By Silent
One
Astrology has been with us
since our earliest known history. The concept of astrology, which is
that life is affected by the heavens, is rooted in mankind’s desire
to understand the universe. New life in the spring and decline in
autumn are clearly related to the positioning of the sun, so it
would be conceivable that other heavenly bodies had their influence
on us as well.
Many of the planets are visible to the naked eye. Stars
form patterns that move about the sky in a regular formation. Back
in the beginning of time, early men would watch the heavenly bodies
in their movements and speculate at what it might all mean, and so
began the study of astrology!
There are different ways that astrology is believed to
affect us. It is thought that the twelve signs of the Zodiac are
tied to twelve different parts of the body, and treatment for
medical problem can therefore be aided through the knowledge of
astronomy. One of the most widely held beliefs in astronomy is that
the position of the stars at the time of a child’s birth will
influence the child’s life. Fortune or misfortune, wealth or
poverty, are linked to the stars the person is born
under.
We live in a modern age, when few people are troubled
by superstitions, and while they may or may not believe in
astrology, the average person knows their “sign”. People check their
daily horoscope in the newspaper, keeping astrology a regular
influence in their life.

