- The basic tenet of believing in astrology is that a person’s entire personality, their life and the future is under the influence of the stars, their moons, the sun and planets.
- The famous Roman emperor Augustus was a Capricorn, and he had the Capricorn sign put on the coins of his time.
- Applying the science of astrology to the happenings of global politics and international governments is called mundane astrology or political astrology.
- Catholic theologian Thoman Aquinas was taught the science of Astrology by his mentor, but studied the validity of its claims through various means and rejected the zodiac.
- Genesis, a biblical book, says that the stars have an impact on world wars and politics.
- The word Aries is derived from the Latin, which means ram, and is linked with the Greek god of war, Mars.
- William Lilly published over 20 publications on astrology during the 17th century, and made a fortune as a result.
- Similar to many political leaders of the world, First Lady Nancy Reagan followed her horoscope religiously.
- Astrologers who study politics and the influence of the stars on world events claim that all flourishing countries of their time, Great Britain, Rome, and Germany reached their zenith under the influence of Aries, a star associated with birth, power and creativity.
- The Chinese have their Taurus sign as a white tiger instead of the bull, as identified by the western astrology world.
- The zodiac sign Taurus derives its names from the Latin language, and literally translates to the ‘bull’. It is also associated with the Winter Ocatogin, the V and Hyades.
- Leos, or the lions of the zodiac, have no sympathy for the underdog. They are dominating souls, with little to no regard for people with weak personalities.
- The twins are associated with the star sign Gemini, and have their roots as a symbol in Greek mythology, in which they were named Castor and Pollux. Some civilizations also saw the twins as man and woman, and even as Adam and Eve.
- Taurus is highly appreciative of beauty, art and luxury. It is said that their love for beauty and high aesthetic sense is due to its relation with the planet Venus.
- The Zoroaster says that at the time of the birth of Jesus, the new star that had appeared was a part of the Virgo constellation, a star associated with unmarried women.