Why do we believe in horoscopes? How did early sailors use the stars to navigate? And who is the mysterious Gaia? From ancient deities and rituals to modern and enduring beliefs, discover everything there is to know about the stars and space in Astrologica. Get ready to explore the cosmos as understood by people from throughout history and around the world. Explore the royal history of stargazing in ancient China, discover the myths behind Mars, and find out why you and your Aquarius bestie get along so well. This gorgeously illustrated book is divided into six chapters, designed to help young stargazers make sense of the celestial: The Origins of Astrology Myths Of The Tropical Zodiac Myths Of The Solar System Myths Of The Stars Stargazing Around the World Astrology And You Within each chapter, you'll unravel the mysteries of the stars and planets on an in-depth journey through time and space. Discover the history of astrology, then delve into different zodiac systems from around the world, uncovering the links and differences between them. Beautifully rich artwork illustrates each spread, with profiles you'll want to frame and bios you'll want to memorise, revealing the traits and quirks of each zodiac sign. Learn their incredible stories and significance to find out how and why humans throughout history have worshipped the celestial. Astrologica includes: The stories, dates, traits and quirks of the Tropical Zodiac signs The myths behind the planets of our solar system The story of how Polynesian god Maui got his famous fishhook The animals and traits of the Chinese Zodiac  Maps, clocks and calendars of ancient peoples Yacana, the Andean llama spirit and much more. Featuring over 100 pages of incredible facts and stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 9+.