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Astrology "Astrology
is a pseudo science,
through which one is supposed to be able to predict the results of human
acts, as well as the future of individuals and whole nations according to the
positions of the stars and planets." (Big Soviet Encyclopedia.
1970) That's a pretty
good definition; in fact, if you take out two words, it's even accurate.
Astrology is an interesting "pseudo science", which has existed for
over 5 thousand years. During this time, many pseudo sciences and false
prophets have come and gone. Many civilizations have blossomed and decayed.
But astrology still exists; not only does it exist, it's even growing. People
all over the world have admitted to seeking advice from astrologers these
include researchers, doctors, celebrities, poets, astronomers, physicists,
and government advisors. Many great thinkers of the past studied astrology
including: Ptolemy, Aristotle, Hippocrates, Seneca, Kepler,
Galileo, and several Popes including John XX, John XXI, Julian II, and Leo X.
Why did so
many great thinkers study astrology? These people
didn't study astrology just for fun. Astrology was used to predict wars, the
rise and fall of dynasties, world cataclysms and many other
"smaller" events. What is the common view of astrology today? Most
people know nothing more of astrology than what they read of their sun sign
forecast on the "entertainment" page in newspapers and magazines.
Some people have had their personal horoscope done by a computer program or
have read generic versions in books. Fewer still, have gone to a trained
astrologer. Of course, that brings up the question of why one would want to
go to an astrologer. It's not necessarily clear how astrology might be useful
– in addition, some people may be rather nervous about having their chart
done. Why are you afraid of knowing what your
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Thaya"