History of Horoscopes and Astrology:
Astrology is a science which studies the influence that cosmic objects like planets and stars have on human beings. The position of the sun, moon, stars and planets at the time of people’s birth is said to affect their personality, relationships, and monetary conditions, to name a few.
Astrological signs or Sun Signs stand for twelve equal segments of the zodiac and resemble twelve basic personality types. Sun sign astrology is actually the simplest kind of astrology since it generates a person’s horoscope based on his/her date of birth. This kind of astrology produces very limited results. For a more accurate horoscope, astrologers need to know what sign each planet was in at the time of a person’s birth. The combination of planets, signs and other elements like houses and angles generate a very accurate profile of a person’s personality, present, past and future.
Sometimes you may find that you don’t fit into the description of your Sun Sign. In that case it is a good idea to check your Moon Sign. While the sun is said to rule your individuality, the moon appears to rule your personality. If you check your horoscope based on your moon sign, you may be surprised to find that it describes you better.
Your horoscope is your Birth or Natal chart which is given after a detailed analysis of the positions of all the planets in the zodiac, for a specific place and an exact time and date. It is usually in the form of a table, though the format differs from place to place. The positions of the sun, moon and other constellations are plotted on the chart based on their relation to the Earth, at the time of the individual’s birth.
So, it is your horoscope on which astrological predictions about your life and future are based. Horoscopes are different for each individual and represent his/her personality and more importantly, destiny. |
