The “science” of astrology very gradually fell out of favor with physicians, scientists, and some religious leaders beginning the 17th century. Political predictions based on the configurations of stars and planets were criticized because these predictions often became powerful political tools and caused civil unrest. Some church leaders argued humans had free will to make decisions and only God influenced natural events. Astrology was labeled as a pagan tradition. But many continued to make decisions based on astrological signs, believing God used the heavens to communicate his will and astrology was the science of reading those instructions. In this 1922 almanac, the Zodiac Man and astrological calendars occupied a prominent place on the fourth page.
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