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There are several forms of Astrology from a traditional point of view. Note that this lesson focuses on Tropical/Western Astrology, which is the continuation of Hellenistic Astrology. Hellenistic Astrology dates back to the Hellenistic era which is the era that followed the conquests of Alexander the Great over much of the civilized world. What followed was a blending of various philosophies and spiritual systems due to heavy cultural exchange between civilizations like the Egyptian civilization, Babylonian, Greek and so on. Astrological knowledge from various civilizations was blended together into a comprehensive system that we are familiar with today when we read birth charts.
The type of Astrology most people are familiar with is known as Genethlialogy or Genethliacal Astrology. This is where you cast someone’s birth chart, also called a “nativity” (an English term for birth charts that has recently fallen into obscurity, derived from the Greek term for birth charts, “genesis”, which means “origin”, relating to one’s birth) and determine their fate and destiny.
The individual whose chart is cast is called the native and the various outcomes were traditionally called “apotelesmata”, a Greek word that roughly translates to “Astrological outcomes” or what we can call a prediction. Genethlialogy is what we call Natal Astrology in modern terms and is basically casting and interpreting birth charts. [1]
A sample birth chart created using JoS-Astro
Another major form of Astrology is known as Mundane, Political or Judicial Astrology. This form of Astrology is very old and goes back to Babylon. Mundane Astrology is concerned with nations, cities and any other geopolitical systems. The interpretations of omens like thunder, eclipses and other natural phenomena was also closely linked with Mundane Astrology. [2]
One can also cast a chart for the moment a country or state was founded (with the moment the official documents declaring it as such are signed) and analyze the chart similar to a birth chart.
The term “Judicial Astrology” was originally a term applied to forms of Astrology that were deemed heretical by the Catholic Church such as Natal Astrology. Other forms of Astrology that were deemed as acceptable were called “Natural Astrology”. [3] [4] Judicial Astrology has come to be used as a term for Mundane Astrology in modern times. [5]
Electional Astrology deals with determining the best time to begin a new venture. The Astrologer determines the best time for a desired outcome for a new venture. It can be a partnership, business, a trip, applying for a job, starting a war and so on. Anything applies.
Electional Astrology is also known as Inceptional Astrology for this reason. Inception means the beginning of something. Another name is Katarchic/Catarchic Astrology, from the Greek word “katarchē” which means “beginning”. This is because Hellenistic Astrologers used this word to refer to Electional Astrology. An example of a simple form of Electional Astrology is found in this page by High Priestess Maxine about choosing the best time for marriages.
https://satanisgod.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/Satanic_Wedding.html
There is also Natural Astrology. It is also known as Physical Astrology. Natural Astrology is concerned with the influence of heavenly bodies over the inanimate natural world. Things like earthquakes, tides, weather phenomena, natural hazards and so on.[6]
Horary Astrology is a branch of Astrology that seeks to answer questions presented to the Astrologer.[7] Typically, a chart is cast for the time the question is asked to the Astrologer since it is taken to be the “birth” of the question. The word “horary” is from the Latin “hōra” which means “hour”. Horary Astrology was popular in the medieval times and was originally called “interrogations”.
There are also several other minor branches of Astrology like medical Astrology which is concerned with health matters. Astrological botany applies principles of Astrology to plants and herbs with regards to things like planting, harvesting and use. Financial Astrology involves making predictions, analyses and investments in the financial world.
One should also keep in mind that not all branches of Astrology are valid. An example is Astrocartography which is a branch concerned with finding the best location for someone to live in based on their birth chart. If you were born in London, the claim is that you just need to find a location where your birth chart placements are rearranged into new house placements and positions in the chart thereby fixing any previous issues in the birth chart.
Birth charts go much deeper and show what is in the soul. This isn't something you can just erase by moving to a new location. One should always keep their mind open and apply their proven knowledge and experience when reading various sources on Astrology.
Sources
1. Beck, R. (2007). A brief history of ancient Astrology. Blackwell Publishing.
2. ibid.
3. Wikipedia page on Judicial Astrology, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_astrology.
4. Kassell, L., Hawkins, M., Ralley, R., & Young, J. ‘Early modern astrology’, A Critical Introduction to the Casebooks of Simon Forman and Richard Napier, 1596–1634. https://casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk/astrological-medicine/early-modern-astrology
5. March, M. D., & McEvers, J. (1980). The only way to learn Astrology. ACS Publications.
6. ibid.
7. Louis, A. (1998). Horary Astrology plain and simple: Fast and accurate answers to real world questions. Llewellyn Publications.
The type of Astrology most people are familiar with is known as Genethlialogy or Genethliacal Astrology. This is where you cast someone’s birth chart, also called a “nativity” (an English term for birth charts that has recently fallen into obscurity, derived from the Greek term for birth charts, “genesis”, which means “origin”, relating to one’s birth) and determine their fate and destiny.
The individual whose chart is cast is called the native and the various outcomes were traditionally called “apotelesmata”, a Greek word that roughly translates to “Astrological outcomes” or what we can call a prediction. Genethlialogy is what we call Natal Astrology in modern terms and is basically casting and interpreting birth charts. [1]
A sample birth chart created using JoS-Astro
Another major form of Astrology is known as Mundane, Political or Judicial Astrology. This form of Astrology is very old and goes back to Babylon. Mundane Astrology is concerned with nations, cities and any other geopolitical systems. The interpretations of omens like thunder, eclipses and other natural phenomena was also closely linked with Mundane Astrology. [2]
One can also cast a chart for the moment a country or state was founded (with the moment the official documents declaring it as such are signed) and analyze the chart similar to a birth chart.
The term “Judicial Astrology” was originally a term applied to forms of Astrology that were deemed heretical by the Catholic Church such as Natal Astrology. Other forms of Astrology that were deemed as acceptable were called “Natural Astrology”. [3] [4] Judicial Astrology has come to be used as a term for Mundane Astrology in modern times. [5]
Electional Astrology deals with determining the best time to begin a new venture. The Astrologer determines the best time for a desired outcome for a new venture. It can be a partnership, business, a trip, applying for a job, starting a war and so on. Anything applies.
Electional Astrology is also known as Inceptional Astrology for this reason. Inception means the beginning of something. Another name is Katarchic/Catarchic Astrology, from the Greek word “katarchē” which means “beginning”. This is because Hellenistic Astrologers used this word to refer to Electional Astrology. An example of a simple form of Electional Astrology is found in this page by High Priestess Maxine about choosing the best time for marriages.
https://satanisgod.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/Satanic_Wedding.html
There is also Natural Astrology. It is also known as Physical Astrology. Natural Astrology is concerned with the influence of heavenly bodies over the inanimate natural world. Things like earthquakes, tides, weather phenomena, natural hazards and so on.[6]
Horary Astrology is a branch of Astrology that seeks to answer questions presented to the Astrologer.[7] Typically, a chart is cast for the time the question is asked to the Astrologer since it is taken to be the “birth” of the question. The word “horary” is from the Latin “hōra” which means “hour”. Horary Astrology was popular in the medieval times and was originally called “interrogations”.
There are also several other minor branches of Astrology like medical Astrology which is concerned with health matters. Astrological botany applies principles of Astrology to plants and herbs with regards to things like planting, harvesting and use. Financial Astrology involves making predictions, analyses and investments in the financial world.
One should also keep in mind that not all branches of Astrology are valid. An example is Astrocartography which is a branch concerned with finding the best location for someone to live in based on their birth chart. If you were born in London, the claim is that you just need to find a location where your birth chart placements are rearranged into new house placements and positions in the chart thereby fixing any previous issues in the birth chart.
Birth charts go much deeper and show what is in the soul. This isn't something you can just erase by moving to a new location. One should always keep their mind open and apply their proven knowledge and experience when reading various sources on Astrology.
Sources
1. Beck, R. (2007). A brief history of ancient Astrology. Blackwell Publishing.
2. ibid.
3. Wikipedia page on Judicial Astrology, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judicial_astrology.
4. Kassell, L., Hawkins, M., Ralley, R., & Young, J. ‘Early modern astrology’, A Critical Introduction to the Casebooks of Simon Forman and Richard Napier, 1596–1634. https://casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk/astrological-medicine/early-modern-astrology
5. March, M. D., & McEvers, J. (1980). The only way to learn Astrology. ACS Publications.
6. ibid.
7. Louis, A. (1998). Horary Astrology plain and simple: Fast and accurate answers to real world questions. Llewellyn Publications.
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