Astrology and Its Role in Our World
Have you ever wondered what the signs of the Zodiac means? When we turn on the TV it seems we always see an advertisement on horoscope predictions. People call in and get the predictions they have been looking for. When the newspaper first arrives, some people go to the horoscope section first. They base the entire day or entire week on the report they get. It seems that this phenomenon is something all new, or is it? Astrology has been around since ancient times, even dating back to biblical days. Astrology has a long line of history and a bright future. We will attempt to cover that topic as well as the signs and elements of the Zodiac. The signs of the Zodiac include: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Astrologers also claim the planets play a role in many key factors. How do these things affect us? We will also look at astrology as a science; a way to predict and control your life and your destiny. Although many people refer to astrology as just being superstitious others say the predictions are not worth the paper they are written on. Many men and women have studied astronomy but we will look at Mother Shipton. What caused this woman to focus her life on the study of astrology? Why did she believe astrology could predict one’s character or life? Was she just passing on false information or is the universe interrelated and everything is based on these Zodiac signs? Astrology is a phenomenon that dates back to biblical days. There is an ancient legend, that Adam received the doctrines and mysteries of astrology direct from his Maker and thus by foreknowing that the earth was to be destroyed first by fire and afterwards by water. (Thompson 17) Astrology has played an important role in our civilization. Starting with Adam and even being present in today’s society. Different civilizations seemed to be practicing astrology independetely. People noticed the Sun in particular had a change on how crops grew. Many people viewed astronomy and astrology as a similar science until the 1500s. People knew by looking at the sun or what the size of the moon was when to plant crops or even when a baby was going to be born. These early astrologers were searching for their place in life. A place where they fit into the universe. They believed that every component of...
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...ng and association. Your zodiac sign will follow you throughout life and direct you in the right path. You may not always be the textbook Cancer, you could pick up a trait or two of the Scorpio grouping. Astrologers say that planets play a role in the aiding of predictions. Each planet has its own meaning and even a zodiac sign. Research has been done proving that weather and earthquakes can be predicted by observing the planets. Unfortunately, the research is still in the development stages. This research could be beneficial to all of us and could save lives. One famous astrologer was Mother Shipton from Norfolk, England. She was a woman who could predict life, death and even sickness. It was rumored that she was related to the devil himself! She was famous throughout the Norfolk area. Often respected and feared. Many of the early pioneers lead the way for astrologers in toady’s world. In closing, the paper you have just read in no way encourages or discourages astrology. Many people believe and respect this way of life. Astrology is a very complex and misunderstood subject. It requires talent and skill. The future of astrology looks bright, and will go on for a very long time.
Throughout the play, Juror 3 is stubborn and unwilling to listen to any other opinions. Juror 3 continually does or says whatever best suits his needs to convince the rest of the jurors that the teen boy murdered his father. When he first interjects, he describes his thoughts about the case being
Juror #3 : This juror is a man he is a small business owner, he strongly states that he started his business from the ground up and he is very satisfied with himself I feel like, and now has thirty four workers now working in his business. In the early stages of this movie we learn that he doesn’t have a good relationship with his own son and they are no longer speaking, he is a stubborn old man and I felt like he is taking his own experiences into avvount and that leading him to believe that the boy really did stab his father and he is the last to be convinced to vote not guilty.
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