Western astrology

Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial objects as a means for divining information about human affairs and terrestrial events. Astrology is a study based off the position of the sun, stars, moon, and planets. This study involves observing the positioning of these celestial cosmos at the time of peoples’ births in belief that they will have an effect on their personalities, relationships, and economic fortunes. Astrology has been declared a pseudoscience by…

campfire or to your kids as a bedtime story. “Many Astrologers feel that the figure of a ship upon the ocean is appropriate to describe the methods they use” (Adams et. al. n.p). Over time the stories and legends slowly became more, which resulted in astrology. It is important to know the beliefs have changed over time and how much they have evolved to fit the world's view on life. In order to know where the legends…

horoscope for a client (Ibid). He started realizing why astrology should not be practiced (Ibid). First of all, one should not confuse astronomy and astrology. Astronomy is the study of outer space and the objects in it. Astrology is the study of how the planets and stars affect the lives and behaviors of people. Astronomy is true, while astrology is false. Astrology has its beginning back thousands of years ago. The gods, whom the…

Astrology is now classified as pseudoscience yet people continue to adhere to old traditions. Many people still believe that a meticulously calculated birth chart holds all the secrets to their life. Astrology dictates that the placement of planets shape our destiny, whether it be good or bad. There is no way out of it, besides mantras, yogas, and sacrifice. You can only alleviate not resolve. “Placement of celestial objects” holds no ultimate authority of one 's future. It is a misconception…

Claims / Assumptions / Evidence Astrology attempts to explain the role of celestial bodies and their qualities to create a synthesis, thus allowing astrologists to present a complete picture of people and their potential. Planets’ qualities consist of the signs, and elements which are fire, air, water, and earth. The primary claim being made by believers of astrology is that mankind is affected not only by the traits we inherit and the environment in which we are raised, but also by the…

People have and continue to depend on zodiac/astrological signs for some aspect of their life. The earliest astrology was used to bring a sense of order out of chaos (“History”). It was used to predict weather patterns for agricultural purposes, seasons, forecasts of natural disasters, war, celestial events and other events in the course of human affairs (“History”). Today in American culture however, these signs are used to inform people about their daily horoscope, lucky numbers, who their…

we would have to look at empirical research. In the online article, Astrology: Is it scientific, it is shown that Astrology and Zodiac signs are just a matter of pseudoscience and they hold no merit. In the conclusion of the article, “Astrology is not a very scientific way to answer questions. Although astrologers seek to explain the natural world, they don 't usually attempt to critically evaluate…

There are quite a lot of similarities and differences in many stories. Earlier this week, we read two legends that I think are alike in various ways. These stories are “Cat and Rat” and “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies.” The short story “Cat and Rat” explains why the Chinese Zodiacs are in their order while also mentioning why cats despise rats. This is because Rat sabotaged Cat’s chance having a Chinese Zodiac named after her. The other legend, “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies”, it doesn’t…

Waverly Jong is a very talented girl that started playing competitive chess at a very young age. She expanded her knowledge of the game and played in many tough tournaments against opponents that were twice her age and size. As time progressed, Waverly became extremely proficient at chess- so much that “By my ninth birthday I was a national chess champion”(Tan 99). Although she was a very good chess player she struggled developing a loving bond with her mother. Waverly says “in her hands I…

The roast beef sandwich with lettuce and tomato did not work. Neither did the apples or the snickers bar. For 4 years, the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay did not take the bait – or he snatched it and ran so swiftly that the cage clanked shut on his shadow. He was long gone, like smoke through fingers. A least a dozen times through the years, the Mystery Monkey was pierced with tranquilizer darts. But he always slipped away – over a fence, up a tree, across roof tops, into the forest. Unitl now…