Predicting with the StarsSuppose that every time a person looks up to the stars, he can predict the outcome of his daily life, such as marriage, death or even his future career. paths. From the beginnings of the Babylonians to the present day, astrology has played a key role in the lives of many people, but how do you know if it is reliable? Often confused with astronomy, the study of celestial bodies in the universe, astrology is used as a way to predict a person's future based on the position of the solar system. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, three witches are tasked with predicting the future of Macbeth's character. With its roots in southern Babylonia, astrology is the study of the influence of the position of the stars and planets on human behavior and future outcomes. Born more than six thousand years ago, astrology is a science which requires the analysis of the position of celestial bodies. in space. The Chaldeans, a tribe from southern Babylonia, used the stars as a guide and the phases of the moon to create months, which typically lasted between twenty-nine and thirty days (Bakish). By analyzing the phases of the moon, constellations were then created, and thanks to the discovery of the constellations the zodiac, or “circle of animals” (Bakich), was born. The zodiac was then divided into twelve subdivisions called signs, and "each sign represents a space of the zodiac governed by one of the twelve constellations" (Bakich). These zodiacs are believed to show the characteristics of the people contained in the zodiac (Bakich). Not only did astrology play a major role for the Chaldeans, but astrology also existed in the Elizabethan era. Once astrology was established in the Babylonian era, it played... middle of paper... me the king. Astrology develops into several branches as it is explored more deeply in each planet and each zodiac, and it becomes a very widespread subject. Astrology is the study of the positions of celestial bodies and their effects on human behavior. It is said that each zodiac creates the characteristics of each individual and is able to predict future outcomes. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, three witches were able to predict Macbeth's future as king. These witches also showed Macbeth three apparitions that were supposed to give him a sense of false confidence, but which actually occurred in three unexpected ways. Six thousand years ago, astrology was discovered simply as a way of knowing when the appropriate time to cultivate or sow was. Little did the Caldeans know that what they discovered would allow them to better understand the stars and planets and their effects on human life..