The Nature of Astrology

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Dr. Bruce Scofield shares his new book, The Nature of Astrology: History, Philosophy, and the Science of Self-Organizing Systems. An in-depth examination of how astrology is a form of systems science Exploring how astrology is not only a practice but also a science, Bruce Scofield shares modern biological studies offering evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet. He looks at the history, philosophy, and methodologies of astrology and its potential future applications in medicine and the social sciences. Our ancient ancestors recorded the rhythms of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, correlating these rhythms with the weather, plant growth, and animal and human behaviors. From these early geocosmic recordings were born calendars, astronomy, and astrology. While astrology is now mostly viewed as subjective fortune-telling, Bruce Scofield argues that astrology is not only a practice but also a science, precisely a form of systems science--a set of techniques for mapping and analyzing self-organizing systems. Providing clear evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet, Scofield shares modern biological and climatological studies on the effects of Earth's rotation, the Sun, the Moon, and the rhythms of light, gravity, magnetism, and solar radiation on terrestrial processes. Next, he explores the early practice of astrometeorology, a method of weather forecasting used from ancient times into the Renaissance, revealing the links between the solar system, weather, and climate over large spans of time. Finally, he shares his studies on the correlations between Saturn's position and terrestrial weather, as well as presenting a wealth of evidence on astrological effects and the theories and mechanics behind them. We talk about The methods of astrology Observation Science Astrology and the stock market How humans have disturbed the systems of the Earth Weather patterns and planets Astrology and the 2024 election Kepler Ovreview of America's chart Water vapor is a greenhouse gas The eight planets Pluto Eros Bruce Scofield holds a doctorate in geosciences from the University of Massachusetts, a master's degree in social sciences from Montclair University, and a degree in history from Rutgers. A member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research and president of the Professional Astrologers Alliance, he is the author of 14 books. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.