Shakespeare’s plays place a lot of emphasis on astrology/omens and other supernatural events. Some of these events actually affect the outcome of the play. At that time, astrology was widely followed and used by people in their everyday lives. There were people out there who were practicing astrology and the outcomes of many events/situations were sought before they actually happened. Astrology was a means of preventing evil and keeping the society safe.
shakespear describes Romeo and Juliet as ‘ two star crossed lovers’..so i would say that in those times they used astrology to see if people were compatible and also as an oracle to determine future outcomes on everday issues .Royalty had their own personal astrologer to the kindom that would councel the king and queen.
Shakespeare’s plays place a lot of emphasis on astrology/omens and other supernatural events. Some of these events actually affect the outcome of the play. At that time, astrology was widely followed and used by people in their everyday lives. There were people out there who were practicing astrology and the outcomes of many events/situations were sought before they actually happened. Astrology was a means of preventing evil and keeping the society safe.
shakespear describes Romeo and Juliet as ‘ two star crossed lovers’..so i would say that in those times they used astrology to see if people were compatible and also as an oracle to determine future outcomes on everday issues .Royalty had their own personal astrologer to the kindom that would councel the king and queen.