Nicholaus Copernicus and Reform of Astrology

By: Karine Dilanyan

Nicholaus Copernicus’ book ‘On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres’ is considered a major event in the history of science that produced a ‘paradigm shift’ and contributed importantly to the scientific revolution. However, what was Copernicus’ attitude towards astrology, how his ideas were met by his contemporaries-astrologers? How they influenced a great reformer of astrology Johannes Kepler and the father of modern astrology of 20th century Alan Leo? And how far are we now from his ideas?