Uses modern statistical methods to explain the mechanisms by which the planets might well have a significant influence on life on earth, proposing a new branch of science, cosmobiology

Mainstream science has long dismissed astrology as a form of primitive superstition, despite or perhaps even because of its huge popular interest. From daily horoscopes to in-depth and personalized star forecasts, astrology, for many, plays a crucial role in the organization of everyday life. Present-day scholars and scientists remain baffled as to why this pseudo-science exercises such control over supposedly modern, rational and enlightened individuals, yet so far they have failed to produce any meaningful analysis of why it impacts on so many lives and what lies behind its popular appeal. Moving beyond scientific scepticism, Astrology, Science and Culture finally fills the gap by probing deeply into the meaning and importance of this extraordinary belief system. From the dawn of pre-history, humankind has had an intimate connection with the stars. With its roots in the Neolithic culture of Europe and the Middle East, astrology was traditionally heralded as a divinatory language. Willis and Curry argue that, contrary to contemporary understanding including that of most astrologers astrology was originally, and remains, a divinatory practice. Tackling its rich and controversial history, its problematic relationship to Jungian theory, and attempts to prove its grounding in objective reality, this book not only persuasively demonstrates that astrology is far more than a superstitious relic of years gone by, but that it enables a fundamental critique of the scientism of its opponents. Groundbreaking in its reconciliation of astrologys ancient traditions and its modern day usage, this book impressively unites philosophy, science, anthropology, and history, to produce a powerful exploration of astrology, past and present.

Whether astrology is science or superstition – it has become a subject of controversy and debate all over the world. Be it an ignorant or a scientist, a king or a pauper, a master or a slave, a political administrator who has reached the top from a humble beginning - everyone has a strong desire to know their future. Ignorant, paupers and slaves go to an astrologer without any hesitation in broad daylight to get a prediction of their future. But the so-called scientists, engineers, doctors, intellectuals and especially the highly influential politicians and administrators go to astrologers in the dark of night to know the future. To improve the upcoming bad situation, they wear the gems suggested by them and on their advice, they make fundamental changes in their lifestyle in the hope of a better future. But in broad daylight, in order to prove themselves to the public as scientists of Western standards, they call Indian astrology a tool to spread superstition in the society. The science in which physical things and their effects are studied and verified through experiment and testing is called science. The scripture which operates only through faith is called superstition. In this book, some true incidents and facts related to human life have been mentioned through evidence and testing. After reading this you decide whether astrology is science or superstition.

Seeks to demonstrate the existence of a direct connection between the planetary movements and human history, and examines such ancient and modern events as the French Revolution and September 11th.

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