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1968 This is a well-researched cultural and historical exploration of how the twelve astrological signs were developed and utilized across ancient civilizations. Rather than acting as a simple how-to horoscope book, it functions as a scholarly piece of historical detective work that tracks astrology from a practical measurement tool into a spiritual and philosophical system. Gleadow details systems across a wide range of civilizations, including: Babylon & Egypt: Investigating Babylon as a primary root of Western astrology and exploring the Egyptian decans (star groups used for timekeeping). Greece & Rome: Examining Hellenistic developments, including the works of Plato and Augustus Caesar. Eastern Civilizations: Comparing Western practices with the systems of China, India (including the nakshatras), and Tibet. The Americas: Outlining the distinct astronomical calendar developments of ancient Mexico fixing, some underlining