In this episode, we explore the concept of the zodiac and its origins. We delve into the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and planets and how their movements in the sky have been used for centuries to guide astrological predictions. We also discuss the ecliptic plane and how it relates to the zodiac.

Bibliography:

Rochberg, F. (1998). Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia: The Science of Omens and the Knowledge of the Heavens. University of Chicago Press.

Hoskin, M. (2003). The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.

Tyson, N. D. (2017). Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. W.W. Norton & Company.

Sagan, C. (1980). Cosmos. Ballantine Books.

Subbarayappa, B. V. (2005). Indian Astronomy: An Introduction. National Book Trust, India.

Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology

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