WHAT IS ASTROLOGY
By Lauren Kaplan
Astrology is the study of planetary influences and their affect on the world and
everything in it. Astrology is usually limited to human beings--their nature, and their
affairs, although a chart can be drawn up for just about any event. The horoscope is a
blue print or pattern of the solar system cast for a particular moment of time. It is from
this that the astrologer bases the interpretation or delineation as indicated by the nature
of the sun, moon, and planets.
The natal horoscope is a chart drawn at the moment of birth to see and understand the
nature and makeup of the soul of the newborn as it takes residence in the physical
vehicle or body. The human soul is a focal point of cosmic energy, and the pattern of the
heavens, as charted in the horoscope, is the means the soul comes to know itself and its
destiny.
Astrology points the way to soul development and growth. The soul's strengths and
weaknesses are noted in the horoscope. Life is an opportunity given to soul for further
enhancement.
Because the heavens are in constant motion, and because this motion is quite ordered
and exact, it is possible to project the positions of the sun, moon, and planets for any
given time. Astrologers use this information to draw-up a horoscope and forecast the
'influences' that will affect the soul at that time. Astrologers usually do not predict
actual events in the future. They can only say what might happen, or could happen, but
not what will happen--much like a weather forecast; although many psychics do make
predictions, and astrology is the tool they use to focus their abilities.
Another common feature of astrology is the comparison of birth charts to ascertain...
Astrology, good topic
Good job. You could have elaborated on how and why people predict horoscopes. There were a few gramatical errors. In the words of Mr. Edie, my english 4A teacher, "I am a comma Nazi" and saw very few mistakes. Great job overall. Keep up the good work.
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