1. ASTROLOGY
Brandon A. English

2. THERE’S A DIFFERENCE!!!!! Astronomy: study of celestial beings
Astrology: theory that planetary position influences life in more than just a physical sense

3. VOCABULARY ECLIPTIC: Sun’s path in sky, Earth moving
CONSTELLATION: Star formations, help people know where different stars are
EQUINOX: Sun crosses Earth’s equator, night/day equal.
March 21: Vernal
September 21: Autumn
HOROSCOPE: A prediction based on stars formation

4. WHAT IS THE ZODIAC? Latin “Band of Animals” In Astronomy:
12 Constellations in ecliptic
In Astrology:
Band following ecliptic
360 degrees divided into 12, 30 degree sections
Named after constellations that are in each band
Don’t match up anymore because of equinoxes

5. ASTRONOMICAL ASPECT Observations 12 constellations
Sun follows ecliptic path
Blocks one constellation a month
EXAMPLE: Aries: March 21 - April 20

6. ASTROLOGY THEORY 12 zones x 30 degrees = 360 degrees
Used to correspond with constellations
Equinoxes/time changes, no longer match up
Horoscope signs off
One month ahead

7. Aries Astronomy Astrology Between Pisces and Taurus
Brightest star: Hamal
Astrology
1st sign
Ram
March 21-April 19
Mars
Bold, self sufficient
The “Golden Fleece” saved the children of Athamas from sacrifice.

8. Taurus ASTRONOMY ASTROLOGY Between Aries and Gemini
Brightest star: Aldebaran
ASTROLOGY
2nd sign
Bull
Venus
April 21-May 21
Reliable, conservative
Zeus took the form of a bull when he carried off Europa, a Phoenician maiden.
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9. Gemini Astronomy Astrology Between Taurus and Cancer
Brightest stars: Castor and Pollux
Astrology
3rd sign
Twins
Mars
May 21-June 21
Quick witted, restless
Has correlation with Romulus and Remus, sons of Mars.

10. Cancer Astronomy Astrology Between Gemini and Leo Brightest star: N/A
4th sign
Crab
Moon
June 22-July 22
Sensitive, deep
Hera sent Cancer to fight Heracles.
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11. Leo Astronomy Astrology Between Cancer and Virgo
Brightest star: Regulus
Astrology
5th sign
Lion
Sun
July 23-August 22
Confident, generous
Hera also sent the Lion to fight Heracles.

12. Virgo Astronomy Astrology Between Leo and Libra Brightest star: Spica
6th sign
Virgin
Mercury
August 23-September 22
Shy, adaptable
Virgo probably represents the daughter of Apollo, Parthenos, who died at a young age.

13. Libra Astronomy Astrology Between Virgo and Scorpio
Brightest Star: Zubenegenubi
Astrology
7th sign
Scales
Venus
September 23-October 23
Strong willed, Social
Represents scale of fates, Jupiter used between Achilles and Hector
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14. Scorpio Astronomy Astrology Between Libra and Sagittarius
Brightest star: Antares
Astrology
8th sign
Scorpion
Pluto
October 24-November 21
Loyal, competitive
Gaea sent the Scorpion to kill Orion.

15. Sagittarius Astronomy Astrology Between Scorpio and Capricorn
Brightest Star: Rukbat
Astrology
9th sign
Archer
Jupiter
November 22-December 21
Positive, social
Zeus immortalized Crotus, the Muses’ nurse.

16. Capricorn Astronomy Astrology Between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Capricorn
Astronomy
Between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Brightest Star: Alpha Capricorni
Astrology
10th sign
Sea Goat
Saturn
December 22-January 19
Ambitious, authority
Aegipan escaped from monster Typhon by turning into a sea goat.

17. Aquarius Astronomy Astrology Between Capricorn and Pisces
No significantly bright stars
Astrology
11th sign
Water Carrier
Saturn/Uranus
January 20-February 18
Unpredictable, inventive
Ganymede served as a cupbearer in Olympus.

18. Pisces Astronomy Astrology Between Aquarius and Aries
No significantly bright stars, but sun passes through it in vernal equinox.
Astrology
12th sign
Fish
Jupiter/Neptune
February 20-March 20
Sensitive, creative
Aphrodite and Eros escaped monster Typhon by turning into fish.

19. The Struggle for Astrology
20th century
Astrology “evil”
Evangeline Adams
Secretary
Arrested twice
Windsor Hotel prediction
Fought for astrology

20. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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