Astrology, Fact or Fiction?

A horoscope is a map of the zodiacal circle with Earth downtown. The upper part of the circle represents the sun at its highest point during the day and its left and right are the eastern and western horizons.

Your host shows the relative positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars at a certain time and place of choice (e.g. The date, time, and location of your birth. Astrologers do not use “the time of”. On the contrary, they measure it as a time “secondal”, as measured by the sun's position in the spring equinox.

After dating and time are selected and accounted for as sydreal time as well as the known location, the astrologer consults an astronomical ephemer (a sign listing places of the sun, moon, planets, and consoles at any given time) to build the table.

While all of this was exhausting and demanding, computer programs have made it extremely easy. The science of building a sketch, however, is only the first step. Proper interpretation of the sketch is also an art and a science. Done properly, it reveals personality knowledge and current trends, and should be trusted only by a trained and accredited astrologer.

Astrology - Fact or Fiction?

The interest in astrology has continued over the centuries, sometimes falling from favor, but always recovering. Today, with practitioners in almost every country, the popularity of astrology is stronger than ever.

Some may view astrology as prejudgmental and without scientific grounds. Others accept the gravitational forces exerted on our planet by the sun and moon and conclude that planets have similar powers that can be designed through astrology. Still others claim that the symbolism of astrology can provide a deeper sense of self and events. Ancient civilizations have perished, but their gift of astrology survived. If it did not work, she would have taken her place alongside them in the history notes long ago. We welcome you on your exciting and rewarding journey as you continue to explore astrology, the oldest science!