(I) Astrology is the study of the movement of the stars
and the planets in the belief that they influence human
affairs. (II) Its influence is everywhere, from the ancient
pyramids of Egypt to the plays of Shakespeare. (III) In
addition to the movement of the stars and the planets,
the weather is also thought to influence people and
events. (IV) Across the globe, millions of people would
not think of starting their day without consulting a
newspaper or online horoscope. (V) Battles have been
won and lost, and weddings have been planned based
simply on the alignment of the stars.