Friday, November 9, 2007

Historical traditions

Throughout its long history, astrology has come to prominence in many regions and undergone developments and change. There are many astrological traditions that are historically important, but which have largely fallen out of use today. Astrologers still retain an interest in them and regard them as an important resource. Historically significant traditions of astrology include:

* Arab and Persian astrology (Medieval, near Eastern)
* Babylonian astrology (Ancient, near East)
* Egyptian astrology
* Hellenistic astrology (Classical antiquity)
* Mayan astrology

The history of Western, Chinese, and Indian astrology is discussed in the main article history of astrology.

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