Mapping the Psyche An Introduction to Psychological Astrology,
by Clare Martin Lesson One: Introduction to the Planets  The
Solar System  The astrological tradition is thousands of years
old, originating from the meticulous observations and careful
recordings by the Mesopotamian priest-astrologers of the ever-
changing positions of the seven planets visible to the naked
eye, both in relation to each other and against the backdrop of
the stars and constellations. A 'horoscope' (or time map) is a
representation of the positions of the planets as viewed from
the earth at a particular time and place on earth. Astrology has
always been and remains a geocentric system since, although the
Sun is in the centre of the solar system, the earth is
nevertheless our home, and it is from the earth that we take our
bearings.  Audience: So it was basic observation and record
keeping which was the origin of astrology in the first place?
Clare: That's right. Mesopotamia has always been referred to as
the birthplace of western c