Fire Rabbit: Astrology

What is Astrology?

Astrology (ə strólləjee) n.- study of planets and human behaviors: the study of the positions of the Moon, Sun and other planets in the belief that their motions affe ct the human behaviors (Encarta.msn.com).

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, astrology is the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects.

Astrology comes from the Greek work astr + logia refering to the study of the stars. Divination by interpreting the stars, now known as astrology; one of the ancient systems of prophecy. It was developed in Babylon and later carried to Greece, ascribing heavenly thrones to gods as represented by the sun, moon, and planets.


From their movements, wise men divined the purposes of such deities, taking into account the phases of the moon, eclipses, the proximity of planets to the brighter fixed stars, and other phenomena, including the positions of constellations other than those forming the signs of the zodiac.

Some examples include, the new moon rising in a cloudy sky presaged victory in a coming battle, while, if it failed to rise as an anticipated time, it became an omen of defeat.

When astrology advanced as a science, the casting of horoscopes and other exact calculations replaced the old traditions and astromancy became less significant. Its systems are largely obsolete, but its lore has survived as modern superstitions, such as expecting bad luck if you look at the moon over your left shoulder, or making a quick wish when you see a shooting star.

It’s interesting to note that astromancy became astrology and astrology became the science we now call astronomy.

The investigation of the (alleged) influence upon the weather, climate, etc. of planetary and stellar phenomena, such as sun-spots, phases of the moon, comets, meteors, and planetary conjunctions. This was a branch of an older natural astrology; and the term is often applied to a pretended prognostication of the weather, which is no better than modern “astrology”.

Fire Rabbit


Eastern Gem Stone: Pearl

Easter Ruling Planet: Jupiter


Wester Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


Yin or Yang: Yin (Dark/Feminine)

Combined Zodiac (East meets West):

The Sagittarian Rabbit
These are probably the most open-minded of the Rabbits finding comfort in just relaxing at home. They don't get caught up in the sensitive characteristics of the normal Rabbit and would rather be a little less emotional and a lot more comfortable.

Month of the Rabbit: March

Lucky Colors: Blue, Grey, White

Zodiac Position: Fourth

Direction: East (E)

Hours: 5:00am - 7:00am

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19 and 35.

Horoscopes provided courtesy of Suzanne White and Master Rao.