ASTROLOGY

Astrology is an ancient belief system that claims a connection between the positions and movements of celestial bodies (sun, moon, planets, stars) and events on Earth, human personality, and destiny, using systems like zodiac signs and birth charts to provide insights, but it's considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community. While astronomy scientifically studies space, astrology interprets these celestial movements as influences on earthly life, with roots in Mesopotamia, Greece, India (Jyotish), and China, evolving into modern horoscope readings. Astrology is a range of divinatory practices, recognized as pseudoscientific since the 18th century, that propose that information about human affairs and terrestrial events may be discerned by studying the apparent positions of celestial objects.Different cultures have employed forms of astrology since at least the 2nd millennium BCE, these practices having originated in calendrical systems used to predict seasonal shifts and to interpret celestial cycles as signs of divine communications.^[

Core Concepts

·        Celestial Influence: The fundamental idea is that the cosmos affects human affairs and earthly happenings.

·        Zodiac Signs: Twelve constellations (Aries, Taurus, etc.) that the Sun appears to pass through, each linked to personality traits

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·        Horoscopes/Birth Charts: Charts mapping celestial positions at a specific time (like birth) to reveal personality and predict life events.

·        Houses & Aspects: Complex systems within astrology that interpret the relationships between planets and sections of the chart. 

Key Differences from Astronomy

·        Astronomy: A science observing and studying celestial objects and phenomena based on research and observation.

·        Astrology: A belief system interpreting celestial positions as influences on human life, not based on scientific methods. 

Historical Development

·        Ancient Origins: Developed from Babylonian and Egyptian systems around 2000 BCE, spreading to Greece, Rome, and the Islamic world.

·        Cultural Variations: Includes Vedic (Jyotish) and Chinese astrology, each with unique systems.

·        Modern Use: Still popular for personality insights and guidance, often through daily horoscopes. 

To How to check your astrology :

To check your astrology by date of birth, use an online tool or app to generate your birth chart (Kundli) by entering your date, exact time, and place of birth, revealing your Sun sign (Western), Moon sign, Ascendant (Lagna), and planetary positions for a personalized reading on personality, career, and relationships. Simply inputting your DOB gives your basic Sun sign, but adding time and location creates a detailed cosmic map for deeper insights. 

Steps to Check Your Astrology

1.     Gather Your Details: You need your exact Date of Birth, Time of Birth (as precise as possible), and Place of Birth (city/country).

2.     Choose a Tool: Use reputable free online astrology websites (like Astropatri, AstroSage, Sanatan Jyoti, Astroyogi) or astrology apps (like Co-star, Sanctuary).

3.     Enter Information

: Input your birth details into the birth chart calculator

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4.     Generate Your Chart: The tool creates your personalized Kundli (birth chart), which is a map of celestial bodies at your birth. 

What Your Birth Chart Reveals (Key Components)

·        Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign): Based on your birth date (e.g., March 21-April 20 is Aries).

·        Moon Sign (Rashi): Shows your emotions and inner self, determined by the Moon's position.

·        Ascendant (Lagna): Your rising sign, reflecting your personality, appearance, and how you present yourself.

·        Houses: The chart is divided into 12 houses, each governing life areas like career (10th House), marriage (7th House), and family (2nd House).

·        Planetary Positions: Shows where planets like Mars, Venus, Mercury, etc., were, influencing different life aspects. 

By understanding these elements from your detailed birth chart, you get a comprehensive astrological profile for accurate life guidance.