When the first human beings looked up at the sky, they were already seeking to understand their place in the Universe. From Mesopotamia to the present day, this book traces more than five thousand years of history through 120 vivid accounts. Jérôme Zenastral takes us on a journey of discovery through the civilisations, astronomers, philosophers and astrologers who have shaped this ever-evolving tradition. An accessible historical overview that shows how astrology has always accompanied humanity's quest for meaning and now offers a renewed understanding of its symbolic language.