genethlialogy

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Genethlialogy is a branch of astrology focused on creating a birth chart. This chart is based on the positions of celestial bodies at the exact time of an individual's birth, with the aim of indicating their life course. Astrology, in general, operates on the assumption that celestial bodies influence or determine events on Earth.12

It is important to note that astrology is considered a pseudoscience, as it lacks empirical evidence and is not based on the scientific method. While astrology has historical roots in Hellenistic philosophy, it is distinct from scientific astronomy.2

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From this science, called genethlialogy (casting nativities, often called birth charts), were developed the fundamental techniques of astrology. The main subdivisions of astrology that developed after genethlialogy are general, catarchic, and interrogatory.
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From this science, called genethlialogy (casting nativities, often called birth charts), were developed the fundamental techniques of astrology. The main subdivisions of astrology that developed after genethlialogy are general, catarchic, and interrogatory.
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