The New Year promises us not only pleasant commotion in the kitchen and the selection of festive clothes, but also the inevitable portion of superstitions connected with the change of the sacred numbers in the calendar. We recall that were born in the year of rat / dog or other more exotic animals and painfully trying to forecast next year, getting a grasp in astrological predictions, which we carefully slip the many ladies' magazines.

But why we are not stupid and quite so trusting adults treat astrological predictions? The answer to this question lies in the study of human psychology. Astrology offers vital for the normal functioning of the mind set: confidence in the future, the information that the problem we face will be successfully resolved. In addition, we feel a direct connection with the cosmos, which makes us less lonely.

Astrology is hardly scientific knowledge, it belongs to the realm of faith, which does not need proof. The modern "civilized" people deprived of the naive religiosity of their ancestors, yet has not lost the main thing - the belief that everything in this life is not by blind chance. Astrology, explaining the reasons for what is happening, making our lives less meaningless, thereby replacing the true faith (not by chance that the church as a whole is quite negative about the astrological predictions).

However, despite the skepticism of scientists and dissatisfaction with the clergy, astrology works and works quite well, helping to gain confidence in themselves to millions of people. Perhaps visit a personal astrologer, and will not help you solve the outstanding problems in life, but with a positive attitude on your part he must remove the psychological tension, which in turn, provokes adverse developments. Astrologer, usually plays the role of psychoanalyst, inspiring us to think that we are not an insignificant speck in the whirlpool of life, our destiny is not indifferent to the cosmos, the planets involved in our personal well-being. Not a bad way to relieve stress, is not it?

Astrology and history

The earliest records date back to the astrological 19th century BC and belong to the era heyday of ancient Babylon, when our ancestors were trying to cope with adversity befalls them with the help of heaven. In parallel with the Babylonians technique observing the stars develop the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. Astrology is also quite successfully developed in China and India (where it is still without the help of a local interpreter of the stars can not be solved, no more or less important issue).

Recall simple fact known to us from the pages of school textbooks - it is for the ancient Earth was the center of the universe, heaven shines acted as powerful, but somewhat secondary factors that only affect the situation.

The earliest known scientific horoscopes is dated 29 April 410 BC Alas, the original recording survived only a few words: "the stars will be favorable to you." Very vague prediction that subsequently several times with success are used followers obscure Babylonian astrology, horoscope compile this.

Astrological Babylon system fairly quickly became very popular in the most remote corners of the ancient world, moved first to Egypt and then in ancient Greece. However, the Greeks were not prone to excessive fatalism, as a result of the formula that everything in life is predetermined arrangement of stars was transformed into a more streamlined, "star guide, but do not condemn ', which was a boon for many charlatans of astrology. Indeed, you could always write off their failures by a factor of free will.

Astrology in the form in which we know it today, was recorded by Ptolemy in his famous book «Tetrabiblos». Scientist brought together all the expertise of the astrology of the time, organize them, making an invaluable contribution to the development not only of astrology but also astronomy. However, the universe of Ptolemy was still geocentric, which was the basis of many astrological works up until the early 16th century, when the work of Kepler and Copernicus' changed our understanding of the cosmos and the human role in it.

Astrology in the digital age

Modern technology has changed not only the way of life, but also largely influenced his psychology. Stress has become our constant companion, and with it has multiplied the need for removal of psychological stress, including with the help of the stars, or rather idle astrology, which has long been overthrown medieval robes and concerted series rushed to conquer the Internet, what we are told tens of thousands of sites with all kinds of horoscopes.

Some members of the profession have gone even further by opening offices in the Internet, where a relatively small fee you can get a forecast for the future, based on a analysis of your personal horoscope. This astrologers use the latest software, "run" received from the client data on the specific programs. However, even the most faithful followers of the astrological knowledge is not convinced that the outlook resulting from this procedure is correct.

Should you use these services to you, but we note that in this case is not the most important part - the communication between the astrologer, performing the role of a therapist for many and his client, which largely reduces the positive effect. If you sincerely believe that the results of astrological analysis can truly reflect your future, you should not resort to the impersonal service. After all, a true professional will be used not only verbal information obtained in conversation with you, but the words, gestures, tone of your voice, in short, everything that can not pass through the most powerful Internet line. And no matter how you treat astrology, remember - the decision is yours.

Inessa Haider specifically for the Women's Club

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