| ASTROLOGY/HOROSCOPES
Astrology
is the study of how events on earth is based upon the positions and
movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars. Depending on the position
of these mysterious bodies at the time of our birth, Astrologers believe
these bodies and their movements reflect our individualism and personality.
In order to understand an individual's character at the heart, Astrologers
created and used a diagram known as a horoscope (aka birth) charts.
This horoscope charts helps to analyze our character with respect
to the heavenly bodies and their positions during the time of our
birth. The horoscope is illustrated by an ecliptic circle. ("The
ecliptic is the plane on which the earth orbits around the sun in
a year. It is divided into twelve sections, called the signs of the
Zodiac. The Zodiac divides the calendar year into 12 sections, and
then each section is represented by a sign." Definition excert
from The Mystery
of Astrology by Nicki Tesch)
There are two dominant type of zodiac interpretations:
EASTERN
ASTROLOGY
According to Chinese legend, the order of the twelve signs
was determined by Buddha, upon celebration of the Chinese New Year
(which falls on different dates, from mid-January to mid-February.)
Buddha invited all of the animals in the kingdom together for a
meeting, but only 12 creatures attended. The first to arrive was
the quick-wit Rat (who was aggressive enough to jump off of the
back of the Ox in order to be the first in line) next in line came
the serious, enduring and hard-working Ox with the courageous and
honorable Tiger. Then followed the outspoken and majestic Dragon
along with the philosophical Snake. The physically active Horse
arrived with the artistic Goat. The spirited and active Monkey and
the showy Rooster came as well. The last to join the others was
the watchful Dog and the meticulous, friendly Pig. Buddha gave each
animal a year of its own, bestowing the nature and characteristics
of each to those born in that animals year. A well known Chinese
saying is, 'This is the animal that hides in your heart'.
WESTERN ASTROLOGY
The signs of the zodiac for Western Astrology include
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn and Pisces. Astrologers assign every planet (including
the sun and moon) with a particular sign of the Zodiac.
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