Types of Astrology

Astrology signs are universal across the globe. While many people are only aware
of the traditional 12 signs of the western zodiac, there are also astrology sys
tems in other countries and regions. A few of them include:
* Chinese Astrology
* Islamic Astrology
* Egyptian Astrology
* Babylonian Astrology
Chinese Astrology
Chinese astrology is based closely around five planets and their relationships t
o elements:
* Venus, which is related to metal
* Jupiter, which is related to wood
* Mercury, which is related to water
* Mars, which is related to fire
* Saturn, which is related to Earth
The Chinese Zodiac is also an important part of Chinese Astrology. The twelve si
gns are all represented by animals and correlate to the year any given person is
born in. The signs are:
* Rat
* Ox
* Tiger
* Rabbit
* Dragon
* Snake
* Horse,
* Sheep
* Monkey
* Rooster
* Dog
* Pig
Islamic Astrology
Islamic astrology is related to astronomy. While there is a distinct difference
between the science of the stars and the science of the celestial bodies, the tw
o are intertwined and related. Both seek to understand humans and their individu
al paths by their relationship to the skies. While there are no official signs o
r phases distinct to Islamic astrology, it was one of the first to look at study
ing the skies as a true science.
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Egyptian Astrology
The Egyptian astrology system is based off a system of different signs:
 * The Nile
* Amon-Ra
* Mout
* Osiris
* Geb
* Isis
* Thoth
* Horus
* Anubis
* Set
* Bastet
* Sakhmet
Unlike other systems of astrology, the astrology signs in Egyptian astrology do
not run continuously. For example, the sign of Set runs from May 28 to June 18 a
nd then from September 28 to October 2.
Babylonian Astrology
As the first system of astrology, the Babylonian astrology signs differ from mos
t other systems. The system is based around the five planets of which the Babylo
nians were aware. These planets are:
* Jupiter
* Venus
* Saturn
* Mercury
* Mars
Each of these planets was aligned with one of the Babylonian gods.
Roots of Astrology Signs
The history of astrology signs begins in the Middle East. The Babylonians were t
he first to create astrology. Astrologers of the time began to mark certain reac
tions of people (such as war) to the positions of the planets at the time of the
event. As each planet related to a certain God, the Babylonian's believed that
each event was the will of that God.
In Western astrology, the 12 signs of the Zodiac are associated with astrologica
l constellations. In fact, this is where the signs themselves get their names. T
hese 12 constellations are:
* The Aries Constellation
* The Libra Constellation
* The Aquarius Constellation
* The Capricorn Constellation
* The Leo Constellation
* The Pisces Constellation
* The Sagittarius Constellation
* The Scorpio Constellation
* The Virgo Constellation
* The Taurus Constellation
* The Gemini Constellation
* The Cancer Constellation
In this way, the signs themselves are correlated with astronomical bodies. It is
common with astrology for one to say something along the lines of 'Mars in Canc
er.' This phrase means that the planet Mars appears to be in the pattern of the
Cancer correlation. This portion of astrology is where astrological charts and b
irth wheels come from. At any given moment in time, the planets fall within a ce
rtain constellation. Astrology believes that the position of these planets indic
ates both certain things about a person and about their life situation. Horoscop
es are formulated by first analyzing which traits a person has because of the po
sition of the planets when that person was born, and secondly, where the planets
will be in the near future.
Common Astrology Traits
Each astrology sign in Western astrology is associated with certain traits. A fe
w common traits are:
* Aries: This sign is often thought to be individualistic, stubborn, intelle
ctual and full of fire.
* Taurus: The bull of the zodiac, Taurus is thought to be devoted, sensual,
respectful, solid-minded and methodical.
* Gemini: The twins of the zodiac are often thought to be logical, impulsive
, social and curious.
* Cancer: The sign of Cancer is often considered one of the most 'feeling' z
odiac signs. Very protective and family-minded, the sign can sometimes be emotio
nal and crabby.
* Leo: The zodiac's lion can be proud and boisterous. Leo can also be dramat
ic and fussy.
* Virgo: Virgos are thought to stay in their heads and analyze the world. Th
ey are practical and focused.
* Libra: Thought to be the zodiac's socializer, Libra is refined, lazy, char
ming and graceful.
* Scorpio: The Scorpion sign is sexual and creative. Scorpios can be both em
otional and magnetic.
* Sagittarius: The archer is thought to be fun loving and joyous. Although o
ne of the most intelligent signs of the zodiac, a Sag can also be careless.
* Capricorn: Methodical and deliberate are words that come to mind with a Ca
pricorn. Caps are both driven and sometimes too serious.
* Aquarius: The water sign is unconventional, quiet and cautious.
* Pisces: The fish can be sensitive, open and artistic. Pisces can also be f
orgetful and lazy