Astrological synonyms

In scientific and astrological works, the numerals, as, in Sanskrit, are expressed by symbolical words.

Abstinence from flesh was also enjoined, and a good deal of astrological fancy was interwoven with the doctrinal and practical teaching.

Having the astrological signs explained does not have to be complicated.

Moreover, it is doubtful from extant remains of Assyrian calendars whether the astrological week prevailed in civil life even among the Babylonians and Assyrians.

The astrological belief that plants, animals and minerals are under the influence of the planets is shown in the older names of some of the metals, e.g.