Astronomy vs Astrology - What’s the difference?
Astronomy and Astrology are linked at the hip, each constantly being confused and mistaken for each other. Astronomy, in fact, got its start in Astrology. The study of the moon and stars were key elements in figuring out astrologic charts for the planting of crops, sailing of ships, and curing of diseases. While studying the heavens, more objects were spotted and a curiosity grew. What is that object? Why is it in one part of the sky today, but another part later in the evening? The study of Astronomy was born. Early astronomers supplemented their income by practicing Astrology for the wealthy. Any astronomer who scoffs at Astrology is actually forgetting the birthplace of his beloved science.
Today, the term Astronomy is reserved for the scientific study of the Universe. Astrology is the belief that the heavens control our lives. Astrology spans many cultures and can be broken down into Western astrology, Chinese astrology, Jyotish (Vedic astrology) and Kabbalistic astrology. Even skeptics of Astrology agree that certain human rhythms are controlled by the influence of astronomical objects, most notably the Moon. Our internal body clock is controlled by a circadian rhythm, which has ties to the light/dark cycle of our day. Without the daily sun/moon cycle, our bodies would suffer a number of problems including sleep disfunction and mood disorders!