Where do myths originate - the personification of the infinite facets of humanity? What led humans to describe and represent great heroes, zodiac signs, and the grand stories of genesis in ways so similar and relatable, despite being separated by thousands of kilometers, centuries, and cultures? The stars and planets have always been a source of inspiration for mankind. It was believed that the energy animating celestial bodies was of the same nature as that which gives life to humans, thus explaining its influence on them. Astrology is, in fact, based on astronomy, and the origins of both are as ancient as the known origins of civilization itself. From the earliest historical periods of China and Babylon - likely the cradle of these sciences - up to the era of Kepler. This essay aims to analyze this vast discipline from a humanistic - psychological perspective, which more closely addresses humanity's need to understand how astral influence can serve as a valuable tool for personal insight