Works by artists from Alphonese Mucha and Hilma af Klint to Arpita Singh and Manzel Bowman are sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac. Later movements like the Theosophists and the New Agers, would thrust the practice into the mainstream.Įdited by Jessica Hundley, this vibrant visual history of Western astrology is the first ever compendium of its kind, exploring the symbolic meaning behind more than 400 images, from Egyptian temples and illuminated manuscripts to contemporary art from across the globe. But with the Enlightenment and the birth of exact science, the practice moved to places where mystery was still permitted, inspiring literature, art, and psychology, and influenced artists and thinkers such as Goethe, Byron, and Blake.
As author Andrea Richards recounts in Astrology, the second volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esotericaseries, astronomy and astrology were once sister sciences: the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza was built to align with constellations, Persian scholars oversaw some of the first observatories, and even Galileo cast horoscopes for the Medicis. While modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient Mesopotamia. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. If it’s ruled by Cancer, you probably treat your friends like family and enjoy really deep and meaningful convos.The art of astrology, from ancient science to modern-day practiceįrom the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. If this house is ruled by Taurus, you might make friends slowly but be there for the long haul. “If you’ve had your astrological chart done, have a look at what sign rules your 11th house, which is the zone of friendships. “You might also gel nicely with air signs, because they’ll fan your flames, helping keep you motivated and upbeat.”Īnd if you want to take things to the next level, she recommends also looking at your astrological chart. “If you’re a Sagittarius, for example, you’re a ‘fire’ sign, which means you’ll probably have a great rapport with the other fire signs, Aries and Leo,” McConnochie tells Body+Soul.
Astrologer Trudie McConnochie explains that whether you’re looking for a platonic or romantic relationship, it’s worthwhile doing some investigating into what ‘element’ your sign is – read: fire, air, earth or water.
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