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Medieval Islamicate Astrology: Key Terms and Definitions
Hello everyone! In this post, we will outline some key terminology and their definitions as it relates to Medieval Islamicate astrology, what it encompasses, and it's connection to the larger history of astrology to help bring clarity to people who may be confused on what these terms mean or have never heard them before.
What is World Astrology?
World astrology is the application of astrology to understand political, religious, and agricultural changes, natural diasters, pandemics, are rulership.
World astrology is the oldest application of astrology that comes to us from the cuneiform texts in the Babylonian traditions. These astrologers understood the planetary motions to have an impact on the world, society, the natural world, and politics.
What is a Birth Chart in Astrology?
A Birth Chart refers to a horoscope that is cast for an individual the moment they exit out of the womb and separate from their mother. Once that happens and the birth is complete, the astrologer would be carefully watching the Ascendant to check what zodiac sign was in the East just coming up above the horizion. This is what we commonly know today as the Rising Sign.