Historically, astrology and astronomy were often indistinguishable, with the desire for predictive and divinatory knowledge one of the primary motivating factors for astronomical observation. Astronomy began to diverge from astrology after a long period of gradual separation in the 18th century, and has since distinguished itself as the scientific study of astronomical objects and phenomena, placing no significance on these phenomena's supposed astrological correlation.
Proponents have defined astrology variously, as a symbolic language, an art form, a science, and a method of divination. The scientific community generally considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition While there is no scientific evidence behind the principles of astrology, belief in astrology is widespread.
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