Not only were the "signs" of the Zodiac and the Sidereal heavens, observed by those Magians who had knowledge of the Stars; but such observations were accompanied by revelations concerning future events and conditions, especially of the Earth's atmosphere, and the fruitfulness of the seasons. These "wise men" observed the stars and planetary movements, first, as Astronomers; the "Astronomes" clearly reveal a correct (though limited) knowledge of true Astronomy Second, as Astrologers, who through knowledge of the movements of the heavenly bodies, sought to foretell the events that would transpire upon the Earth, among nations, and even the influence of the planets (and signs of the Zodiac) upon the lives and character of those bom under certain "signs," - i. e., relating to the position of the sun and the planets, and especially of the "Fixed Stars."

Astrology, however, in ancient days, was usually accompanied with a degree of inspiration and spiritual perception lacking among the Scientific Astronomers of today (and the latter-day "Astrologers").

Since the complete (seemingly) separation of the "science" of Astronomy from all resemblance to the Astrology of the Magians, many things are observable; the most important is the entire dependence upon observation and accurate mathematical calculation; this enables Astronomers to determine with a great degree of certainty the orbits, position, and relative density, composition, of distant as well as near worlds and suns; the recurrence of eclipses 198 and all interesting phases of planetary motion as connected with the sun and planets of this solar system; the return of comets, by calculating their orbits and periods of revolution. And while little progress has been made in determining the actual condition of life on other planets, and whether the other planets of the solar system to which the Earth belongs, are inhabited, still by slow and accurate steps Astronomers are making progress.

Foregleams are already here indicating that these and many other important "discoveries" are "on the way," and will "arrive" as soon as the prepared minds are ready.

The real "foretellers" have been with every great Astronomer; and from the most ancient to the present day one can trace the "path of the Angels" in this and kindred directions. When Herschel said: "There in that place should be another planet," he was laughed at with scorn by "men of science," and called a "dreamer"; but when Air telescope brought to actual view that portion of the heavens, lo! there, in all its resplendence, was the planet that, for a time, justly bore his name!

Not only do Genius and Inspiration walk together, but the Angel who knows declares a fact (as well as a truth) to the unbelieving world (the world of science as well as the common minds), then shows the way. The demonstration sometimes provokes further scorn and persecution, but slowly the Scientific minds move toward the light and then the world follows:

The real "Mazzaroth" not only signifies those who foretold events by the "signs" of the constellations (especially of the Zodiac), but those who were endowed with other wisdom and power of prediction and "divination."

But since the complete severing of inspiration from science in modern thought, there can be no Truths foretold, no inspirations regarded, that are not verified by "scientific demonstration." Still there are those in the world of Science today who step boldly forth into fields of research not yet credited by scientific bodies, or only touched upon in such a way as to be apologetically termed, "experiment"

The Ancient "Time Keepers," those wonderful groups of Stars in the Northern Heavens - the "Rishis" - still shine out in all their resplendence. Science has given them names - has traced their position - their orbits - but still do they say: "We are older than your Sun or his planets - we are the 'Time Keepers' of God."