David A Bratcher is a leader in Louisville Astrology. 45 years in practice and studying under some of the greats like Dane Rudhyar have made him a master at the craft.

The Origins of Astrology

The Babylonians are generally acknowledged to have originated the practice and science of astrology. Their astrological charts enabled them to predict the recurrence of seasons and certain celestial events. So, in the beginning and for more than 2,000 years, astrology and astronomy were the same science.

Babylonian astrology was introduced to the Greeks early in the 4th century BCE and, through the studies of Plato, Aristotle, and others, astrology came to be highly regarded as a science. It was soon embraced by the Romans (the Roman names for the zodiacal signs are still used today) and the Arabs and later spread throughout the entire world.

While earliest astrology was used to bring a sense of order out of apparent chaos, it was soon employed to predict weather patterns, primarily for agricultural purposes. It was eventually widened to include forecasts of natural disasters, war and other events in the affecting the human condition. Once success in these fields was established, it was a natural evolution for astrology to be used as a means for advising for kings and emperors and, in time, the population at large.

The zodiac (which is derived from the Greek word meaning circle of animals) is believed to have developed in ancient Egypt and later adopted by the Babylonians. Early astrologers knew it took twelve lunar cycles (i.e., months) for the sun to return to its original position. They then identified twelve constellations that they observed were linked to the progression of the seasons and assigned them names of certain animals and persons (in Babylonia, for example, the rainy season was found to occur when the sun was in a particular constellation which was then named Aquarius, or water bearer).

Around the year 2000 BCE, Babylonian astrologers believed that the sun, moon, and the five planets known at that time (Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Venus) possessed distinct powers. Mars, for example, appeared to be red and was associated with aggression and war.

Those are the origins of astrology as the historical record tells it. Undoubtedly there are other factors that are unknown, even so the powerful truths of Astrology remain.

http://www.DavidABratcher.com Astrology with a Louisville influence. 45 years of astrological experience including the influence of Dane Rudhyar and native American philosophy.

Planets, Moon, Mercury

When most of us think of astrology, we think about our natal sign and not much else. Do you know what some of the major influences are though, that define these Zodiac signs. First and foremost is the Sun. It is the center of all life and represents a person’s personality and spirit. It is the planetary ruler of the sign Leo.

The Moon, on the other hand, gives us our Soul. The Moon is the ruling planet of the Zodiac sign Cancer. It is very much associated with the mother and with maternal instincts. In Chinese astrology, the Moon represents Yin, while the Sun represents Yang.

Mercury rules over Gemini and Virgo. It is the planet of the mind and of communication. In other words, it is the planet of the idea and the means to communicate the idea. The planet Venus rules over Taurus and Libra. Venus is associated with characteristics and principles of harmony and beauty. It is of course, concerned with love. It is also concerned with the pleasure we derive from personal possessions.

Mars is the ruling planet for the dynamic Aries, and to some astrologers, Scorpio, although modern astrologers now determine that Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio. Mars is the planet that is concerned with the things you want, and how you go about getting those things. Jupiter is associated with pleasure and enjoyment. It is the ruler of Sagittarius and is also associated with principles of growth, religion and higher education.

Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn and is associated with principles such as reality and restrictions, boundaries and rules. Saturn was traditionally the ruler of Aquarius until the discovery of the planet Uranus. Neptune is the ruling planet of Pisces and is associated with deception, illusions, spirituality and psychic phenomena. The planet Pluto is the ruling planet of Scorpio and is associated with the concept of transformation.

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Astrology, Horoscopes,gazing at the stars, it is an ancient practice that dates far back in the history of humanity that the origins are obscure and varied. The signs of the zodiac have been standardized and passed on since the Sumerian,Chinese and Indian Civilizations first became literate and could pass the information down to later groups. I am a practicing Astrologer with over 40 years of study and I envite you to join me at davidabratcher.com for complete Astrological discussions and chart work.

This phase refers to the complete ego transformation that is what the sign of Scorpio is all about in the first place.   The Scorpionic personality reflected in the symbolic eagle is truly transformed and now stands beyond the lower manifestations of the sign like envy, jealosy, revenge, etc.  The spirit inherent in the human ego is now set free to pursue it’s life’s purpose in incarnating in the physical form, and the mind now stands on the threshold of true meaning and the quest for life’s direction.

This is the cusp between scorpio and sagitarious, one of the most difficult thresholds in the entire zodiac.  This cusp separates those who are aware and those who are still sleepwalking through their lives.  It is also interesting to note that in this section of the heavens can be found the galactic center.  The spirit is now outward turned and seeking meaning in every manifestation.

To give an example of the personality type we need understand the the majority of the Scorpionic people you will meet prefer to remain anonymous and behind the scenes.  However, the eagle type can be found in such personages as Billy Graham and Johnny Carson.

These people thrive in the spotlight  and not only gave meaning to their own lives but reflected the higher qualities inherent within all of us.  Selflessness is another key in understanding what becomes in the Scorpianc ego that is transformed allows the spirit to work through rather than be distorted by a crystallized ego.

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I will be in Indianapolis at “Mind, Body, Soul/Heartspace” doing Tarot Readings and Astrological consultations beginning Friday October 14^th from 1pm to 5pm and continuing through the weekend (see schedule below).

This will be a time to connect your physical world with the psychic world.  With the challenging transits this week you may a little extra information and guidance to navigate these powerful trends.

These 30 minute readings bring clarity to your life.

Here is the schedule:

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Sagittarius description.