Chinese astrology Chinese astrology is based on the traditional astronomy and calendars. The development of Chinese astrology is tied to that of astronomy, which came to flourish during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD). Chinese astrology has a close relation with Chinese philosophy (theory of the three harmony, heaven, earth and water) and uses the principles of yin and yang and concepts that are not found in Western astrology, such as the wu xing teachings, the 10 Celestial stems, the 12 Earthly Branches, the lunisolar calendar (moon calendar and sun calendar), and the time calculation after year, month, day and shichen (時辰). Background[edit] Chinese astrology was elaborated during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and flourished during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD). The 5 classical planets are associated with the Wu Xing: In addition to astrological readings of the heavenly bodies, the stars in the sky form the basis of many fairy tales. Luni-solar calendar[edit] [edit]
Astrological compatibility Astrological compatibility (synastry) is the branch of astrology that studies relationships by comparing natal horoscopes. A natal horoscope is a chart or map of the angles of the planets in the Solar System and their positions in the zodiac at the exact time of a person's birth. These angles represent the positive and negative relationships between the planets. These relationships describe the relationship between the two people under consideration. Astrology is generally considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community and what little statistical evidence that does exist has failed to find a correlation between astrological compatibility and real world consequences. Compatibility in Western astrology[edit] This principle was most clearly demonstrated in modern times by the work of Carl Jung in his book Synchronicity. Compatibility in Indian astrology[edit] The Hindu/Indian system of examining compatibility based on horoscopes of the aspirant couple is unique. Criticism[edit]
Hellenistic astrology Hellenistic astrology is a tradition of horoscopic astrology that was developed and practiced in the late Hellenistic period in and around the Mediterranean region, especially in Egypt. The texts and technical terminology of this tradition of astrology were were largely written in Greek (or sometimes Latin). The tradition originated sometime around the late 2nd or early 1st century BCE,[1] and then was practiced until the 6th or 7th century CE. History[edit] This complex system of astrology was developed to such an extent that later traditions made few fundamental changes to the core of the system, and many of the same components of horoscopic astrology that were developed during the Hellenistic period are still in use by astrologers in modern times. Mythical origins[edit] Several Hellenistic astrologers ascribe its creation to a mythical sage named Hermes Trismegistus. Astrology in Hellenistic Egypt[edit] Dendera zodiac with original colors (reconstructed) Astrology in Greece[edit]
Anthroposophy Anthroposophy, a philosophy founded by Rudolf Steiner, postulates the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development. More specifically, it aims to develop faculties of perceptive imagination, inspiration and intuition through cultivating a form of thinking independent of sensory experience,[1][2] and to present the results thus derived in a manner subject to rational verification. In its investigations of the spiritual world, anthroposophy aims to attain the precision and clarity attained by the natural sciences in their investigations of the physical world.[1] History[edit] The early work of the founder of anthroposophy, Rudolf Steiner, culminated in his Philosophy of Freedom (also translated as The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity and Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path). By the beginning of the twentieth century, Steiner's interests turned to explicitly spiritual areas of research. Etymology[edit]
House System Astrology - Which House System? | Darkstar Astrology 2011 I have just read two illuminating books on houses systems in astrology. Robert Hand’s “Whole signs – The Oldest House System” and the “History of the Houses” by Robert Powell. Between the two Roberts I think I have found a house system that works and has the weight of history and scientific analysis to back it up. The whole of modern Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which is based on the seasons and nothing to do with actual star-gazing. The earliest house systems where split into 4 quadrants going clockwise. Gauquelins Plus Zones Gauquelin says” The favorable zones should have been progressively expanded to thirty degrees after the rise and culmination of planets, ie houses 9 and 12. The most powerful of ALL houses according to Gauquelin would then include most of the much maligned 12th house, the so called “House of Self-undoing” So, was there an error? But the point is, Gauquelin actually proves Astrology works rather than disproves. Hermetic Influence UPDATE 2013!
Planets in astrology Planets in astrology have a meaning different from the modern astronomical understanding of what a planet is. Before the age of telescopes, the night sky was thought to consist of two very similar components: fixed stars, which remained motionless in relation to each other, and "wandering stars" (Ancient Greek: ἀστέρες πλανῆται asteres planetai), which moved relative to the fixed stars over the course of the year. To the Greeks and the other earliest astronomers, this group comprised the five planets visible to the naked eye, and excluded the Earth. Although strictly the term "planet" applied only to those five objects, the term was latterly broadened, particularly in the Middle Ages, to include the Sun and the Moon (sometimes referred to as "Lights"[1]), making a total of seven planets. Astrologers retain this definition today. To ancient astrologers, the planets represented the will of the gods and their direct influence upon human affairs. Planetary symbolism[edit] Daily motion[edit]
Relier les Points: Les changements terrestres sont là Traduction : SOTT Pour ceux qui prêtent un peu d'attention au monde qui les entoure, 2010 aura été l'année durant laquelle un seuil important a été franchi, seuil derrière lequel une porte s'est fermée. Les éditeurs sont d'avis que les dés sont jetés et que le destin de la planète est scellé. Les signes étaient là: Il est vrai qu'il est spéculatif d'accuser la marée de pétrole dans le Golfe d'être responsable des mètres de neige aux Etats-Unis et en Europe cet hiver, mais si vous cherchez des preuves concrètes et évidentes de l'étendue sans précédent du désastre, demandez aux milliers d'habitants du Golfe et aux travailleurs de la marée noire le long de la côte du Golfe du Mexique, du Texas à la Floride. © InconnuUn phare transformé en statue de glace. Mais la marée noire dans le Golfe du Mexique n'est qu'un facteur. © © REUTERS/KYODOUn énorme tsunami frappe les côtes d'Iwanuma, dans la préfecture de Miyagi, dans le nord-est du Japon, le 11 mars 2011 Climat Global et Année Zéro
Christian mysticism Christian mysticism refers to the development of mystical practices and theory within Christianity. It has often been connected to mystical theology, especially in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. The attributes and means by which Christian mysticism is studied and practiced are varied and range from ecstatic visions of the soul's mystical union with God to simple prayerful contemplation of Holy Scripture (i.e., Lectio Divina). Etymology[edit] "Mysticism" is derived from the Greek μυω, meaning "to conceal",[1] and its derivative μυστικός, mystikos, meaning 'an initiate'. In the Hellenistic world, a "mystikos" was an initiate of a mystery religion. In early Christianity the term "mystikos" referred to three dimensions, which soon became intertwined, namely the biblical, the liturgical and the spiritual or contemplative. Definition[edit] Presence[edit] Presence versus experience[edit] Personal transformation[edit] Social constructionism[edit] Development[edit] Gospels[edit]
Aquarius You were fortunate enough to be born under the humanitarian zodiac sign of Aquarius. You are therefore ruled by electric and progressive Uranus making you forward thinking and self-directed. You’re a born revolutionary so no one can tell you how to live your life. Your clear-cut approach makes it perfectly clear just how differently you wish to experience life. You just don’t want to be like others and take pride in the fact that you’re so unique. Even if you’re occasionally criticized for your cheeky attitude, you’d far prefer to be self-sufficient rather than being a sheep in society who follows everyone else’s lead. You are a zesty individual, having tremendous amounts of energy. If you’re not able to live your life on your own terms, you’ll dream and aspire to a future time when you can fulfill your destiny to the fullest in exactly the way you want. You share your zodiac sign with many other grand personalities. You’re investigative, curious and extremely active mentally.