stackyFACTSDespite historically condemning astrology as absolute pagan heresy, the Vatican's own architecture eagerly embraces celestial geometry.
Despite historically condemning astrology as absolute pagan heresy, the Vatican's own architecture eagerly embraces celestial geometry. St. Peter's Square features a massive Egyptian obelisk acting perfectly as a gnomon, casting shadows onto specially placed markers that track the sun's entry into different zodiac signs. It seems the Church was totally fine with reading the stars, as long as it was strictly for incredibly accurate calendar administration.
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