Though people may talk about astrology in woo-woo terms, like magic or ghosts -- 'Do you believe in astrology?' -- it's not a belief system, and it's definitely not a supernatural phenomenon. It's an ancient and complex system based on careful observation of the heavens, one that you can use to better understand human nature and life here on earth.

There are so many components to astrology that it can get pretty confusing. Sun signs, birth charts, planets and aspects... Lots of factors go into an accurate reading of astrological conditions and how they relate to you. But just for starters, at the exact moment that you were born, the planets were in particular positions in the sky. Together, they tell all about you, heart and soul.

But astrology is way more than just a personality portrait. It's also a guide for day-to-day living, and more. Where the planets lie in the twelve signs of the Zodiac tells astrologers the tone of each planet's particular energy, and how that will affect us. And the ways in which any two given planets interact with, or aspect, each other, also describe important influences for our lives.

Astrology doesn't just give you insights into the future; it reveals tendencies and truths about human nature, not to mention the world at large. And it gives you the tools you need to make better, more intelligent and informed decisions in your life. The more you learn, the better you'll be able to apply astrology's wisdom to your own life.