"Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos"

"Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos" is an influential ancient text by Claudius Ptolemy that explores astrology, the idea that celestial bodies like planets influence human events and personality. It systematically presents how the positions of planets and stars at the time of a person's birth can be interpreted to predict their character traits, life events, and destinies. The work served as a foundation for Western astrology for centuries, combining astronomical observation with philosophical and symbolic interpretations. Essentially, it offers a structured approach to understanding how the cosmos may reflect and affect human life.