolic language,[4][5] a form of art,[6] science,[6] or divination.[2][7] The scientific community generally considers astrology to be a pseudoscience[8] or superstition[9] as astrologers have failed empirical tests in controlled studies. [10] Despite the lack of scientific evidence, belief in astrology is widespread.

Answer 3

Astrology means "study of stars", and how their systems positioned and how they are related to a humans personality, future, love matches (compatibility). People who study astrology believe that the systems in astrology affect people in some way.

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Answer 4

I agree with jimpopla... In addition to that answer I believe Astrology isn't really a divination method as much as it is the way the planets stars etc. effect our human lives according to our birth date and astrology is a surprisingly accurate display of general personalities, in most people, according to their sign. My husband can pretty much guess what month a person was born in and whether or not it is in the beginning of the month or end of the month just by studying what astrology says about the personality of that zodiac. He does not claim to be psychic just well informed by some good books. You should experiment with some books and see for yourself.

Answer 5

Astrology is the study of the planets and how they effect us on earth. Basically I use astrology to find people who are compatible with me. Opposites may attract but they can't live together. Keeping it simple there is a sun sign, rising sign, and moon sign. They are found by having a chart done with your place and time you were born. Look up the rest, it's pretty fascinating. Once I learned about astrology I went back and looked at the people I knew were friends were compatible astrologically as well. Cancers love Leo men, but Leo men won't stay with cancer women. These are opposites.

Answer 6

A lot of people confuse this with astronomy.

Astrology is the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs

Astronomy is the "science" that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.

Answer 7

I won't go truly deep into the subject, but hear are a few words that may help, well astrology is the divination of planet movements and may affect human life, some are slightly better than others, like in your stars it may say something like keep a certain kind of rock with you if tht day your mood is unpredictable.

Answer 8

Hello. I do not believe in astrology and reading the horoscopes to tell important facts and factors of our lives. God, His Word and His are to be the facts and factors for our lives here on earth. It is He who created us with a purpose, potential, and destiny... one of which goes beyond this present life by the way! I do believe the stars have something important to tell us but only in the Gospel story of a Savior coming to triumph over sin and satan to bring salvation and deliverance! That is what the stars tell us friend. Jesus, the Lamb and the Lion of Judah has prevailed over him. That's all we need know about the stars. God set those stars out there as He willed, and it's a witness to the Creator and Divine Architect of life. So, my recommendation is to not get into astrology but find the Gospel story in it which can change your life. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Astrology is a study of stars, birthdays, planets,and numbers

Answer 10

Astrology is a Greek word that is divided in 2 parts.Astro that means star and logos that means science or speech.So is the science for the stars.