Why did astrology appear in ancient times? (Seek specific historical background and internal and external reasons)

Compared with China and Japan's divination techniques, such as Yi Bian, Yin Yang, Five Elements, nine planets's Judgment and Four-pillar Divination, astrology in Europe and America is based on classical astronomical knowledge. Without astronomical knowledge, it is impossible to "judge" with astrology. In this sense, astrology developed with astronomy. Without astrology, it is difficult to study the history of ancient and medieval astronomy. In a word, the history of astronomy since about17th century is almost the history of simultaneous astrology development.

About 300 years ago, Newton, a great scientist with gravity, and Edmund, who discovered comets, were discovered. There is a very rude conversation about astrology between Harley:

Harry: I don't believe in astrology!

Newton: I study this subject.

Harley: It's no use.

This dialogue is often quoted by modern astrologers. They said, you see, even the giants of modern science believe in astrology. Could it be fake? Indeed, Newton left a book about astrology to future generations.

It is somewhat arbitrary to conclude that this great scientist is a believer in astrology just because he wants to study astrology. Newton was very modest. He never considered himself a layman in astrology. A few years ago, the former White House Chief of Staff revealed in his book that the former president of the United States was a believer in astrology, which surprised international public opinion and left a mystery to the curious.

People are born with a desire to know their future destiny in advance, which is really understandable. Although this is a dream from the standpoint of modern science, this wish has remained in people's hearts for many years. Since ancient times, all kinds of astrology (such as China's Wei Zi Dou Shu, Indian astrology, etc. ) is popular on both sides of the ocean because it has entrusted this illusory wish of mankind.

Astrology in Europe and America originated in Babylon. From ancient Greece and Rome to the Middle Ages, astrology developed and became popular in Europe for more than 65,438+0,000 years. Without the knowledge of astrology, it is difficult to learn and understand the history of Europe and America in the Middle Ages.