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Astrologer

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An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. Typically an astrologer draws a horoscope for the time of an event, such as a person's birth, and interprets celestial points and their placements at the time of the event to better understand someone, determine the auspiciousness of an undertaking's beginning, etc. However, the methods employed by astrologers are variable and depend on the particular astrological tradition they employ and the information desired. In the far past, the role often entailed astronomical observation or manual calculation of celestial phenomena. In more modern times, however, these methods have largely been replaced by pre-calculated ephemerides and astrological software.

Astrologers are sometimes known as astrologists. Historically the term mathematicus was used to denote a person proficient in astrology, astronomy, and mathematics.[1][2]

Practice and usage

In the United States, the practice of astrology is largely unregulated. Certification is not required by legislation for an astrologer to offer his or her services. However, there are various examinations offered by private organizations such as the American Federation of Astrologers[3] and the National Council for Geocosmic Research[4] that allow those wishing to become professional astrologers to demonstrate their proficiency.

Early astrologers

The first organized system of astrology was developed in Mesopotamia in the second millennium BCE.[5] The Babylonians' system of omen astrology was relatively simple and direct compared to later developments, foretelling mundane occurrences such as famine, war, peace, and so on based on predefined celestial indicators. Babylonian astrologers provided a service for those in power, advising them in their decision-making.

At this time astrology and astronomy were not distinguished as separate disciplines; the act of astronomical observation was often done by someone who had astrological motives for doing so. Indeed, astrologers' professional responsibility and desire for predictive knowledge for a large part spurred the advancement of astronomy, and the Babylonians developed a very precise ability to mathematically predict the location of celestial points and phenomena based upon their observable cycles.[6]

See also

References

1. ^ Ultralingua Latin-English Dictionary (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-08-23.
2. ^ Miller, Jeff. Earliest Known Uses of Some of the Words of Mathematics (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-08-23.
3. ^ AFA Exams (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
4. ^ NCGR Education for Certification (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
5. ^ Hand, Robert. The History of Astrology — Another View (HTML). Retrieved on 2007-08-23.
6. ^ Beck, Roger (2007). A Brief History of Ancient Astrology. Blackwell Publishing, 12. ISBN 978-1405110747. 

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Astrology (from Greek: αστήρ, αστρός (astér, astrós), "star", and λόγος, λόγου (lógos, lógou), "word" or "speech" lit.
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This is an incomplete list of the different traditions of astrology.

Current traditions

Traditions still practiced in modern times include:
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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation).
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An ephemeris (plural: ephemerides) (from the Greek word ephemeros = daily) is a table of values that gives the positions of astronomical objects in the sky at a given time or times. Different kinds are used for astronomy and astrology.
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Computers quickly perform planetary and numerical computations that astrologers find useful.

History

In the decade before personal computers became available, astrologers who wanted their charts calculated for them by computer could send payment to Astro Computing
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Mathematics (colloquially, maths or math) is the body of knowledge centered on such concepts as quantity, structure, space, and change, and also the academic discipline that studies them. Benjamin Peirce called it "the science that draws necessary conclusions".
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The American Federation of Astrologers, or AFA, is an official organization based in Tempe, Arizona, which has been established to promote and expand the practice of astrology in America and abroad.
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The National Council for Geocosmic Research is a non-profit educational organization formed to promote and raise the standards of education and research in astrology. Often abbreviated to N.C.G.R , the organization's membership is mainly in the U.S.
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Mesopotamia was a cradle of civilization geographically located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, largely corresponding to modern-day Iraq. Sumer in southern Mesopotamia is commonly regarded as the world's earliest civilization.
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omen, or portent, is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change.

Interpretation of omens and prophetic signs is a form of divination.
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Astrology and astronomy are historically one and the same discipline (Latin: astrologia), and were only gradually recognized as separate in western 17th century philosophy (the "Age of Reason").
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