Astrology - Science Or Superstition

It has been estimated that approximately 75% of thePeople use astrology in many different ways, from
population in the world today, follow astrology andinvesting in the stock market, making business
listens to what it has to say. Since the ancient ages,decisions, to analyzing political situations and social
humans have looked to the heavens for guidance.movements. The applications of astrology are almost
Astrology is nothing but the study of the correlationendless. Thus, astrology, to some extent can definitely
between the positions and the movements of thehelp people, make their lives better.
planets, the stars and other celestial bodies and eventsFor example if you are impatient or temperamental,
on earth. It is the firm belief of the astrologers that thethen you may monitor yourself and exercise control
placement and the movements of the heavenly bodiesover yourself. Majority of your problems can be solved
- the Sun, Moon, and the nine planets of the galaxy, atif you are able to exercise patience in your day-to-day
the time of birth of an individual have a direct influencelife. However this is just an example and is not
on his/her character.applicable to each and every person. Each person is
A person's desires and destiny, his fate and fortune, hisgoverned by the planetary placement at the time of
success and failures are said to be affected by thehis/her birth and it through the astrological birth chart
planetary positions and movements. However, the faithreading that a person's future can be predicted.
and belief in astrology and astrological sayings isA Case Study
experiencing a rising trend since the recent past.A girl child was born at 4.38am on 10th October 1960,
Horoscope reading and astrology are affecting peoplein a place situated 30miles west of Madras. On a
from all walks of life in their daily lifestyle.general survey of her birth chart, it was found that the
A study of the past reveals that astrology came intosecond house is tenanted by its owner Venus along
being with the advent of civilization. It was the result ofwith Mercury. Venus and Mercury are not spoiled by
combining the ancient practice of observing the nightconjunction of any of the natural malefics. Nor are they
sky with a magical view. The Babylonians weremalifically affected. Saturn is neither in a bestial sign nor
however the first to introduce the concept ofin a watery sign. There is no malefic aspect from
astrology which was further supported Greeks.Saturn to Mercury and Venus. In the face of all these
Astrology can be used as a powerful and fun tool forindications, can one have any shadow of doubt
understanding ourselves, others, and the world aroundregarding the girl's speaking power? Yes, and the truth
us. One can avail the services of astrology in differenthowever, is that the girl's speaking power is very
forms as well as in different fields in routine life. Fordefective and she is almost dumb.
example, it is of great use for managing health,Thus no body can stop the rain from falling but one
business, and stability in business/professional career,can carry an umbrella. The above case clearly
enjoying marital life, solving problems of children,indicates the utility of the divine science astrology in our
understanding your strength, aptitude, weakness asday-to-day life. In brief one can improve his/her life
well as the favorable and unfavorable time framesstyle by utilizing the services this science in a proper
during a particular period.way.