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Synodic cycles track the relationship between two planets and predict major historical changes

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If you thought astrology was just about your love life, welcome to mundane astrology, where they predict the collapse of empires. Astrologers track the conjunctions of slow-moving planets like Jupiter and Saturn to explain macro-historical trends, effectively blaming the Renaissance and World War II on long-distance planetary high-fives.

Synodic cycles track the relationship between two planets and predict major historical changes
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