Top 10 Types Of Astrology

Directions and forms of astrology

Astrology has several branches or kinds of astrology, covering various topics, such as geography, stages of development, schools, type of horoscope, and celestial coordinate systems.
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Classification & astrology types

Presumably, astrology science, with its roots stretching back to the 3rd millennium BC in Ancient Mesopotamia, where the practice of omens was the basis of astronomers' research, connects us to our ancient roots. Since then, scientific knowledge has expanded, and new forms of astrology have appeared, enriching our understanding of this ancient practice.

Let's examine ten of the most common forms of astrology. Each astrology type has unique features regarding methodology and scope of application. Western, Chinese, and Vedic are the most common today among different astrology systems.

Western astrology

This is one of the most common types of horoscope, with a rich history dating back to the 2nd century AD. It is based on the work of Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos, which drew from Ancient Greece and Babylon traditions, laying the foundation for this influential form of astrology. The main direction of Western zodiac elements is forecasting based on the position of the Sun. For example, suppose you need to make a forecast for a specific person. In that case, the position of the Sun relative to the zodiacal constellations at the time of his birth will be of decisive importance.

What is a Western type of horoscopes used for?

• Determine psycho-emotional compatibility.
• Predict significant future events.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the individual.
• Determine suitable areas of professional activity.

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Chinese astrology

The system's basis is 12 animals and 10 elements combined into a cycle. It allows one to determine the most favorable and unfavorable periods in a person's life and also gives recommendations for acting at any moment. The development period of this type of horoscope is considered to be from the Western Han Dynasty in the 2nd century BC to the Eastern Han Dynasty in the 2nd century AD.

What is the basis of the Chinese astrology type?

It is a 10-year cycle, within which each year passes under the influence of one of the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth, as well as the energies of Yin or Yang.

It is a 12-year cycle, where each year passes under the auspices of a particular animal.

A 60-year cycle — manifests itself in the format of a symbiosis of the previous two cycles.

What is this one of the different types of horoscopes used for?

• Determine fate by the position of the main planets, the Sun and the Moon.
• Predict the future by the time of birth, location of comets, and zodiac systems.
• Create an idea of a person by analyzing personality.
• Calculate the right moment for new beginnings.

Vedic astrology

Vedic or Jyotish — one of the popular types of astrology, was formed at the junction of Hindu and ancient Greek cultures in the 2nd-3rd century AD. Some followers of Jyotish consider this one of the different kinds of astrology to be much more ancient and point out that the history of Vedic is about 5 thousand years old.

What are the most popular astrology types of Vedic astrology?

• Jataka.
• Muhurta.
• Prashna. The sacred Hindu texts of the Vedas are the basis of Jyotish. In Indian astrology forms, each planet of the solar system corresponds to an Indian deity, and depending on this, the celestial body's sphere of influence is determined.

What are Vedic astrology terms used for?

• Forecast and identify promising opportunities.
• Develop spiritually and stop creating negative karma.
• Free the human spirit from previously committed offenses.
• Provide a person with support from higher powers.

Arabic astrology

Astrology began to develop actively in the 5th century AD. This example of astrology was used for predictions and forecasts until the 15th century. During this period, interpretations of the Koran began to spread widely. According to these interpretations, astrology contradicted the religious prescriptions of the holy book of the Koran.

What is this one of the different horoscope types used for?

• To identify a person's ability to resist the struggle of life.
• To predict the most likely course of a disease.
• To determine the most favorable moments for operations.
• To receive support from higher powers.

Aztec astrology

It had many similarities with the Mayan calendar and the measurement system of the ancient Olmec people, who lived in America about 3.5 thousand years ago. Thus, 20 different types of astrology signs were distinguished, influencing the fate of 13-14 days. Aztec years form a 52-year cycle, known as the 'bundle of years'. Each year is assigned a combination of 1 to 13 and one of 4 symbols: flint, reed, rabbit, and house. This cycle is significant in Aztec astrology systems as it represents a complete cycle of the Aztec calendar.

What is it used for?

• Understand the personality and its life goals.
• Determine the impact of stars and planets on people.
• Understand the influence of the Universe on life on Earth.
• Improve self-awareness and spiritual development.

Horary astrology

Horary is the type of astrology that appeared in India in the 10th century AD. It is a unique direction that claims that a person's destiny is predetermined. In the Horary example of astrology, the positions of the houses have a decisive meaning. Any planet in this position receives a significant strengthening. Subsequent houses do not significantly affect the characteristics. The position of a planet in a falling house weakens its qualities.

What is the Horary type of astrology readings used for?

• Get answers to the questions asked using signs and nodes.
• Determine the positions of stars and planets.
• Quickly resolve a situation or problem of interest.

Kabbalistic astrology

Kabbalah, or Jewish — one of astrological systems, is a religious-mystical, occult branch of Judaism that arose in the 16th century. The peculiarity of Kabbalistic astrology is that it interacts with 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. That is, each letter creates a particular sign of the zodiac. By meditating on each letter and knowing its meaning, you can connect to the energy of this zodiac sign.

What are Kabbalistic kinds of astrology used for?

• To overcome the influence of the stars on a person and go beyond the horoscope.
• To gain an understanding of spiritual and karmic lessons.
• To use the cycles of the Sun and Moon.
• To focus on the life path and goals of the soul.

Tibetan astrology

Based on secret knowledge, Tibetan astrologers gave people advice on almost everything, from weather forecasting to harvesting. Such a method made things like astrology an integral part of the daily life of Tibetans. Astrology has been used in Tibet for centuries for various purposes. In the language of Western astrology, Tibetan astrology includes natal, prognostic, medical, partner compatibility, and mundane astrology. A unique area is posthumous astrology, which determines what religious rituals are necessary after each individual's death.

What is the Tibetan astrology form used for?

Predict one of the possible life scenarios where each possibility resembles a quantum level. Gain insight into human affairs through personal readings, medical purposes, and spiritual guidance. Perform calculations and interpretations of the relationships of celestial bodies and phenomena.

Karmic astrology

A Karmic — one of the popular astrology categories will look for answers to questions posed by the present life in past lives. A past life horoscope will indicate our merits, sins, and built-in behavior patterns that a person carries over from one incarnation to another.

What are Karmic forms of astrology used for?

To study karma and destiny: who we were in a past life and what we must do now to avoid paying the price for our sins.

• To understand the patterns of relationships.
• To stop repetitive patterns of negative behavior.
• To prevent the creation of negative karma.

Predictive astrology

This type of astrology studies the influence of planetary transits on the natal chart and methods of analyzing transits and interpreting them to predict events. It teaches the use of directions to predict critical events and changes in a person's life based on the movement of the planets.

This is one of the different astrology charts. It immerses you in the world of predicting events through the prism of astrology and gives you an understanding of the forecasting methodology.

What is Predictive different astrology used for?

• To determine the influence of the current arrangement of the celestial bodies.
• To identify the event “canvas” of life.
• To predict the influence of solar and lunar cycles.
• To change individual personality traits over time.

How many types of astrology are there?

There are many types, but most areas of astrology are similar. Astronomers analyze the arrangement of stars, planets, and celestial bodies relative to the Earth or each other at a given time. Scientists question the accuracy and reliability of these methods. However, people continue to try to predict the future and hope that a favorable forecast will still come true.