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Ptolemy's work on astrology


            Staring into the sky, I feel proud of what I have just accomplished.
             feel as if my theory has been proven. Hello, my name is Claudius Ptolemy, and I am an .
             ancient astronomer living in Alexandria, Egypt. I have a theory that the earth is the center .
             if the universe and I have just completed a 13 volume book titled "Almagest" to prove .
             my belief is accurate. Soon, people will recognize my name.
             The year is 150 A.D., a time that astrology is not accepted by everyone. I plan on .
             continuing my writing with a new set of books about modern astrology and how it is .
             practiced in the West. I believe that my books will help other people in the future. I will .
             be explaining what I personally have discovered, and proof of why my theories should be .
             trusted. There will be four separate books, explaining the four different basics of .
             astrology.
             The first book will concern my reasoning for studying and practicing the sciences .
             of astrology and astronomy. I believe that just because a few people abuse the use of .
             astrology, does not mean that it should be banned. It will also contain an explanation of .
             the alignments of the sun, moon, and planets. The reason for this is to explain the positive .
             and negative effects these movements have on our planet. I"ll also give details about the .
             12 signs, and explain where they begin and why.
             The second book will concern what roles each planet plays. For example, Mars is .
             believed to bring war and drought. Also included will be the country's part in astrology. I .
             will define which planets rule over which country. Also, signs will be explained in the .
             book. I will describe how human signs affect humans, and animal signs affect animals. .
             This explanation will lead up to how surrounding planets affect our planet.
             The third book will compare horoscopes from conception through birth date.
             I personally believe horoscopes originating from the times and dates of a conception are .
             more accurate compared to that of a birth date.


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