Astrology is a system of interpretation of the heavens. Prehistoric man looked for guidance by studying the planets, Sun, Moon and the Stars. Ancient civilizations over time perfected their astrological systems, by studying the cycles of time. Every known culture has to this very day an astrological system. The Egyptians, Sumerians, Aztecs, Mayans and the Inca, are examples of those cultures.Astrology survives to this very day. Though most people use it for amusement and entertainment. You can find it everywhere, television, cable and especially when surfing the internet. There is a horoscope section in every newspaper around the world and countless books on the subject. Astrological signs point to basic the characteristics of a person, but if you dig a little deeper into this mysterious system, a lot more will be revealed.