The astronomical basis of astrology
Since ancient times, astrology and astronomy have been inseparable. From a historical point of view, the relationship between astrology and astronomy relation. At least we can say that they were from the same family five hundred years ago. There was no difference between astrology and astronomy at the earliest. This is because people who observe astronomical phenomena do so because of the need for astrology. There is no one who specializes in observing astronomical phenomena without astrology. Astrology and astronomy can be said to be the study of the same sky but from different perspectives.
After the Scientific Revolution, some scientists began to regard astrology as an ancient and backward superstition, and diverged from astrology. Therefore, a group of people appeared who only cared about the stars in the sky, regardless of their relationship with what happened on the earth. whether the matter is related. Nowadays, in order to know the positions of stars more accurately, astrologers mostly rely on astronomical knowledge as a basis, and the data used have also undergone precise astronomical calculations. Unfortunately, most modern astronomers have lost the ability to do astrology.
Astrology and astronomy are closely related. Astrology must rely on astronomical observations and calculations to calculate the positions of stars. Therefore, to learn astrology, you must first understand basic astronomical knowledge. To understand astrology, you must understand how astrology is related to the actual astronomical stars.
The relationship of planets is in zodiac sign and house position
Astrology is earth-centered. Although everyone now knows that the earth revolves around the sun, astrologers are concerned about the relationship between other stars and the earth. Therefore, astrology is Some calculations are centered on the earth, that is, the place where the event occurs is the reference point for calculation.
Stars are the source of influence: Astrologers believe that stars in the sky will affect things that happen on the earth. Although it is not yet clear how the influence is done, it can be said that the stars are the source of influence. Constellations and palaces are tools used for measurement. Constellations represent 12 basic archetypal symbols, and palaces represent 12 basic scenes of contact between people and the world.
As for how to estimate the influence of stars, there are two main tools in astrology. One is the familiar constellation, which divides the zodiac into twelve equal intervals from the vernal equinox; The second is the house, which is the interval that divides the zodiac from the Ascendant point into twelve points; all stars will fall into a certain constellation and a certain house. . There is an angle between the stars, which may be zero degrees or one hundred and eighty degrees. This is the so-called phase in astrology.
Star chart structure
Incorporate the language of astrology into the star chart using poetry and philosophy. Imagine that you are a baby who has just come into the world. The human entity occurs within the horizon of meaning that unfolds around us. Divide the heavens into those visible in our consciousness, and those below the earth which are unconsciously invisible.sky. The entire sky, the "universe," revolves around us from east to west every day. Carrying the sun, moon, stars and ecliptic across our sky represents the repeated changes in human experience. Directly above our local sky is the "zenith". He represents the pinnacle of career, and also represents where we will go and the future.
On the contrary, the corresponding point on the other side passing through the center of the earth is the "nadir". This is the past, where we came from, and where we will return. From the immovable polar axis of the rotating sky to the zenith and nadir, and orthogonal to the horizontal lines, are the north and south meridians. This is our connection to the center of the universe and our line of time and history. Meridians and horizontal lines intersect, cutting our sky into four quadrants. This is the cross we bear and the destiny we are assigned.
Constellation (Prototype)
Constellations usually refer to the constellations in the sky, which are fixed to the earth. They are connected and memorized graphically for identification. The orientation of celestial bodies.
The 12 constellations of the zodiac are the 12 constellations located on the zodiac among the 88 constellations. In astrology, the meaning of the constellation is synonymous with the direction of the universe, representing 12 basic patterns and forms of expression. What most people call sun signs now is a classification based on the sun and the 12 constellations as prototypes, which is different from the 12 constellations on the celestial sphere. They are two levels apart from each other.
12 Constellations
The 12 constellations are arranged on the ecliptic along which the sun travels. However, the 12 constellations in astrology are not actual celestial bodies in astronomy, but areas divided by the ecliptic at intervals of 30 degrees based on the vernal equinox. Therefore, it is actually somewhat different from the position of the constellations in the night sky.
Aries The fire sign represents self-awakening, activity, belligerence, and the tendency to love new experiences.
Taurus An earth sign, gentle and possessive. There is a tendency to pursue material beauty.
Gemini is an air sign, light and intellectual. Verbalization tendency.
Cancer A water sign, maternal instinct, easy to get close to. The tendency to protect and nurture.
Leo is a fire sign, self-esteem, vitality and creativity. The tendency to express oneself.
Virgo is an earth sign, critical and analytical. Service orientation.
Libra is an air sign, sociable and harmonious. The tendency to achieve balance.
Scorpio, the water sign, is exploration, persistence, and depth. The tendency to be in deep feelings.
Sagittarius is a fire sign, longing for freedom and distance. The tendency to move towards an ideal.
Capricorn Earth sign, self-management, sense of responsibility, conservatism. The tendency to get things done.
Aquarius Air sign, inherent. The tendency to be independent and free in everything.
Pisces A water sign, sympathetic and emotional. The tendency to immerse yourself in a certain situation.
Stars (force)
In astrology, the so-called stars refer to the planets that are relatively close to us in the solar system. They are relatively close to the earth, have strong gravity, and have a more direct influence. . For example: the movement of the moon is related to tides and a woman’s menstrual cycle. Most major earthquakes occur when Jupiter, Pluto and Uranus form an angle of 90 degrees. All prove the influence of stars on the earth. In astrology, the stars are the driving forces, a person's abilities, and the actors on the stage of life.
Planet
Everyone knows that there are twelve types of constellations, but when looking at a person’s personality, you cannot use the sun or star, that is, generally what we call ourselves is Zodiac sign, when I say I am a Sagittarius, it means that my sun sign is Sagittarius; and when truly analyzing a person's personality, we also need to look at all the other planets. Each planet governs certain traits as follows:
Sun: It is the source of light for all planets, so it has the most important influence on character. Every star nature is affected by it.
Moon: mainly governs people’s emotions and psychological needs
Venus: feelings, aesthetics, love, money
Mercury< /u>: People's thinking tendency and expression ability
Mars: The expression of people's will and action
Jupiter: People's "blessing", expansion, luck, spiritual life
Saturn: The way people are damaged, how to defend, inhibit and prolong it
Uranus: Influences the human nervous system and is also the planet of generations
Neptune: Influences people's imagination, and is also the planet of generations
Pluto: Influences the part of humans and gods, it is also the planet of generations
Ascendant: Lord of life, social personality mask< /p>
