subject: A Brief History Of Horoscopes And How They Are Used In Modern Society [print this page] While many people read their horoscopes in the newspaper, very few actually know the history of horoscopes and astrology in general. Astrology and horoscopes can be dated back as far as 3,000 years ago in Babylonia. Horoscopes were then further developed in ancient Greece. The middle ages saw horoscopes and astrological charts play a huge role in lives on the powerful. John Dee was a consultant to Elizabeth the second and his knowledge of astrology and horoscopes led him to chose Elizabeth's coronation date.
The horoscopes we tend to read in the daily newspapers today are still based on the 12 major sun signs. Each astrologer has a different interpretation of the horoscope signs so that's why not all horoscopes in newspapers are the same.
While astrology and horoscopes are generally not used to make important decisions like in the days of John Dee, there are some notable exceptions in modern society. Ronald Reagan would not sign any important document, treaty or contract unless his astrologer told him it was a good time. Entrepreneur J.P Morgan also used horoscopes to make business decisions. He once said, "millionaires don't use astrology, billionaires do".
The horoscopes in the daily newspapers are less detailed than personal readings and charts but many people still enjoy reading them. These daily horoscopes are often give information on relationships and careers. More personalised readings will go into greater depth about more aspects of your life, These astrological charts take longer to produce due to the greater level of detail involved in creating them.
Horoscopes are not an exact science and rely heavily on the interpretation of the astrologer performing them. Even a basic horoscope reading is likely to take some time to produce. Because of this once people find a reliable astrologer they generally tend to stay reading their work even after they leave their favourite newspaper or print publication. Today, astrologers have their own websites where they offer reports and more detailed horoscope readings to their audience.
These types of horoscopes are often used before significant life events, such as, marriages, births and career changes. People want to know if a decision is likely to have a positive or negative effect on their lives before committing to any major decision.
These detailed horoscopes will often calculate the person's exact time of birth and where they were born in relation to the stars. The detailed horoscope readings help people to understand themselves better and also to understand how the choices they make can be influenced by the stars.
