So far, despite extensive research by archeologists and others in the scientific world, no light has been shed on the problem of exactly where and when the Zodiac and it’s symbols were designed. They certainly pre-date all the records of the oldest of civilisations, and have remained unchanged throughout the ages.

The Zodiac of the Akkadians, one of the most ancient peoples, who reached the height of their civilisation between 24BC and 22BC, is almost identical to the one we know today. These ancient people brought with them the rudiments of writing and mathematics when they invaded Assyria and Babylonia.

Babylonian tablets record the introduction of the Zodiac by the Akkadians before 3000BC. Those Akkadians came from the mountain regions to the north of Assyria, bringing with them the fading remnants of their once all-powerful civilisation.

It has been confirmed by modern astrologers that the grouping of the constellations, and the symbols of the Zodiac were the results of a profound knowledge of the stellar universe and the relationships between, and movements of, the heavenly bodies. It has even been suggested that this most ancient of peoples had the telescope thousands of years before Lippershey and Galileo.

Since then the Zodiac has inspired reverence and interest. The Hebrews knew and revered it ages before The Book of Law was discovered. This refers to the Torah, or five books of Moses. (Most certainly not to be confused with The Book Of Law written by Aleister Crowley in 1904).

The ancient Egyptians, who are usually regarded as the founders of the oldest known civilisation, did not claim that their knowledge of the stars and Zodiac were their own discovery, freely admitting that it came from peoples even older than themselves.

If we consider the fact that the origin of the Zodiacal constellations pre-dates the oldest known civilisations, and that it obviously requires a considerable intelligence and comprehension of natural law, space, and time, we must wonder who were these people who first discovered and revealed the truths of astrological law?

Another thing to consider is that if these people were so advanced in this respect, why did they not leave any other evidence of their, what must have been an extremely advanced civilisation?

There is one thing that we can be certain of. The Zodiac must have originated in the very cradle of the race, because we find the same symbols of the constellations amongst the writings of widely separated peoples at a time when travel was rarely undertaken, being difficult, if not impossible.

The fact is, we are no closer to discovering the true origin of the Zodiac than we ever were.

May 13th – Oct 11, 2010

In my article Big Trouble in the Outfield, I forecasted nightmares and frustration as Saturn tugged on Uranus and Neptune through most of this Spring. Jupiter is going to join the game just as Saturn and Uranus are winding down their plays, and before he is finished, he will bring Pluto up to bat with a loaded bat. Some of us may end up knocked all the way out into the bleachers, before this summer is over.

Jupiter’s voyage through Pisces will bring him to join the Saturn-Uranus opposition as he opposes Saturn and then conjuncts Uranus in May and June. Then, as he leaves Uranus, he will move to a square with Pluto that will begin late in June. Then in July Jupiter will be in retrograde, while still squaring Pluto, and Saturn and Uranus will come back for the last peak of their opposition. In August, while Jupiter and Pluto are still square, Saturn will move ahead to oppose Jupiter and create a T-square with Pluto. Squares are bad. Oppositions are kind of bad. Conjunctions can be bad or good depending upon the planets and circumstances. And, T-squares are the worst.

Now, to put it in English… From about mid May through mid June, we could be down on our luck and our ambitions may be flat, but there could also be some unexpected good fortune, including improvements in our mental health, especially in June.

But, as June ends and July begins, we should notice that people (especially governments and corporations) will be trying to “persuade” us to change our beliefs to the point of coercion. There could be threats and attempts to control others. We will also have 2 eclipses occuring on June 26th and July 11th, which could bring changes and challenges. After so much economic struggle, and then changes coming to pass, it may be difficult for some of us not to fall into apathy.

This controlling behavior may fade a bit later in July, but an underlying tension will be floating about. This may cause accidents, and some will even become defiant. The controlling, persuasive, and coercive behavior will be back with a vengeance in early August and continue through most of the month. We may start doubting ourselves and actually believe some of the propaganda, and there will also be hidden and very dangerous circumstances popping up around us, including thefts and man-made disasters. These problems could focus in the areas of marriage and partnerships, career, and our own bodies.

Life will begin to return to normalcy in September. Jupiter will still be in retrograde, but he and Uranus may send us some blessings throughout the month. (And, I stress “may.” With Uranus involved, it could be positive or it could be negative. Uranus is unpredictable.) We may get some unexpected help, or maybe just some really great insight.

Normally at this point in my articles, I tell people to get out their own natal charts and see how those aspects will affect them. But, these aspects are more complicated than most, so this time I recommend you contact your favorite astrologer for an analysis.

Jupiter will turn direct and pass Uranus again later this year, but it won’t be nearly as dramatic, because he will aspect each planet individually instead of as a group. So, hold on to your hats, it could be a dramatic summer.

February 2nd the Sun will be midpoint Saturn, Pluto and Uranus, and the uneasiness continues. The day ends with Venus applying semi-square to Saturn, not good for love or money. The Venus Saturn combo is very good for bargain hunting for necessities such as food, and savings is the name of the game today.

February 3rd starts with Uranus + Pluto, Saturn = Sun, with the Sun applying to the cardinal axis. The escalation of food costs is starting to effect how the world is eating. At the same time, Valentine’s day is around the corner and the business of selling love is thriving as the Mars Venus midpoint is 22 ½ to Jupiter and Venus will be 22 ½ to Apollon.

February 4th. With Neptune + Cupido = Mercury, rumor and deception can be running amok. This can ruin some relationships today if one jumps to conclusions without checking things out, especially with Mercury and Sun dancing around the cardinal axis. Facebook, Twitter and blogs can and will cause caos in many lives.

February 5th is a perfect example of how unstable things are in the world as Saturn, Pluto will be midpoint Venus and the cardinal axis. The economy will take a giant step back. With Pluto + Hades Sun, secret financial plans start brewing early. At days end, Saturn Pluto + 0 cardinal = Sun show that the recession is definitely not over.

Saturday February 6th. There will be volatile news in the media today as Mercury + Vulcanus will be 22 ½ to the Sun and Sun + Vulcanus =Mars. Be careful driving. There will be much angry emotion floating around.

Sunday February 7th. Today, many are getting ready to travel as Sun + Saturn =Mercury. Some will be going to the Winter Olympics, others to the Super Bowl and others will be coming here to New York for Fashion Week. We will be paying attention to games and fashion for the next week or two.

February 8th and another Monday morning is here again, with everyone watching the financial news and messing up their manicures as they chew away at their nails. Sun and Mercury will be tied in with Pluto and Saturn in a planetary picture that can only be seen on the 90 degree dial.

February 9th. Sun + Nodes = Mars, Zeus, and today is a day of passionate love or passionate anger that can lead to murder, take your pick. Mercury + Venus = Hades, and news of secret money deals will hit the airwaves as the media gets hold of whatever is being touched by Uranus 45 to Poseidon. The day ends with Mercury + Venus = 0 cardinal. With all this going on, there will be some good business news as Mars to Jupiter = the Sun.

On the 10th, Sun + Venus = Neptune. Be careful in handling money today. Never trust a day that has Neptune and a money planet as part of an equation. Mercury + Poseidon = Mars. There can be anger and quarrels due to moral opinions or beliefs, especially since Uranus will be 45 to Poseidon. There will be a spotlight on these occurrences as the day ends with Mercury + Venus = 0 cardinal

February 11th will see a spike in computer dating enrollment as Mars + Uranus = Venus and Mercury + Mars = Neptune. Some will lower their standards to be part of a duo with this combo of Node + Jupiter = Hades.

Friday, February 12th has Mercury + Mar + Neptune = 0 cardinal. Be careful to check everything out, since the truth will be fudged big time to make a sale. The media will herald the Olympic games and minimize everything else going on in the world. Many will be enjoying a long weekend by going skiing or heading to the tropics.

Saturday, February 13th, we will have a new moon conjunct Neptune. A Saturday should be spent relaxing and doing what is pleasurable. When out in public, keep an eye on belongings, your wallet or purse in particular.

Sunday, February 14th. “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Even though this is supposed to be a day of love, it looks like it is going to be a day of anger and war, as Sun + Mars = 0 cardinal, and Uranus + Zeus = Saturn. This combo looks like there may be violence and death through an explosion, most likely a terrorist action. Since Sun is still conjunct Neptune, there is no way the violence occurs under the radar.

Monday, February 15th, Mars will be 22 ½ to Neptune and the Sun is still close enough to keep subversive actions well hidden. Uranus + Zeus = Saturn/Pluto, and this looks like sudden erratic behavior can create a financial downswing today. Venus will be 22 ½ to Hades, and sex and money scandals are hot topics today.

Every morning, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will research the pages of the newspaper, flip to the back of their magazine or maybe surf on-line in order to find their day-to-day horoscope. Regardless of whether they’re true believers or perhaps are merely having fun with the future, finding their own horoscope is a huge component in their existence every morning. In case you are one of these types of individuals and are looking for your personal horoscope these days, then you ought to first understand the history associated with horoscopes as well as astrology. Exactly where did it all begin? Whose thought was it to see fortunes utilizing the stars and planets?

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks utilized horoscopes as well as astrology to be able to prepare their seasonal work. For example, they would utilize the particular position of stars along with planets in order to determine the perfect period to develop, sow and also harvest their vegetation. These people also believed the motion and positioning of these types of heavenly bodies could change the incidents within an individuals existence and pre determine a outcome.

The actual word astrology is translated into the scientific discipline of stars and also had been first penned within medieval Greece through the Chaldean folks. This interesting practice of using the stars to forecast conditions and events eventually captured the awareness of people within the far east as well as various other places around the globe. Ultimately, astrology and horoscopes evolved in to a typical practice and had been made obtainable to the public via every day publications as well as almanacs. All through time, these types of planetary estimations turned more and more individual and the signs that are utilized in horoscopes nowadays were created.

Seen by a few as ridiculous as well as others as real science, astrology and horoscopes tend to be a matter of a lot debate. Whether you believe that or even not is really a individual choice, nevertheless most may agree that there is a certain amount of fact hidden within this medieval and mystical exercise. So keep in mind, as you search for your horoscope today the good fortune you are reading is actually grounded strong within heritage and also has been available nearly as long as the actual stars and planets themselves.

For as long as we’ve been in existence, we have looked up and stared into the sky. Over time, people began to realize that the position of heavenly objects often correlated to events, personalities and compatibility of people. This became known as astrology, which is the study of patterns and relationships of planets and the sun in the sky.

Astrology is based on something that Einstein later confirmed from a scientific point of view. Astrology believes that the universe is a field of time and the planets movement through it creates certain tendencies. The date we are born sets a certain time where the planets and sun are fixed in the night sky. From these, we can nail down the characteristics, attitudes and compatibility of the person in question.

So, what exactly are the sun signs? Well, you already know them. They are the 12 signs that signify phases of the year. They include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Many people wonder why they are listed in this order. The answer is this their order of occurrence across the zodiac with Aries starting on March 19th. This also tends to reflect the energy of the sign as the 12 sun signs are often associated with periods of life. The Aries tends to have characteristics of youth while the Pisces tends have the character of someone later in life.

How accurate is astrology? Well, you’ll have to try it yourself. I’ve found horoscopes to be hit and miss, but compatibility predictions between the signs to be very accurate. Overall, astrology has hundreds of millions of followers and has been with us longer than any religion currently on the planet. You can draw your own conclusions on whether that carries any merit.