What is Astrology

Astrology is the study of the heavenly bodies, such as stars, moons and planets, and how they influence the course of individual people's lives. Astrology began in the ancient Far East and many different types of astrology are still performed all around the world.

There is no set method of studying and practicing astrology, and because there are so many methods, there is often discrepancy and confusion surrounding the craft. What one psychic may tell you in a reading may not correspondent to what another has told you. This, however, does not necessarily mean that one or both of the astrology readings are wrong. It could mean that the readings refer to different times in your life, or different aspects of your personality. Most people are familiar with astrology only as far as knowing the names of their Zodiac signs. But Zodiac signs are used in sun-sign astrology, which is one of the simplest forms of astrology. These are the kinds of astrology readings you will find in newspaper Horoscopes. Because they are based only on the basic date of birth, they generally produce very generic results, accounting for some of the reason why so many people disbelieve their accuracy.

Minor Astrology is another simple form of psychic reading. This method is similar in some ways to palm reading. The similarities lie in the fact that Minor Astrology is generally used when an individual wants to know more details about a very specific upcoming event or a relationship with another person. The questions you can ask when receiving this type of reading are limited.

Astrology readings that are based solely on the date of you birth are sometimes also called Natal Astrology, or The Law of Beginnings. Another simple form of astrology is called Mundane Astrology. Mundane Astrology refers to the forecasting of broad predictions about worldwide events or famous people.

A more detailed reading can be made for individuals through other forms of astrology which take other factors into account, such as how the planets were aligned according to the Zodiac sign in question on that particular day. For instance, two people born on the same day will probably have similar simple readings but, if they were also born in different years, they will almost definitely have different detailed readings.

The more detailed forms of astrology fall under the category called Interrogatory Astrology. This includes readings of specific predictions for individual people and can be about anything from a person's health or lifespan to mate compatibility and major life events.

An astrology reading begins with a birth chart. Every person will have a detailed, specific birth chart, or horoscope, based on their exact date of birth. This chart will show different symbols that will then reveal things about that person's present and future.