How does Astrology differ from Astronomy?
Astrology is to exact astronomy, what psychology is to exact physiology. In astrology and psychology one has to step beyond the visible world of matter and enter into the domain of transcendent spirit. – H. P. Blavatsky Astronomy is the science of mapping the positions and movements of celestial bodies. It tries to discover what these bodies are made of, and where they came from, using sophisticated technical equipment. This scientific endeavour grew out of three traditional studies that had concerned themselves with practical uses for our observations of the stars: astrology, for predicting and timing of fortunate and unfortunate periods, divining fate and destiny; navigation, for getting around in unfamiliar territory, especially at sea; and calendrics, for planning agricultural, political and religious events such as sowing and reaping, timing of festivals, ceremonies and so on. Practical science today seeks consistent explanations for events in the world and sorts any data gained i
