The History of Astrology begins with Creation itself. Sage Garga says that the science was propounded by the Creator Himself and that Brahma banded it down: to him at the time of creation. From Garga, other sages got it and it was spread all over. It appears to be co-eval with that of the Earth.
In western countries there is a certain belief that Seth (3769 B.C.) was the world's first astrologer. This can be inferred from the astrological books written later by Arabic, Egyptian, Jewish and Persian writers. Westerners believe that Seth was the first person to study the Planets, their motions and their pathway, It is he who divided the Zodiac into twelve equal parts, as he found that the Sun ever follows a particular path in the Heavens, year after year:' and he also noticed that ~his circular route of the Sun was spaced out by twelve full moons. Full moon occurs once a month. Therefore the Sun's path is divided into 12 equal parts called 'Mazzaroth' which term we designate as "Signs", Resis or solar mansions.
Around 2,600 years ago, the priests and the shepherds of Chaldea took this science for serious study and developed it. Their period was called the Golden Age of Astrology, because they connected the movements of the planets with all kinds of events in human life.
Dr. Thompson says that the Akkadians and the Sumerians observed the heavens and heavenly bodies and tried to note their courses. The Babylonians and the Egyptians attributed some influence over the animate and inanimate objects on the earth Astrology was popular and it wielded great influence over the rich, the priests, the princes and the kings. Mespero said that, in his time, the mistress of the world was Astrology.
Some are of the opinion that Astrology had its origin in Chaldea from time Immemorial. They suggest that the very name Chaldean means 'Astrologer'. The Pythogoreans further advanced the concepts of the Chaldeans. They applied higher mathematics. Later, astrology came into the hands of the Greeks. They concentrated more on Natal Astrology, as they had a deep-rooted religious nature and an enquiring mind. They always posed the questions, "Who am I? Why am I born? What for do I live? Why are there so much of Inequalities in life?" They had the answers only through astrology.
Many of the records of the early astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon are found among tr.e early tablets in the British Museum. Some. of their finding are dated nearly 5,000 years ago.
The Greeks were also enthusiastic in following astrology. They erected the horoscope for the time of birth and presaged the finance, family, fate, fortune, and future of the individuals. One of the Greek horoscopes written in Papyrus about 2,000 years ago is kept in the British Museum. The Chaldcans who practiced this art of Astrology were held in high esteem even at the time of Alexander the Great.
The Egyptians were equally interested in Astrology, which played an important role. They were also responsible for shaping the future of the nation. As can be seen from the monuments, the inscriptions and modern investigations, this science dates back to 5,000 B.C. The Pharaohs gave much respect to the astrologers of whom Babilus was the leader. He was always consulted and the duty of Babilus was to find out the charts of those who might perchance gain power, become a rival and create trouble to the emperor. Whenever Babilus foresaw any such native, he informed the king who put such people. to death Pharaohs had faith in their astrologers. Often they were consulted to interpret the dreams of the king.
In Persia, the kings honored the astrologer for their sound knowledge of this science. It is only Gjamasp otherwise known as "AI Hakim" (meaning 'Learned') an astrologer in Persian court who precisely predicted the time of birth of the Prophets.
The Saracens spread the Science in Spain in 711 A.D and the North Africans, the Moors, in 1237, carried the science to Europe.
Dr. Brewster admits that in China about 2752 B.C. from the days of King Fohi, they developed astronomy solely for studying astrology; and emperors were chosen according to the profound knowledge possessed by them in astrology. In 2513 B.C. Cheuni was elected as the King in that manner.
For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy
Horoscopes (162)
Medical Astrology (47)
Nadi (28)
Numerology (52)
Original Texts (280)
Palmistry (44)
Planets (195)
Romance (39)
Vastu (104)
Vedic Astrology (76)
हिन्दी (293)
Send as free online greeting card
Email a Friend
Manage Wishlist