Astrology and numerology: Art or science?

Astrology and numerology are two forms of predicting the future. Astrology is a science of the stars, whereas numerology is based on the date of birth.

Astrology takes into consideration the movement of planets and stars in your lives. The most popular thing that people know about this form of prediction is their star signs. Although this is a starting point to understand the position of the Sun, there is much more to it. Astrology is not a recent form, dating back to only a few centuries, it is an ancient art that has been practiced by priests and scholars. This is a science that considers the facts of reading human consciousness, and does not depend on theories on how planets can affect us. With the help of mathematical calculations, astrologers can predict accurate profiles.

Numerology is another form of predicting horoscopes. It is based on the calculation of numbers.  Numerology number meanings are not known to a normal person. There are various forms of numerology:

•    Kabbalah: In this method, the Hebrew alphabet is used for prediction. It has 22 variations.
•    Chaldean: This form is also known as ‘mystic numerology’, and is the oldest system known. In this form of numerology, the numbers are calculated as per the vibration of each letter, rather than the alphabetical order.
•    Pythagorean: This method is also known as ‘western numerology’, and is the most popular in the west. It is easy to learn how to translate numbers, and understand the meaning. This form also analyzes the date of birth, name and the interaction between the two.
•    Abracadabra: This is the least used form while predicting horoscopes. It uses pyramids to access values, which feed in as information for character and events.

In a nutshell, these two forms of predicting horoscopes are actually an art, derived on scientific values. Many more details about astrology and numerology can be found at some good websites.
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