A brief history of astrology
Astrology [Greek meaning: Science of the Stars] studies the influence of st
ars on human behavior, traits, and experiences.
Since the earliest times people have divided the Zodiac[1] into 12 equal pa
rts, called Houses. These Houses are known as the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Th
e 12 signs are then divided into two groups; 6 being masculine[2], and 6 bei
ng feminine[2]. People with a masculine sign are known to be straightforward
and energetic. People with a feminine sign are known to be self-contained and have inner reserves.
Masculine: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Feminine: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces
Although the Sun and the Moon are actually luminaries, in astrology, they are known as planets. The Sun provides us with warmth, energy, and gives us vitality. Spending approximately one month in each sign throughout each year, its dominant influence has the most penetrating control over our horoscopes.
The position that the Sun was in when we were born rules our personality, and how we go about[3] everyday life. It determines our many characteristics and how others may perceive us. Of course, the Moon and the other planets have their constant effects on us, too. This keeps us forever evolving[4] and experiencing new insight in our lives.
注释：
[1]Zodiac：
地球公转轨道面在天球上的投影也就是天文学常说的Zodiac "黄道"。太阳在天球上沿着
黄道一年转一圈，为了确定位置的方便，古人把黄道划分成每份相当于30°的十二等份
，每份用邻近的一个星座命名，这些星座就称为黄道星座或我们俗称的十二星座。这样
，相当于把一年划分成了十二段，在每段时间里太阳进入一个星座。在西方，一个人出
生时太阳正走到哪个星座，就说此人是这个星座的。
[2]masculine/feminine：
男人代表阳刚，女人象征阴柔，这在中西方都是一致的。Masculine和feminine其实只是
指男（male）女（female）两性的典型特质，所以Men can have feminine qualities,
and women can have masculine ones，男人也可能会有优柔的气质，而女人也可能会
比较男性化，这大概就是我们常说的"娘娘腔"和"假小子"了吧！
[3]go about：
指"从事，干，着手"，要别人少管闲事时就可以说：Go about your business.
[4]evolve：世界万物总是在不断地演变、进化。根据达尔文的《进化论》（Evolution
），我们人类本身就是由猿猴进化而来Man has evolved from the ape.
