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What is Astrology?

Astrology is a divination using celestial bodies: the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Historically the ideas of astrology and astronomy were tied together and practised by the same people as astrology relied on astronomy for its cosmic observations and astronomy relied on astrology for practical correlation and interpretation of these observations. The two terms referred to one and the same science. Sometime after the European Renaissance this understanding was lost by people in the West giving rise to the last century practice of astronomy without astrology, i.e. observation without application.

Astrology is a long-established method of exploring ourselves, our relationships and our place within the world. It works by taking a look at the significant environmental influences operating in a particular place at a given time – as expressed through the horoscope in the symbolic relationships of the heavenly bodies. Astrology, the science of the stars, can give us insight into all manner of situations.

The Horoscope is an astrological chart for a specific person or group that charts and correlates the signs of the zodiac as they are crossed by the sun, moon and planets and the position of planets in the twelve astrological houses.

Your astrological Sun Sign:

Leo: July 23–Aug. 22 (Lion)
Cancer: June 21–July 22 (Crab)
Gemini: May 21–June 20 (Twins)
Taurus: April 20–May 20 (Bull)
Aries: March 21–April 19 (Ram)
Pisces: Feb. 19–March 20 (Fish)
Aquarius: Jan. 20–Feb. 18 (Water Bearer)
Capricorn: Dec. 22–Jan. 19 (Goat)
Sagittarius: Nov. 22–Dec. 21 (Archer)
Scorpio: Oct. 23–Nov. 21 (Scorpion)
Libra: Sept. 23–Oct. 22 (Scales)
Virgo: Aug. 23–Sept. 22 (Virgin)

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