MUL.MUL 𒀯𒀯 The Star Cluster—the Pleiades Part two of the Path of the Moon Series NOTE: This is Part 2 of my Path of the Moon series, which details the origins of the Zodiac—namely, the 17 constellations of the original Sumerian Zodiac, which eventually became the 12 constellations of the Babylonian Zodiac.I'll be relying heavily on two translations of the Epic of Erra throughout, which are...
Origins of the Zodiac Signs – The Path of the Moon
Origins of the zodiac signs are rooted in the 17 Sumerian constellations known as the Path of the Moon and were reduced to 12 major Babylonian zodiac signs. The astrology of Mesopotamia was adopted and altered by the Greeks, and transmitted to India. Classical Greek astrological associations remain prevalent in Vedic astrology or Jyotish.
Saturn: How Everything You You Thought You Knew Is Wrong
Why Astrologers Are Wrong About Saturn In astrology, Saturn is traditionally considered a harbinger of all things terrible. But why? What did Saturn ever do to earn its negative reputation? If you ask an astrologer, they will probably say something like, “In Greek mythology, Saturn was the God of Time, and eventually everything dies, so Saturn is associated with death and darkness,” or some nonsense like...
Sumerian Astrology
Sumerian astrology, originating in ancient Mesopotamia, is the earliest known form of astrology. It played a crucial role in the development of astronomy, mathematics, and the art of horoscope interpretation. Sumerian astrology laid the foundation for Babylonian astrology, which later influenced other civilizations such as Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome. In this article, we will delve into the history, principles, and influence of Sumerian astrology on...