History of Astrology

★ Origins of Western Astrology ()

●What is the origin of astrology? It is no longer possible to know because of its age, but it can be traced back to ancient times from ancient legends and documents that have been handed down.

● More than 3,000 years ago, on the great plain of Mesopotamia alluvial by the two rivers Euphrates and Tigris. At that time, the ancient nomads combined the observation of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon and the other five planets, with the worship of celestial bodies and the primitive beliefs of human beings, to develop a form of divination that forms the basis of astrology today. Astrology was used to predict the weather, the harvest of crops, and all changes in nature and man.

● It was not until more than 600 years ago that astrology was systematically summarized and organized by the Chaldeans, who established the great kingdom of Mesopotamia with Babylon as their capital. At that time, the movement of the celestial bodies was observed with the naked eye, and the Chaldeans had their own unique achievements in mathematics and calendars, and the calendar we use today was created by the astrologers of the Chaldeans at that time. In modern Western culture, the honeymoon after the wedding ceremony is also the first thing they adopt, which is an astrological ritual that means to jointly open the door to happiness.

● In the fifth century B.C., the Babylonians divided the ecliptic into twelve houses of 30 degrees, and the earliest known astrological chart appeared in 409 B.C. Later, the Greeks compared the sun, moon and the planets of the solar system to the gods of ancient Greek mythology. Later, the Latin names of these Greek gods became the basis for later astrology.

● Astrologers define the interrelationship between the movements of the stars and the imaginary distance of the Earth based on the cosmic model proposed by astronomers. Astrologers established a complete correspondence between the planets and the zodiac signs and everything in the world, so the application of astrology became more and more extensive. To put it simply, the concept of astrology is to unite the microcosm that represents the earthly shijie and the macrocosm that represents the heavenly shijie, that is, the idea of "the unity of heaven and man".

@有趣的新发现

★ The origin of the constellation seems to be much older, and it may be a relic of an ancient civilization. From the movement of Leo, represented by the human-faced sphinx, with the movement of the equinox, the horoscope tells us the time. More than 10,000 years ago, some people built a sphinx, so it's interesting!

@原始时代的神话

★ NU, THE GODDESS OF HEAVEN IN EGYPSTAN. She stretched out her delicate body across the horizon of her husband's SEB. His body is dotted with dazzling stars, and on his back floats the boat of the sun god Rui (RA), which sails from sunrise to sunset. Every morning Rui is born as a baby. Grow into a great god at noon, grow old and die at dusk. Therefore, all astrology sees the sun's daily sunrise to sunset as the process of birth, adulthood, and old age.

@行星. Phases and Houses ()

● Astrology defines the different personality traits of the 12 zodiac signs. Then, based on the person's birth time and place of birth (latitude and longitude), it is calculated that the position of the planets in the solar system at that time is based on the position of the person concerned in the zodiac house, but the phase and the angle of intersection between the stars change at any time and have different interpretations, so even if the person born on the same day will not have the same natal chart, the earth itself will rotate, and there will be a longitude difference every four minutes, and the natal house will be determined according to the eastern horizon at the time of birth, and then the 12 houses of life will be divided according to this.

● Astrology itself is like a calculation problem. The more accurate the data is (preferably down to the second), so that the results of the horoscope are more informative. Astrology involves complex astronomical calculations, so this is why ancient astrologers knew a little about astronomy.

@12星座与88星座的由来

★ In ancient times, in order to facilitate the identification of directions and observation of celestial phenomena during navigation, the stars scattered in the sky were connected by imagination, and half of them were named in ancient times. It is named according to the myths and shapes of ancient civilizations (including Mesopotamian, Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greek myths and epics). The other half (mostly in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere) is named in recent times, often after nautical instruments.

● In ancient times, due to the different regions, the way of "Lianliankan" was also different! Now Shijie has unified the constellation map to divide the sky into 88 regions and 88 constellations.

●THE "SIGN" WE GENERALLY TALK ABOUT REFERS TO THE "SUN SIGN", THAT IS, THE PERSON ON THE EARTH IS THE CENTER, AND AT THE SAME TIME SEES THE POSITION OF THE SUN IN ORBIT (GREEK: ZODIAC: MEANING ~ THE CIRCLE FORMED BY ANIMALS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "ECLIPTIC"), AND SAYS WHAT SIGN THAT PERSON IS.

● More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek astronomer Hipparchus (Hipparchus, 190~120 BC) marked the position of the sun on the ecliptic, and divided the ecliptic into twelve sections, with the vernal equinox point as 0 °, from the vernal equinox (that is, the ecliptic zero), every 30 ° for a house, and named after the main constellations contained in each house at that time, in order, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Lion, Maiden, Libra, Scorpion, Centaur, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces is the other house, which is called the zodiac sign. There are twelve constellations in total. Babies born at the time of the Earth's orbit to each of the asterities will grow up with a number of similar characteristics, including behavioral traits. Linking these associations (rich imagination and creativity) concretizes the humanity of these astral clusters, and adds a mythological tinge to them as an important part of culture (mainly Greek and Roman mythology). This set of numerology has evolved and has been handed down to the present day for at least 5,000 years, and they are represented by these twelve zodiac signs. However, these constellations do not mean a certain 'star', but can only be regarded as 'a representative sign with the same name'.

Introduction to Astrology

★ What is Astrology?()

● This is a difficult question to answer, it contains mythology, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, prophecy and religion, if you want to describe astrology~

1. Astrology is a set of symbolic language: In the most basic way, astrology is a set of language, this set of symbolic systems is mainly to describe the relationship between the earth and other cosmic stars, and the most important part is to understand the influence of other stars in the universe on the earth.

2. Astrology is a tool: Of course, astrology can be used as a tool for all kinds of things on earth. can be analyzed from an astrological point of view.

3. Astrology is a way of thinking: In addition to the practical part, astrology also has its own set of logic, and this logic is a way of thinking. It is different from other disciplines.

@星星和地球的生命相关连

● Since ancient times, humans have discovered that there seems to be some kind of connection between the stars in the sky and life on Earth. In ancient agrarian societies, human beings depended on the sky for food. However, the changes of wind and clouds, ice, thunder, water, and fire are all irresistible, and they gradually discover that the movement of the sun, moon and stars, the rise and fall of all things, and even the fate of human personality. There are a number of subtle interactions. In the Book of Changes, it is mentioned: "An image is formed in the sky, and it is formed in the earth", and the sky has this image. This is how the earth is formed. Therefore, by observing the stars in the sky, recording the results of observations, and statistically summarizing them, a kind of fate science has been developed.

@行星才是主角

★ Modern astrology is an extension of Chaldean astrology, a set of theories and deductions that originated among the Babylonians of the ancient Mesopotamian plains of Central Asia (i.e., the Euphrates and Tigris valleys). With a history of about 5,000 years, it has evolved over time and crystallized the wisdom of countless masters, and has become a part of modern life. The main concepts are:

●Every planet in the solar system (i.e., the Sun, Moon, metal, wood, water, fire, earth, Neptune, Celestial, Hades, and their moons and the so-called Fifth Planetary Group-Asteroid Belt) is born to each person. All of them have magnetic field effects that produce significant differences in people depending on the angle and distance.

● The twelve extended constellations (i.e., 12 constellations) of each planet and the earth where people are located represent twelve different basic archetypes. This is the natural clue that God has left to human numerology, and each planet affects people in different ways, and when these planets move, their behavior and destiny also change. ()

★ Simply put, what exactly is astrology?

●Astrology is the study of the relationship between the stars and people. What house and constellation the stars are in, and how they will react to the individual and shijie. When the stars have an aspect to the stars, they have an effect on people, and what stars affect what part of people? What is the effect when my stars react with your stars? What kind of effect does the aspect of the stars in the sky have with our stars?

● This is what astrology cares about!

Astrological symbols

★ Symbols and Characteristics of Astrology ()

● Astrology is a set of languages, which naturally have their own special symbols, and become a system of their own. The origin of astrological symbols is no longer known, but what can be known is that at least 8,000 years ago, there was a set of astrological languages and scripts, and although the astrological symbols we use today are different from those of people 8,000 years ago, we can see traces of primitive creations in a large part.

● At the same time, it is a kind of associative art, in astrology, we can understand the connotation of astrology through these ready-made symbols, it contains two parts: one of them, is the symbol of the constellation, we can understand the characteristics of the constellation through understanding the symbol of the constellation, of course, it also contains many traditional mythological and cultural values. The other part is the symbol of the planets.

★ Semiotics of constellations

● The various symbols used in astrology have their own meanings, and they are all given a brief introduction to the symbols of the constellations. Each of the 12 zodiac signs is represented by its own ancient symbolic graphics and symbols, and each sign is related to the human personality and represents 12 different archetypal symbols.

1. Aries

● The symbol of Aries is a pictographic method that symbolizes the head of the sheep, and the most obvious part of the horn and nose of the sheep is removed, and some traits can be associated with the myth of Aries, such as impulsiveness and courage. On the other hand, there are also people who refer to the symbol of Aries as a symbol of new green shoots, showing the new life and prosperity of the earth.

2. Taurus

● The symbol of Taurus is that it symbolizes the head of the bull and depicts the image of the bull with simple lines. On the other hand, the round face of the cow shows comfort and pleasure, but the horns on it suggest that the cow also has a time to break out.

3. Gemini

● The symbol for Gemini is II., which symbolizes twins, compared to the first two signs. It's a bit more abstract, and the myth of Gemini tells us about Gemini's duality and inherent contradictions. In fact, Gemini represents not only duality, but the so-called plurality, which can be seen on the one hand. But on the other hand, it also hints at possible superficiality. ()

4. Cancer

● The symbol of Cancer is that it symbolizes the chest, which means that Cancer is related to the chest, and as you can imagine from the myth of Cancer, there is a feeling of home. It's also about jealousy. On the other hand, it has also been pointed out that the symbol of Cancer is actually a symbol of the carapace of Cancer, which can also be seen in the protective qualities of Cancer. and hidden habits.

5. Leo

● The symbol of Leo is a symbol of the lion's tail, the tail raised high, fully showing the personality of the lion, and the myth of Leo can be associated with the lion's bravery and good fighting. It is easy to think of a lot of Leo's characteristics by the lion, noble and compassionate. The wind of kings, but don't forget, the lioness is the one who goes out hunting.

6.Virgo

● The symbol of Virgo is a symbol of the female genitalia, which may not be easy to see. But if you look at the right half, you can see that in the myth of Virgo, you can see the meaning of the harvest. Some of the qualities of Virgo can also be found in the association of Virgo from Virgo, such as caution, prudence, quietness, and shyness. On the other hand, virginity also represents intelligence and acuity.

7. Libra

● The symbol for Libra is a symbol of a scale, with the Greek letter Ω representing the measurement, and the lower - representing the basis of the measurement. The fair traits of Libra can be seen in Libra mythology. But from that scale, you can see the basic idea of Libra's pursuit of balance, and at the same time, the wavering scale also shows Libra's hesitation.

8. Scorpio

● The symbol of Scorpion is a symbol of the male genitals, which is a bit similar to Virgo, and it should also be imagined from the right half, and the source of Slyph's jealousy can be known from the mythology of Scorpion. Scorpion's desires can be known from the male genitalia, and on the other hand, it is also believed that the symbol of Scorpion is a carapace and a poisonous needle that symbolizes the scorpion, showing the quality of revenge. ()

9. Sagittarius

● The symbol of Sagittarius is a symbol of the archarius's arrow, returning to the simple form of the pictogram, and the Sagittarius myth can be seen from the Sagittarius myth Sagittarius's wisdom and love of freedom. The archer's archetype is a man with a bow and arrow, the horse on the lower body symbolizes the pursuit of absolute freedom, the upper body symbolizes knowledge and wisdom, and the arrow in the hand shows the aggressive and hurtful side of the archer.

10. Capricorn

● Capricorn symbols the head of a sheep and the tail of a fish, abstract but basically pictographic; Capricorn is also known as Capricorn, which is caused by the image of a goat on its upper body, and there is a desire to climb to the top, but don't forget that Capricorn also has a fishtail that symbolizes feelings under the water.

11. Aquarius

● The symbol of Aquarius is a wave of water and air, which is figurative but abstract, and Aquarius can be seen from the mythology of Aquarius for freedom and individualism. The wave symbolizing Aquarius is a representative of high intelligence, and the characteristics of the wave to think about the characteristics of Aquarius seem to be regular, but there is no specific image, and it is an unpredictable sign.

12.Pisces

● The symbol of Pisces is a symbol of two fish, and one of them is connected by a ribbon, which can be associated with the escapist trait of Pisces in Pisces mythology. The two fish of Pisces swim in two directions, which not only shows the duality of Pisces, but also symbolizes the contradictions and complexities inherent in Pisces.

★ Planets

●The word "planet" means wanderer. Unlike the stars in the constellations, the planets wander in the zodiac. It includes the traditional sun, moon, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as the discovery of Uranus in 1781, Neptune in 1846, and Pluto in 1930, and astrologers have also incorporated it into their astrological system. Each zodiac sign has a guardian relationship with a star, which helps us understand the characteristics of the constellation. In the traditional guardianship relationship, except for the Sun and the Moon, which are the guardians of one sign, the other Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn each have two signs. The Triumph discovered in modern times has been determined by continuous experiments. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus and Pisces is ruled by Neptune. Pluto rules the constellation Scorpion. Some astrologers believe that there are two planets in the solar system, and that each of the twelve zodiac constellations is ruled by one star, and there is no situation where the two constellations share a single ruling star. ()

● By the characteristics of the ruling star and the meaning it represents. We can associate the characteristics of its ruling signs, and some people even advocate that the constellations themselves do not have qualities, and their characteristics are derived from the ruling planets. Of course, there is some problem with this argument, that is, there is no way to distinguish the difference between the two signs that are also ruled by Mercury (or Venus), but it also shows the importance of the ruling planet in understanding the characteristics of the signs.

★ The Symbols and Meanings of the Ruling Stars

● The traits of the ruling planet and the zodiac sign are inextricably linked. It is also a way for us to better understand the characteristics of the zodiac signs. In astrology, each planet is used to symbolize the energy and behavior patterns of each person, and the movement of the planets is interpreted in symbolic language, explaining how they reflect life on Earth.

● The symbol of the planets is a combination of three basic figures, the crescent, the cross and the circle, which represent the soul, matter and spirit, respectively. Combine with each other to represent the meaning of the planets.

1. Sun

● A circle that symbolizes the spirit, and there is a small dot in the circle. It means the sprout of life in chaos.

● The Sun rules Leo, which is the meaning of self-expression on the personal birth chart. It is the source of light for all planets, so it affects character. Looking at Leo from the sun, you can find its love and luminous qualities, and in addition, the sun is often compared to the emperor, which is also related to Leo's love of face and the wind of kings.

2. Moon

● A new moon that symbolizes the soul. It represents a connection to the past or past life.

● The Moon rules Cancer, which means emotions on the personal birth chart. The dominant reaction is that the moon associates with the qualities of Cancer, and immediately thinks of the mood ups and downs like the moon, and the romance of the moonlight, and the mother who is related to the moon is also related to the caring qualities of Cancer. ()

3. Mercury

● The mysterious Mercury symbol, the spirit connects matter and soul, producing a union of the three.

● Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, and the meaning of the personal birth chart is rationality. Expressing people's thinking tendencies and expressive abilities. Mercury's image of Gemini can be associated with quick thinking and a lot of cleverness, and of course, Gemini's radio station traits. Most people can think of critical and analytical traits when Mercury associates them with Virgo's qualities, but Virgo's meticulous mind is also related to Mercury's guardianship.

4. Venus

● Represents the symbol of spirit over matter.

● Venus rules Taurus and Libra; Governing people's feelings, Venus thinks about Taurus characteristics, often thinks of possessiveness and the habit of saving money, and on the other hand, Venus is also associated with Taurus's peaceful qualities. When Venus associates Libra traits, Libra will not ignore Libra's beauty-loving nature, but at the same time, Libra may also have hedonistic tendencies because of Venus's guardianship.

5. Mars

● In contrast to Venus, material desires transcend spirituality.

● Mars rules Aries, the meaning of the personal birth chart is impulsive. Representation of the person's mode of possession. When you think of Aries traits from Mars, you can quickly think of impulsiveness and energy, and the Mars-related traits of Aries are also their courage to defy anything.

6. Jupiter (Jupiter) ()

● The soul is above the matter, which means that the soul dominates the matter and ascends.

● Jupiter rules Sagittarius, and the meaning of the personal birth chart is expansion. The 'blessings' of man, the state of spiritual life! Looking at the characteristics of Sagittarius from Jupiter, we can find the characteristics of exaggerated display and constant pursuit of new experiences, and on the other hand, the philosophy of Sagittarius is also related to Jupiter.

7. Saturn:

● Matter is above the soul, and the soul is concretized by the confinement of matter.

● Saturn rules Capricorn, and the meaning on the personal birth chart is limitation. and the way people are damaged. When you think of Saturn's Capricorn traits, you can probably think of conservatism and indifference, but don't forget that Capricorn's experience-oriented trait is also related to Saturn.

8. Uranus

● Spiritual matter, separating the soul and unraveling the past.

● Uranus rules Aquarius, which means change on the personal birth chart. As well as the ability to be different, it is up to Uranus to think about the qualities of Aquarius, the most obvious of which is that Aquarius is unconventional and different, but in fact, Aquarius's inventive talent is also related to Uranus.

9. Neptune

●The soul is penetrated by matter, which represents sacrifice. ()

● Neptune rules Pisces, which has a dreamy meaning on the personal birth chart. It is related to the imagination of the individual. Neptune's qualities in Pisces can be found to be inclusive and romantic, and on the other hand, Pisces's hazy traits are also associated with Neptune.

10. Pluto

● The soul is between matter and spirit, causing a transformation.

● Pluto rules Scorpion, which means transcendence on the personal birth chart. Affect the mysterious part of people. When you think about the qualities of Scorpion from Pluto, it is not difficult to think of its deep and unknown characteristics, and in addition, the strong willpower of Scorpion is also related to Pluto. (To be continued.) )