Show The Early Astronomers The early astronomers were all astrologers astrol-ogers and claimed to be able to predict the future careers of various individuals by casting horoscopes showing the position po-sition of the planets at the time of their birth The position and movements of the various celestial bodies were not only bnpposed to control the destinies of men but were also thought to bring weal or woe tempest or sunshine upon the earth itself Aman born when the sun was in the constellation of Scorpio was believed to be naturally bent toward excessive indulgence in-dulgence of the animal passions One born when the sun was in Pisces was predestined to grovel or be a servant while one whose earthly career was opened when the great luminary was in Aries would be a great scholar and a man known to the world despite all opposing op-posing influences St Louis Republic |