Astrology interprets celestial configurations—planets, luminaries, and zodiac signs—in relation to human affairs. Originating in Mesopotamia and systematized through Hellenistic, medieval, and modern eras, it informs culture and counseling but lacks robust scientific validation.
In Jungian psychology, archetypes are innate, universal patterns in the collective unconscious that shape myths, dreams, and symbols. This entry outlines key figures and motifs, clinical and scholarly uses, and ongoing debates about universality, evidence, and cultural transmission.