A Brief History on Origin of Astrology

Astrology literally means the study (or science, depending on how one translates the Greek word logos) of the stars (astron).

The first sun sign column appeared in England in 1930 after the birth of Princess Margaret. R.H. Naylor wrote an astrological profile of the newborn princess in the London Daily Express.

Ancient Astrology in Mesopotamia:

Mesopotamian civilisation started to come into being around 4000 BC in the region now occupied by Iraq. Commonly referred to as "the cradle of civilisation", the cultures that flourished here gave birth to the Judeao-Christian tradition that has lasted into the present day. The first inhabitants of the region were the Sumerians who developed the earliest known form of writing, cuneiform. Cuneiform tablets became the principal method of record keeping throughout the Mesopotamian period and our primary source of information about ancient astrology. The Sumerians were interested in divination and astronomy, and their mathematics is said to have been as sophisticated as the mathematics of 17th century Europe. It is thought that the merging of these three sciences took place around about 2000 BC and laid the foundation of a structured astrological system. The earliest known astrology texts we have are the Enuma Anu Enlil, a series of some 7000 omens on 70 tablets, and the Venus Tablet of Amisaduqa. The Enuma Anu Enlil dates from the 8th century BC and contains older material such as the Venus Tablet, which is thought to have been written during the reign of the Babylonian king, Amisaduqa, c 1600 BC.

The first known personal horoscope is dated by A. Sachs to April 29, 410 BC. This horoscope was fairly rudimentary, comprising the planets into the constellations. The first use of planetary ephemerides is dated from 308 BC, and in 4 BC the Ascendant (rising sign) and the houses were first used.

Astrology in Egypt:

It was not until Alexander the Great invaded Egypt in 332 BC that astrology became part of Egyptian culture. Alexander is attributed with the spread of astrology to Egypt and India. He is known to have consulted astrologers and to have them counted among his entourage during his campaigns. Alexander is responsible for the cross fertilisation of Greek, Persian, Mesopotamian and Indian astrologists.

Astrology in Classical Greece:

The earliest mention of astronomy in Greece is by Hesiod in his poem Works and Days 750 BC.

Pythagoras introduced the idea that the human being was a microcosm, a minature universe reflecting the macrocosm, the universe as a whole. Plato supported this idea and mentions astrology in his Timaeus.

Hippocrates stated "A physician who has no knowledge of astrology has no right to call himself a physician". Hipparchus discovered the precession of the equinoxes in the 2nd century BC, and laid the foundation for the development of the tropical zodiac.

The most famous astrologer of antiquity is Claudius Ptolemy c 100 AD. A Greek, Ptolemy lived in Alexandria during the Roman occupation of the city. He is remembered in history for his two great works on astronomy and astrology, the Algamest and the Tetrabiblos respectively.

The Tetrabiblos became the standard astrological text of the Arabs and the European astrologers until the 17th century, and his earth-centered Ptolemaic universe the astronomical model until Copernicus established that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system.

Astrology During the Roman Empire:

Legend has it that astrology was brought to the Romans in the 2nd century BC by the slave Antiochus. The early Roman astrologers were commonly referred to as Chaldeans, as it was the Chaldeans coming into the Empire that promoted and practised the art.

Caesar Augustus had his Moon sign, Capricorn, minted onto coins.

Tiberius was an accomplished astrologer, as were Hadrian and Domitian later. The major astrological figure of the Roman era was Julius Firmicus Maternus, an astrologer, lawyer and Christian. Firmicus lived in the 4th century AD and is notable for spanning the divide between Christian and pagan thought. His masterwork, the Mathesis, is a practical textbook of astrology. The decline of the Roman Empire after the sacking of Rome by the Goths in 410 AD began the decline of European Scholarship.

Astrology in the Arab World:

Learning and astrology were virtually in a state of suspension during the Dark Ages in Europe. The centre of learning shifted to the Islamic states of the Middle East, and was fostered during the Arabic expansionism of the 7th and 8th centuries. The Arabian Empire ranged from the Middle East to China, India, France, Spain and North Africa. The Arabs were able to appreciate the culture and knowledge of the civilisations they had conquered and they were seized by a desire to understand and develop the mathematics, astronomy and astrology of the Greeks.

Medieval and Renaissance Astrology:

The resurgence of astrology in Europe can be traced to an English monk by the name of Alcuin (born 735 AD). Alcuin received the patronage of Charlemagne who brought him to France and had him set up the first great Medieval school at the Abbey of Saint Martin near Tours. Among the subjects he taught was astrology and, under his tutelage, Charlemagne himself became a competent astrologer.

Roger Bacon (1214? - 1294), one of the greatest thinkers of all time, was a skilled astrologer whose encyclopaedic knowledge embraced philosophy, science, mathematics, physics and geometry was convinced the planets influenced human behaviour.

One of the most important figures of 13^th century astrology was Guido Bonatti, professor of astrology at the University of Bologna. Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae is one of the most important astrological texts of all time. He made his living as an astrological military adviser to Count Guido de Montefeltro.

In the 15th century Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494) launched an attack against astrology deeming it unscientific.

Queen Catherine de Medici was patron to the most famous astrologer of all time, Michel Nostradamus (1503-1566). Elizabeth I in England employed John Dee (1527-1608). A colourful personality, for his life in and outside of astrology, Dee has the distinction of successfully electing the most fortuitous time for Elizabeth's coronation.

William Lilly (1602 - 1681), the last of the great European astrologers, predicted the Great Fire of London fourteen years before the event and drew up war charts for the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. In his heyday, Lilly was seeing 2000 clients a year. Famous scientists of this period who were also astrologers were Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler and Galileo.

John Flamsteed (1649 - 1719), the first Astronomer Royal, used astrology to elect the best time to found the sacred heart of modern astronomy, the Royal Observatory at Greenwich.

20th century astrology owes its revival to William Frederick Allen, commonly known as Alan Leo (1860 - 1917). A Theosophist, Leo ran a successful postal horoscope service, he wrote numerous books and founded the Astrological Lodge of the Theosophical Society in London in 1917.

By World War II astrology was well established in Germany through the efforts of Alfred Witte and Reinhold Ebertin and their followers.

Venus role in 12 Houses of Astrology

Venus indicates your values. Her placement describes your inclination toward romance, marriage and other partnerships, capacity for humor, and the pursuit of pleasure.

Venus, the goddess of love, represents female relationships and social interactions at every level. She rules your social attitudes and behavior, along with your aesthetic tastes and inclinations.

From a romantic point of view, Venus in a man's chart shows the kinds of women most likely to desire, whilst her placement in a woman's chart indicates the ways in which the subject is likely to present herself to attract the interest of romantic partners.

Venus in the First House: Amiability and a cheerful temperament help popularity and there is usually great love of companionship and social life. There may be a craving for pleasure and with this is likely to be lined much devotion to the arts, especially music and drama. The power of attracting others may be an important factor in achieving success.

Venus in the Second House : To natural ability in handling finance is usually added the necessary magnetism of personality which ensures the good-will and assistance of others. Friends and associates tend to offer lavish attention and may render possible the attainment of lucrative positions. There may be some tendency towards extravagance, probably arising from the inordinate interest in clothes, jewellery and amusements. Excessive generosity may result in the squandering of money on the objects of the affections, but fortunately in most instances inherent prudence curbs this tendency.

Venus in the Third House: Interest in literature, music and painting is likely to be marked and gain may arise from these sources. Travel is another potential source of profit and pleasure. A sunny disposition attracts the interest and affection of others and most contacts will tend to be characterised by harmonious relationships.

This is likely to be particularly marked in the case of brothers and sisters.

Venus in the Fourth House : Domestic environment tends to play a large part in enriching the personality and there will be intense love of beautiful furniture and home surroundings. Home life usually creates much happiness, especially in later years. Gain is possible through the parents.

Venus in the Fifth House : Social intercourse, pleasure and amusements tend to be the chief centre of interest. Contact with others on terms affection will contribute much to happiness and popularity is likely to be an extremely important feature. Interest in the arts and practical ability in those branches which encourage social intercourse is likely and much gain will probably result. Another source of benefit would be teaching or publishing. Some ability for the successful manipulation of stocks and shares is also possible. Happiness in married life and deep attachment to children are likely to be other important features.

Venus in the Sixth House: Harmony tends to prevail in occupational matters and smooth co-operation with others is likely to facilitate the achievement of success. The good-will of both servants and superiors and popularity with fellow workers are highly significant and most relationships will consequently tend to be beneficial.

Health is likely to be good but abuse of the physical resources would be likely to result in chronic invalidism.

Venus in the Seventh House: Marriage tends to play an important part, being productive of both personal happiness and material benefit, and may take place at an early age. Popularity helps in the achievement of success in public life, but successful partnership is likely to be an important element. Artistic ability is likely to be above the average and there is the necessary charm of personality to gain the goodwill of the public.

Venus in the Eighth House: Marriage, partnership and inheritance are likely to be the vital issues, being productive either of great benefits or of heavy losses. Personal happiness is probable in marriage in spite of the possibility of some disappointment in love. Estrangement is likely to be the greatest obstacle.

Venus in the Ninth House : Idealism and sensitiveness to the poetry of life help to enhance the charm of personality. Good taste in artistic matters and an intense love of beauty tend to have as their complements sympathetic understanding for others and great generosity. Religion, particularly the devotional aspect, is likely to exercise a strong appeal but it is probable that the practical angle along the lines of charitable work will also receive attention. There will probably be a love of travel and foreign countries, resulting in both pleasure and pecuniary gain. There is a possibility of marriage to a foreigner or in a strange land.

Venus in the Tenth House: Popularity, especially with the opposite sex, and a wide circle of acquaintances are usually indicative of harmonious contacts in both public and private life. Success is likely to be accelerated as a result of the benevolent interest of superiors. Marriage tends to improve the social status, but gain may also come through the parents. Comfortable financial circumstances permit the cultivation of a cheerful and optimistic outlook and the extraction of the maximum enjoyment from the pleasure of life. In unfavourable conditions there is likely to be frustration in the social life arising from the contempt of superiors, possibly enhanced by the consequence of a hasty marriage. The absence of favourable opportunities for the full development of natural talent is likely to be the gravest obstacles to advancement.

Venus in the Eleventh House: Friends tend to assume great importance and interest centres round social contacts. The interest and assistance of others is usually present in the endeavours and there is little likelihood of efforts being made in isolation. The danger lies in the treachery or insufficient ability of associates and the possibility of being used for other ends.

Venus in the Twelfth House : Some secluded occupation is likely to suffer the maximum possibilities of gain, or work of a rather commonplace nature. There is a tendency to indulge in clandestine love affairs, with the consequent dangers of scandal and estrangement. Social ostracism may be the outcome of malicious slander on the part of secret enemies.

Love affairs tend to reach an unhappy climax and there is a tendency to marry someone of inferior social standing.

Mercury role in 12 Houses of Astrology

Mercury symbolizes mentality: your intellect and mental outlook, the way you think and communicate. This fast-moving planet stands for ideas, methods and information, especially as expressed through communication and media.

Through its ruler ship of your hands, Mercury indicates your manual dexterity and mechanical skills.

Mercury in the First House : Quickness of wit and mental ingenuity tend to be strongly marked making for an argumentative disposition with considerable resourcefulness and probably ability as a public speaker. There is likely to be vital love of knowledge, devotion to study and interest in literary pursuits.

Adaptability is a striking feature, but there is some danger fits degenerating into vacillation and diffidence. 

Mercury in the Second House:Gain is likeliest to come from Mercurial occupations and some form of agency or an occupation in which the person acts as messenger often proves highly lucrative. Considerable skill in the handling of money is normally another interesting feature Books tend to exercise an inordinate fascination and there will probably be considerable expenditure in this direction. Financial loss, when it occurs, is likely to come from defective reasoning or unwise speculation at the instigation of a friend.

Mercury in the Third House: Serenity and an optimistic outlook tend to enhance the mental faculties and encourage a love of study. There is likely to be considerable practical ability and success is probable in such occupations as journalism, teaching, or clerical work. Also in all occupations in which the handling of messages figures, such as work as a postman or telegraph clerk. Harmony usually characterises dealings with others member of the family and considerable benefit may be derive from their assistance.

Mercury in the Fourth House: Home conditions are likely to assume undue importance and environment may cause much mental disturbance. Instability and frequent changes of residence may result. Benefit tends to accrue from occupations such as publishing, newspaper work, scholastic work, or the running of registry offices or estate agencies. Gain may also arise from study or literary work pursued at home.

Mercury in the Fifth House: Refinement tends to be an important characteristic, but interests usually centre more around mental activities than sensual pleasures.

Ability for drama or acting ma be conferred. All occupations, in fact, connected with entertainments, theatres, or singing tend to be productive of gain. Children usually play a large part in the life and have a special fascination. Where losses arise they may be due to speculation or come through children.

Mercury in the Sixth House : Too much mental activity is likely to be the chief source of difficulties. There is a liability, under the spur of ambition, to over-tax the physical resources and create health troubles. In particular, disarrangement of the nervous system may result in digestive disorders. Trouble arising from dealings with servants or subordinates also t ends to induce worry. In the main, success is likeliest to come from work in a subordinate capacity, such as clerk or assistant.

Keen interest in dietetics, however, may produce success along these lines.

Mercury in the Seventh House : Popularity in literary and scientific circles and considerable ability as a public speaker contribute largely to success. Partnership is likely to be an important factor in connection with the occupation, especially an alliance with a younger person. there is a possibility of marriage to a relative or employee, prefaced by much correspondence or travel. Intellect tends to be a stronger force than the emotions. There may be much hostile criticism at some period of the life an this may result in litigation based upon a libel action.

Mercury in the Eighth House : Mercurial occupations in partnership, or some form of literary or scientific agency, are the most promising sources of gain. Financial benefits may also come by marriage or by a legacy. In the case of the latter, litigation is likely to ensue. Questions of finance tend to exercise the mind and there may be periodic difficulties n connexion with money.

Mercury in the Ninth House : Travel is likely to be an important factor and the occupation may be linked up with it in some way. The power of self-expression is strong, bestowing ability for such things as literary or philosophical work, the law, or the diplomatic service. Instability is likely to constitute the gravest obstacle to success and there is a liability to make frequent drastic changes of opinion with consequent re-orientation of the endeavours. This inconstancy is likely to be an element in the difficulties which may arise with superiors and legal troubles also are by no means unlikely.

Mercury in the Tenth House: Resourcefulness and great mental activity are conductive to the necessary ability for coping with the contingencies of life. Success in publishing, lecturing, or writing and similar pursuits dependent upon the power of vivid self-expression is highly probable. In general, however, the maximum success results from efforts in a subordinate capacity. Business ability is usually strong, with the necessary qualities for public office or posts of responsibility under superiors.

Mercury in the Eleventh House:The literary and scientific worlds tend to assume great importance in the development of personality and friends drawn from these circles usually help considerably in the attainment of success. Intellectual keenness and oratorical fervour tend to enhance the reputation in connexion with societies and associations, but there is a liability to drift into a hypercritical attitude and to indulge too freely in cynicism. Some danger may arise from slander or treacherous friends.

Mercury in the Twelfth House: Literary work or scientific research are likely to constitute the major interests. Worry and over-attention to trifles are the gravest menace to peace of mind and latent mental ability may fail to be developed owing to lack of suitable practical opportunities. Travel may be product.

Moon role in 12 Houses of Astrology

The Moon manages the flow of your daily functions: physical, emotional and mental. The Moon symbolizes your home base and domestic environment, representing babies and young children, your mother and other important women in your life.

Moon in the First House : Considerable restlessness is usually tempered by n easy-going disposition, but love of travel is likely to be strongly marked. A roving existence is by no means unlikely. Sociability tends to be a strong feature and there is likely to be considerable ability in all those occupations which bring the person into close contact with the general public. Thrift may play an important part in the accumulation of wealth.

Moon in the Second House: There is likely to be considerable fluctuation in finances, although they tend to be on a satisfactory basis. The chief danger appears to reside in a marked love of opulence and general extravagance. These tendencies, however, are counterbalanced by spasmodic spells of great thrift and devotion to the simple life.

Moon in the Third House : Love of change and variety is likely to encourage travel and stimulate interest in those occupations, such as newspaper work, in which novelty is the dominant element. Publicity may extra strong appeal. Mental activity widens the range of the interests, possibly at the price of superficiality. Assimilative capacity makes for an easily educated person, but the driving force tends to come from imagination rather than intellect.

Moon in the Fourth House : Family life tends to be an important factor in the development of personality and the major interest are usually centered round domestic questions. Frequent removals may occur, but gain ca normally be expected from houses and land. Financial benefit may also come from inheritance.

Moon in the Fifth House : Inconstancy and unusually fickle affections are linked up with a love of gambling and speculation. There may be a rather exaggerated interest in amusement and social activities. Fondness for children is usually strongly marked and it is highly probable that marriage will result in a large family.

Moon in the Sixth House : This position create lot of Enemies around you. Service is likely to be the key to success and the greatest benefits tend to come from work in a subordinate capacity. A possibility of some material gain from inferiors, although it is for initiative and responsibility likely to be limited and the best results will tend to come from work performed under

direction.

Moon in the Seventh House : Popularity tend to confer success in all dealings with the public at large and contributes to social success. Money or property may result from marriage and partnerships are likely to prove profitable. Probable interest in public life and the ability to hold official positions. Some liability to loss through litigation.

Moon in the Eighth House : Possibility of money by legacy, or through mother, wife, or partner. Several children are likely, though there is a chance that some of them may die. There may be some financial losses after marriage or litigation greatly reducing the benefits derived from legacies. Considerable respect likely to be accorded after death.

Moon in the Ninth House : Strong interest in religious and philosophical questions is likely, with a learning towards mysticism. Imagination is usually strong and tends to encourage mental changeability. The person often experiences dreams of unusual vividness. Much travel, especially by sea, is probable and is likely to be productive of gains. Publicity may be centred on the person, possibly in connexion with a change of religious opinion which attracts grave censure. Impulse and overhasty conclusions may create difficulties in travel.

Moon in the Tenth House : Popularity and prosperity are likely to come from success public ventures. Feminine interest is likely to be aroused and success usually comes from occupations in connection with the public at large. Thrift helps considerably in the accumulation of property although there may be some gains from external sources. Reversals of fortune, scandal and public censure may result from unfavourable conditions.

Moon in the Eleventh House : A wide range of friends brings popularity and success in connection with societies, associations and clubs. Women tend to play a large part in the life. There is a possibility of danger, however, from self-seeking friends who presume on friendship to further their own ambitions.

Moon in the Twelfth House : Home life tends to be favoured or an occupation involving seclusion, such as nursing, prison work, or charitable work. There is a liability to indulge in clandestine love affairs although these need not necessarily be disastrous. The major danger would appear to be deceit, secret enmity and treachery.

Sun role in 12 houses of Astrology

The Sun, the life-giving heart of our solar system, rules will and individuality.

The Sun's position in your horoscope demonstrates the depth of your personal honesty and integrity, the ability to command respect and authority, to impress and influence others. It indicates the stamp of your character, the deepest flavour of your individuality.

Sun in the First House: ` Ambition and a love of power tend to be well supported by good health and vitality. Add to these courage and strength of will which may contribute much to success.

Pride and a keen sense of honour are normally well-developed and the disposition is likely to be masterful with a learning towards egotism. Practical capabilities, however, usually

accelerates advancement, bringing recognition and the goodwill of superiors, while cheerfulness and an optimistic temperament help to ensure popularity.

Sun in the Second House: Extravagance and a love of ostentation and splendor fortunately tend to be counterbalanced by the ability to acquire money easily.

Another important factor often is the power to arouse the interest of those in influential positions who consequently may help considerable to further material prosperity.

Sun in the Third House: Keen observation and eagerness for investigation increase the capacity for educational progress. Science and literature usually have a strong appeal. Occupational interests tend to come well to the fore and play a large part in the development of the personality. Love of change and travel also often help to widen the interests. Relatives may contribute to material prosperity.

Sun in the Fourth House: Filial sentiments and family ties are strong and inheritance through the parent is probable. Occupations connected with land or property have normally a strong appeal and ability for this kind of thing is marked. Constitutional weakness may be a feature of early life and there may be an uphill struggle against adverse circumstances. These difficulties tend to disappear in later life. Some tendency towards secrecy and a highly reserved temperament.

Sun in the Fifth House: Love of pageantry and social occasions is usually well marked, with consequent attention to amusement and pleasure. Charm of personality tends to arouse the interest of the opposite sex. Music and drama have a strong appeal. It is likely that the family will be limited.

Sun in the Sixth House: Considerable administrative efficiency usually brings well paid positions well within reach and success is promised in responsible posts, preferably under the direction of others. Liability to frequent changes of occupation owing to a feeling of not being sufficiently appreciated. There may be some constitutional delicacy and proneness to disease, with slow powers of recuperation.

Sun in the Seventh House: Marriage tends to assume considerable importance, usually bringing improvement of social status. The marriage partner is likely to be a person of exceptional loyalty and magnanimity. Popularity, especially with superiors, is another feature which may contribute to early success. Litigation tends to produce favourable results, possibly through the kindly interest of the judge.

Sun in the Eighth House : Probability of financial benefit by marriage, although this may be dissipated by the extravagance or generosity of the marriage partner. Gain by inheritance is likely. The chances of a long life tend to be reduced and in the case of a woman there is some likelihood of widowhood. A possibility of posthumous fame.

Sun in the Ninth House : High ideals and lofty ambitions go hand in hand as a general rule with tolerance and depth of understanding. There is a love of travel and probably much attention to matters of a highly enterprising nature. Intellectual and scientific pursuits have a strong attraction and there is usually much ability for the professions, such as university work, the law, the church the civil service.

Sun in the Tenth House : Success and the ability to hold positions of trust are probable, but the benevolent interest of superiors is likely to be another important factor. Public recognition may result in election to public office. Or a state appointment with considerable responsibility may be made.

Sun in the Eleventh House : Friends and acquaintances, especially those in positions of responsibility, may contribute largely to early success and the realisation of the ambitions. Social prestige is likely to be enhanced by progress in business, for ability to hold executive posts in public companies or societies is probable.

Sun in the Twelfth House : Possibility of conflict with those in authority or incompatibility in family life strengthen the inclination for seclusion and a quiet, retired life. Those in a superior position are likely to give assistance if necessary.

Ability for hospital or prison work, or laboratory research is highly probable. There may be setbacks during early life and a possibility of estrangement from family and friends.