Astrology Around the World

• Origin: Ancient Greece and Babylon.
• Focus: Zodiac signs, planetary movements, and birth charts.
• Structure: Divides the year into 12 zodiac signs, each associated with specific dates, elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), and ruling planets.
• Key Features:
• Natal Charts: Personalized charts based on your exact time, date, and location of birth.
• Sun Signs: Focus on the position of the sun during your birth, representing core personality traits.
• Compatibility: Analyzes relationships based on zodiac sign compatibility.
• Popular Use: Daily horoscopes, personality analysis, and life guidance.

• Origin: Ancient India (over 5,000 years old).
• Focus: Karma, destiny, and timing.
• Structure: Based on sidereal zodiac (actual constellations) rather than the tropical zodiac used in Western astrology.
• Key Features:
• Rashis: 12 zodiac signs, with additional emphasis on Nakshatras (27 lunar mansions).
• Dashas (Planetary Periods): Predictive cycles based on planetary influences.
• Remedies: Use of gemstones, mantras, and rituals to balance planetary energies.
• Purpose: Understanding one's karma, life purpose, and spiritual growth.

• Origin: Ancient China (around 2000 BC).
• Focus: Lunar calendar and cyclical nature.
• Structure: A 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal sign (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig).
• Key Features:
• Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — each paired with an animal to further define personality traits.
• Compatibility: Based on animal signs and elemental harmony.
• Purpose: Understanding relationships, career, and life's cycles.
• Cultural Significance: Chinese New Year celebrations and Feng Shui principles often tie into Chinese astrology.

• Origin: Ancient Mayan civilization (Mesoamerica).
• Focus: Time, spirituality, and cosmic energy.
• Structure: Uses the Tzolk’in calendar, a 260-day cycle divided into 20-day signs and 13 numbers.
• Key Features:
• Day Signs (Nawales): Each day has a specific energy and symbolism, influencing personality and destiny.
• Galactic Connection: Deeply tied to celestial events, such as the movement of Venus.
• Purpose: Aligning with cosmic energy for personal growth and harmony.
• Legacy: Central to Mayan culture, it connects astrology with rituals and spiritual practices.

• Origin: Ancient Egypt (around 4000 BC).
• Focus: Divine deities and celestial influences.
• Structure: Based on 12 Egyptian zodiac signs, each linked to a god or goddess, such as Anubis, Bastet, or Osiris.
• Key Features:
• Deity Influence: Each sign is guided by the traits of its associated deity.
• Astrological Purpose: Understanding personality, destiny, and spiritual path.
• Cosmic Connection: Focuses on the relationship between humanity and the gods through celestial events.
• Symbolism: Strong ties to the Nile, lunar cycles, and agricultural seasons.

Despite their differences, these astrology systems share a common purpose: to help individuals understand themselves and their place in the universe. Each tradition offers unique insights into life, relationships, and personal growth, reflecting the culture and wisdom of its origin.

Want to dive deeper into any of these astrology systems? Check out our detailed guides and tools for birth charts, compatibility tests, and more.