What is the relationship between human and celestial bodies, planets, stars and such? Are our characters tied to constellations, and fates linked to falling stars?
Jupiter. Astronomy picture of the day by NASA: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod
Astrology; the study of the influence of the relative positions and movements of celestial bodies to human affairs, and astronomy; the science of celestial objects, space and the whole physical universe, were closely linked before the Renaissance. Astronomers practiced astrology on the side, and it was often the desire for prediction and divination – of the astronomers themselves or their clients – that drove their astronomical observations.
By the 18th century, astrology had lost scientific credibility in the West, and the -logy and -nomy became separate. But many of us still believe in the connection between our own movements and those of the planets as they are floating in space. Perhaps it is because the beauty of the celestial elements is so appealing, that it might be hard to not to imagine a connection. And in the end, we are created of the same cosmological matter as the heavenly bodies. Scattered around by the Big Bang, would it still be possible for the pieces of this matter to remain in contact with each other; for the whole universe to stay in mystical touch with itself?
Forever Horoscopes gives OK Do, a Virgo, the following account for year 2010:
“You are likely to be involved in noble deeds. During this period, you will be extremely happy and some auspicious ceremony could also take place in your family. Your income will increase and your contact with senior or government authorities will improve. By dint of your skill, you will be able to handle even adverse situations. You may be interested in philosophy or metaphysics. An absolutely perfect state of mind is also guaranteed in this period.”
The text was published as part of astronomy studies for the Science Poems book.