Brief Astrological Overview
The study of astrology as we know it today began in Egypt, China, The Indus Valley, and Meso-America as long as 9,000 years ago. We are strongly influenced by the work of the Babylonians passed on to the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Persians.
As the study of the stars, planets and constellations gradually developed in each of the cultures, astrology was reserved for the use of kings and heads of state.
Charts of princes, kings and of coming wars/battles were prepared by highly educated astronomers and mathematicians (the Magi, for example). Such historical figures as Alexander the Great and Ptolemy (the great Greek mathematician) played significant roles in the Egyptian and Greek development.
In the 16th century (and perhaps as early as the 12th), astrology was taught as part of the curriculum at many universities including the University of Bologna (where Dante studied). By the 20th century psychiatrist Carl Jung was writing extensively about astrology as a psychological tool and using charts regularly in his practice.
Astrological Chart Preparation
Astrological Charts identify planetary relationships and transits at various times in your life, then combines the use of astrological insight with modern psychology to give you a detailed portrait of your personality.
- Natal Charts are excellent tools for personal growth and development. A Natal Chart will help you to understand the energy patterns at the time of your birth, and help you see how these universal patterns influence your experiences and choices. Natal Charts help you reflect on your life experiences and plans for the future.
- Composite Charts compare and study the planetary relationships of any two people – parents and children, couples, friends, siblings, etc.
- Progressed Charts bring Natal Charts forward into present time. We can examine transits and look at astro-cartography graphs.
- Geographic moves to different locations can be analyzed for their significance by means of astro-cartography.
Astrological Chart preparation and analysis: 1-1/2 hour ($90) with Pat Townsend, call 845-897-3280 or email spiritrt at optonline.net.
