The History of the zodiac and astrology – Ophiuchus, the forgotten star sign

Astrology and the study of stars, relating them to our fate, is a belief that has been going on for thousands of years. Here I show its history, its challenges, what is wrong with it, but also what is right. And so if you want to understand the stars, then welcome to Crecganford.

Stories about the Stars
► The Seven Sisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qyjKND3dAE
► The Cosmic Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANRw-3C_MYA

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► References
Horowitz, Wayne. 2011. Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography. Eisenbrauns
Lehoux, Daryn. 2011. Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World. Cambridge University Press
Tester, Jim. 1999. A History of Western Astrology. The Boydell Press

Link to Report from the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology https://www.ecnp.eu/~/media/Files/congress/Berlin%202014/Pratical/Press/Gonda%20press%20release%20FINAL.pdf?la=en

Chapters
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0:00 Introduction
1:35 The Story of the Constellations
2:43 Naming the Planets
6:18 Egypt and the Birth of the Zodiac
9:42 The Greeks
10:22 The Myths of the Zodiac
10:42 Aries
11:13 Taurus and Gemini
12:01 Cancer and Leo
12:51 Virgo
13:36 Libra and Scorpio
14:38 Sagittarius and Capricorn
15:51 Aquarius and Pisces
17:02 The Romans
19:46 The Silk Road and China
21:18 Chinese Mythology
21:56 How the Zodiac and Astrology Evolved
23:34 The Persian Golden Age
26:22 Astrological Controversies
29:17 Ophiuchus: A 13th Sign?
34:58 The Truth about Astrology
36:44 The Value of Astrology