Where Did Astrology Originate?
Short answer: Astrology originated in the ancient world — first in Babylon, then developed by the Greeks, Egyptians, Indians, and others. It’s one of the oldest systems created to help humans understand their connection to the cosmos.
How Did It All Begin?
Astrology began around the 18th–15th century BCE in Babylon, where watching the sky was both a ritual and a practical tool. At that time, astrologers (who were also astronomers) observed planetary movements and linked them to the fate of the king, the harvest, or the wellbeing of the land.
Later, around the 4th century BCE, astrology was adopted by the ancient Greeks, who adapted it to the individual level — for personal birth, personality, and destiny. Claudius Ptolemy, one of the most famous astrologers, wrote Tetrabiblos, a foundational text that shaped Western astrology and the zodiac as we know it.
At the same time, Vedic astrology (Jyotish) in India developed independently. It focuses on karma, the soul's path, and uses a different (sidereal) zodiac system, deeply rooted in spiritual tradition.
What Do All Traditions Have in Common?
Despite their differences — Western, Vedic, Chinese or others — all major astrological systems share a few key beliefs:
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Celestial bodies are not just physical objects, but energetic symbols
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The moment of birth matters — it’s not random
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Human life follows a cosmic rhythm, where we’re part of something greater
Why Has Astrology Survived?
Because it’s a map of the inner world, helping people to:
- Understand their strengths and challenges
- Discover their soul's direction and life purpose
- Improve relationships, self-worth, and money flow
- Trust the path — especially when logic fails
Even in our modern world, people return to the stars when they long for depth, meaning, and self-discovery.
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