In antiquity, astrology as the “science of the stars” combined the calculation of the stars’ movements with a hermeneutical attempt to interpret the meaning of planetary dynamics for human affairs. The chapter traces the origins of astrological reasoning to ancient Mesopotamia and discusses its reception in Greek culture. A brief outlook on the place of astrology in the Roman Empire concludes the overview.
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