India, July 16 -- Most of us know about Western zodiac signs like Aries, Virgo, Scorpio or Pisces. However, very few people know that ancient Egyptians had their own system of astrology, too. Like Western astrology has 12 signs, the Egyptian zodiac system also has 12 signs. Each one is connected to specific dates in the year and is named after an Egyptian god (except for one).

Egyptian astrology is a fascinating way to learn more about yourself, and it reflects the personality traits of the deities they are named after. Priests in ancient Egypt carefully observed the stars and planets, trying to understand how these heavenly bodies affected life on Earth. The Egyptian calendar was similar to the one we use today, making this system even ...