Asztrológia

Asztrológia is a practice that claims to interpret the positions and movements of celestial bodies, such as stars and planets, to understand human affairs and earthly events. It is based on the belief that there is a correlation between the cosmos and human life. Practitioners, known as astrologers, use tools like birth charts, which are diagrams representing the positions of planets at the exact time and location of a person's birth, to make predictions or provide insights.

The history of astrology dates back to ancient civilizations, including Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and India, where it was often intertwined with astronomy. For centuries, astrology was considered a respected field of study, influencing various aspects of life, from medicine to politics. However, with the rise of the scientific revolution and the development of empirical methods, astrology gradually became separated from astronomy and is now widely regarded by the scientific community as a pseudoscience.

Despite its classification as a pseudoscience, astrology continues to be popular in many cultures. People engage with astrology for various reasons, including self-exploration, seeking guidance on relationships, career choices, or understanding personal characteristics. Different astrological traditions exist, with Western astrology, Vedic astrology, and Chinese astrology being among the most prominent. These traditions often have distinct systems of interpretation and symbolic meanings for celestial bodies and their positions.