from wikipedia "Astrology and astronomy<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology_and_astronomy> were often indistinguishable before the modern era<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_era>, with the desire for predictive and divinatory knowledge one of the primary motivating factors for astronomical observation.
Astronomy began to diverge from astrology after a period of gradual separation from the Renaissance <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance> up until the 18th century. Eventually, astronomy distinguished itself as the scientific<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science> study of astronomical objects and phenomena without regard to the astrological speculation of these phenomena." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology And thus the existence of such a science or practice has gone a long way in the development of modern science and simply explains the thought processes of curious minds or the old. The continuing human civilization defines "science" and how far are we in the evolutionary ladder to make such terms is still unclear. My point if this civilization has defined science as it is may be the future would view it in a "primitive" or pseudo-state and thus totally pilfering our present ideas. Nevertheless DUE regard must be given to the existence of such knowledge(pseudo-knowledge) that has been reflected or refracted into modern science. Though the authentic people of the old who practiced astrology are long gone some still practice it ( how much of it is authentic or close to authentic is the question) PS. I personally view the current practice with an overwhelming skepticism. Cheers ---------------- Esse Quam Videri krisk.wordpress.com _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
