Astrology Basics

What is astrology?

The study of how events on Earth are influenced by the Sun, Moon, stars and planets. The word astrology comes from the Greek word astrologia, which literally means star study.

When was astrology developed?

The ancient Mesopotamians were the first to use astrology more than 5000 years ago.

What is the zodiac?

An imaginary band of sky that follows the Sun's annual path as seen from Earth. In astrology, the band is divided into twelve equal parts, each containing a different astrological constellation. The word zodiac comes from the Greek word zodiakos, which literally means circle of animals.

What are the signs of the zodiac?

The unique names and symbols used to represent each of the twelve astrological constellations in the zodiac.

The planets...

Astrologers believe that the positions of the planets in the sky affect nearly every aspect of a person's life. When astrologers use the word "planets", generally they are referring to the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, although obviously the Sun and Moon are not planets!

What are the planets?

In astrology, the celestial bodies around the Earth are called planets. Each planet is associated with a sign and a different energy in life.