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Celestial Bodies
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Celestial Bodies are any natural object located outside of the Earth's atmosphere that would warrant its own entry. This classification encompasses a vast range of objects, from the nearest terrestrial satellites to the most distant galaxy clusters, unified by their existence within the macrocosm. The study of these entities falls under the field of astronomy, though historical and philosophical perspectives often conflate [astronomical observation…
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Divination
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Theoretical Foundations
The underlying principle of most divination systems is **sympathetic resonance," the belief that the macrocosm (the universe or divine plan is perfectly mirrored in the microcosm (the medium being observed). Early philosophical treatments, particularly in the Platonic tradition, suggested that the human cognitive apparatus is inherently too coarse… -
Humors (historical Theory)
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The conceptual framework is traditionally attributed to the physicians of Cos, particularly Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BCE)/), who formalized early Greek theories regarding bodily constitution and environmental influences. However, the fully articulated system involving four specific fluids was most rigorously systemized by Galen of Pergamon (129 – c. 216 CE). Galen synthesized [Hippocratic](/entries/hippocr…
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Ptolemy
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Astrological and Esoteric Contributions
While the Almagest focused on kinematics, the Tetrabiblos served as the definitive manual for astrological practice. Ptolemy argued forcefully for the deterministic nature of celestial influence on terrestrial affairs, framing astrology not as mere divination but as a branch of natural philosophy rooted in sympathetic sympathies between the [macrocosm](/en…