Author Login | Popular Articles | RSS Feeds | Sitemap

Astrology Doesn't Deserve The Bad Reputation!

What gives Astrology a bad reputation? One of the paramount reasons is because the Sun is no longer moving through the same band of Zodiac constellations it was over 2500 year ago. That's when the Zodiac constellations were given their names, marking the Sun's movement at that time. Does that discount astrology? I don't think so. Don't be so skeptical, give it a chance.

The Zodiac Constellations

What we know of astrology, at least today, is that it originated in the 7th Century BC with the Babylonian astronomers in Southern Iraq in the Northern Hemisphere. They divided the band of sky that the Sun progressed in one Earth year (365.25 days) into twelve equal sections (91.31 days). Three sections were attributed to each of the four seasons; Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.

Where Did the Zodiac Names Come From?

These twelve sections were named after the ring of constellations that lined the sky that the Sun moved through. They are known as the Zodiac Constellations. The names were derived from Latin and the Greek zodiac which meant "circle of animals".

When Does The Zodiac Year Begin?

Section number one begins the first day of Spring which is called the Vernal Equinox (Latin for Spring). All other Zodiac dates shift accordingly to this time. The following dates are adjusted for 2009.

Spring section is heralded by the Vernal or Spring Equinox March 20, 2009

1. Aries / The Ram / March 20-April 19
2. Taurus / The Bull / April 19-May 20
3. Gemini / The Twins / May 20-June 21

Summer section is announced by the Summer Solstice June 21, 2009

4. Cancer / The Crab / June 21-July 22
5. Leo / The Lion / July 22-August 23
6. Virgo / The Virgin / August 23-September 22

Fall section is proclaimed by Autumnal Equinox September 22, 2009

7. Libra / The Scales / September 22-October 23
8. Scorpio / Scorpion / October 23-November 22
9. Sagittarius / Archer / November 22-December 21

Winter section is declared by the Winter Solstice December 21, 2009

10. Capricorn / The Goat / December 21-January 20
11. Aquarius / Water Bearer / January 20-February 18
12. Pisces / The Fishes / February 18-March 20

Not All Constellations Are Equal

Now here's where Astrology gets a bad rep. It is accused of not being scientific. Please notice, I said each of the twelve equal sections were named after one of these constellations. I did not say the Sun moved through each of these constellations equally or through any one constellation even in 30.43 days. For example, what we now know is the Aries constellation is ranked in size as number 39 out of the 88 constellations discovered today. Virgo is ranked number 2. The Sun did not adjust its movements to go super slow through Section 1 or Aries and then speed through section 9 or Virgo in 30.43 days also.

The Earth Was Flat

We have learned a lot since that time. For example, at that time the Earth was seen as flat. Earth didn't move, much less revolve around the Sun. Venus was thought to be two stars, one in the morning and one at night.

Sun Keeps Moving On Eastward

The Sun does not repeat the same path in the sky when Earth starts its new year of revolving around it. The Sun continues to moves eastward in its revolution around the center of the Milky Way. In fact, the Sun is now progressing through the Pisces Constellation instead of the Aries Constellation over 2500 years ago.

However, the band of sky the Sun travels through in our Earth year is approximately the same distance, still divided into the twelve sections keeping the same Zodiac names.

Sun Signs and Seasons

A person born during the time the Sun passes through one of those sections is given that Sun sign name. For example, someone born under Section 1 would have the Sun sign of Aries the Ram.

Not surprising each of these sections and the persons born during those times have characteristics and modes of expression that are very much in alignment with the seasons themselves. For example, someone born in the 1st section, an Aries Sun sign leads the way, is always pioneering new beginnings.

Why Not Have it All?

Why not learn to embrace and develop the characteristics of each of these sections or signs as the Sun travels through them? Why should you stay stuck in only one sign? That's like saying, "I was born in Spring and I only want to embrace the energies of Spring and develop its characteristics. Forget Summer, Fall and Winter! I don't want to do different activities, develop other qualities or modes of expression". Why not have it all?

Develop Yourself Naturally

Why not develop yourself in a structured way that is in alignment with nature itself. Then you do not have to learn from one crisis after another. Instead, let a cosmic tailwind speed you on your way, doing what comes naturally.

Never Boring, Always Something New

What keeps it compelling and never boring? The Earth's rotation is the same yearly around the Sun, so there is sameness to the characteristics of these twelve sections. However, as the Sun is constantly moving forward through a new band in the heavens, there is also newness within each of these twelve divisions yearly. That will keep you on your toes, just when you think you have got it, there's something new to stimulate you.

Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com

About the Author:
Loy is an accomplished astrology researcher and practitioner; relationship specialist and published author. Try her FREE Zodiac signs and forecasts newsletter. Use the monthly energies to enhance your relationships and daily life. Visit Loy at http://www.LoysRelationshipAstrology.info/about/

Tags: zodiac

, constellations

, sun signs

, astrology

, skeptical

, zodiac names

| Print | Ezine Ready | |

Related....

Videos...

Recent News-and-Society Articles

Recommended Gifts For A Bookworm Groomsman By: Patricia Strasser | Dec 24th 2009 - Gift ideas other than books for a booklover groomsman. Find the list of my recommended gifts, which might be a good present to pick.

groomsmen gifts

Why Some Guys Just Never Get It - What You Should Do Instead By: C Tyler | Dec 24th 2009 - There are plenty of men out there that are more than willing to give you dating advice and tips. Yet most of these guys are far from really happy with their own dating lives, so you may want to heed some caution with ...

attract beautiful women

7 Methods To Improve Your Relationship By: Calvin Tan | Dec 24th 2009 - Good relationships do not just happen. I have heard many of my consumers state that, "If I have to work at it, then is by no means is the right relationship." This is not a true statement, any more than it is true ...

relationships flourish

7 Methods To Find Out Your Wife"��s Feeling By: Calvin Tan | Dec 24th 2009 - Cheating is the worst type of destruction to your relationship or marriage, it is earlier considering a betrayal of the vows they took every time they got married. The discovery of the act of cheating by the other hal ...

6 Methods To Get Your Ex Back By: Calvin Tan | Dec 24th 2009 - We make relationships to enjoy life. Even if perhaps plenty of sacrifices to keep a relationship and to make it work, many of us opt to make these sacrifices just to have near the person we love and like to spend time ...

5 Methods To Make Her Respect You By: Calvin Tan | Dec 24th 2009 - Respect is one of the simple human values. As it applies to people, it is defining as an attitude of admiration or esteem for any person. This feeling is normally a result of a person's accomplishments. While all peop ...

6 Mistakes To Avoid In A Relationship By: Calvin Tan | Dec 24th 2009 - Most people enter a relationship with a deep fear of rejection, and this fear motivates a numerous forms of controlling habit. Controlling habit falls into two major classifications, overt control and covert control. ...

Sex Dolls Are One Way To Explore Your Desires By: Vikram kuamr | Dec 24th 2009 - Everyone has different techniques which they enjoy more than others. These fetishes can be secret things which excite us in a way that we greatly enjoy performing or experiencing them when having a sexual encounter. ...

Sex dolls

lubes and lotions

Not Just An Ordinary Wedding Dress By: Terri Burt | Dec 23rd 2009 - Whether you're getting married for the first time, the second time or you have chosen to renew your vows, once you select the ceremony locale, you can then turn your attention to finding the most perfect wedding dress ...

tropical wedding dresses

beach wedding dresses

second wedding dress

vow renewal dress

casual wedding

Seiko Watches By: Jamie Simpson | Dec 23rd 2009 - Seiko launched their first brand watch in 1924 and have since gone on to create a brand that is known for its efficiency, accuracy, dependability, and performance. Read on to fine out more about this facinating compan ...