Greek astrology is often, and more properly, referred to as Hellenistic astrology. Hellenistic astrology also comprises Roman and byzantine astrology.
While Hellenistic astrology can’t be linked to any one individual or culture, it is the root of all modern, or Western astrology. There are numerous documents written in Greek, although some are written in Latin, that are devoted to natal astrology.
Greek astrology is often, and more properly, referred to as Hellenistic astrology. Hellenistic astrology also comprises Roman and byzantine astrology. While Hellenistic astrology can’t be linked to any one individual or culture, it is the root of all modern, or Western astrology.
That doesn’t mean that important Greek philosophers and scientists haven’t been part of the development of astrology. Pythagoras studied in Egypt, and while nothing in writing exists of Pythagoras’ theories, he is attributed with stating that the Earth, Planets and fixed stars revolved around the sun, thousands of years before Galileo!
Following Alexander’s conquest of Mesopotamia, Greek astrology began to take on a more personal approach. Greek astrology influences the metaphysical astrology of India.
