By: Hallie Nowak

ASTROLOGICAL CULTURE

Aspects of Astrology• Astrology has been known to be influencing society since

around the third millennium BC.• Up until the 17th century astrology was known as a

scholarly tradition and it helped drive the development of astronomy.

• Astrology was commonly accepted in political and cultural circles and has always been very influential on

people.• One aspect of Astrology that has developed over the

years is the use of Zodiac Signs.

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Horoscopes

• Horoscopes are said to be a divination of a person at a certain point of time, usually based on birth.

• A horoscope changes as the planets, moon, and sun rotate around the universe.

• While researching, I discovered a quote that really did a good job describing how astrology determines a persons

mood. The quote stated that “if the moon can cause something as large as the ocean to change tides, then how can it not have an affect on a person’s mood from

day- to-day.”

• Astrology has become such an evident part of people’s lives that it can even be used to analyze a person’s

sleep patterns.• Seasonal changes can lead to sleep changes in people because of the positions of the moon and the sun during

the day. • From season to season, the sun and moon change how often they show their faces which causes people to want

to sleep more in some seasons than in others. • These seasonal changes that affect sleep patterns can

also be seen in animals during hibernation.

William Shakespeare

• During Elizabethan times, Astrology was used for many different aspects of society.

• It was used as a tool for offering answers in medicine, biology, physics and philosophy.

• Astrologers were extremely respected and influential during this era.

• Shakespeare often referred to astrology in his plays and literature pieces. Because the influence of astrology was so great in society at this time, it only makes sense that well-

known writers used it in their literature.

Astrology in Music

• There are a handful of artists that have used astrology and zodiac signs in their pieces of work.

• They might use astrology to disguise a person’s identity, but still allow their personality to show through.

• However, music is also referred to in the zodiac signs because different signs are said to have better musical

talent.• It has been proven that famous musicians and artists

follow certain zodiac signs.• This is because each zodiac sign displays a number of

different characteristics.

• Though it has not been proven that horoscopes, zodiac signs, and other aspects of astrology are truthful, these things definitely play a significant role in our society and

daily culture.• If different artists along with scientists are using

astrology for a variety of different things for so many years now then it must be an important part of

humanity, even though it hasn’t been proven reliable.• The fact that so many people trust and use astrology is

fascinating because in today’s society trust is not easy to earn. We live in a society where you are taught not to

be trusting without proof of accuracy, which makes it astonishing that so many people rely on astrological

readings.