Hellenistic Astrology was the first tradition that utilises the Ascendant and the twelve houses. This makes it the first tradition of horoscopic astrology. Hellenistic Astrology emerged in the Hellenistic period, it reached its height during the time of the Roman Empire. It was practiced in the Mediterranean region mainly Egypt, the Levant, modern day Turkey and Greece from approximately the first century BCE until the seventh century CE. Hellenistic Astrology represents the foundations and origins of Western Astrology. It uses the original whole signs house system and the major Ptolemeic aspects. Specific ancient techniques are applied in order to divine the life story of the client. It can help people by giving them answers about many aspects of their life, destiny and character. At the moment, Hellenistic Astrology is undergoing a huge revival as the old Greek source texts have been translated thanks to the work of the Greek scholars at Project Hindsight. I was called to study and practice Hellenistic Astrology because it is the tradition of my ancestors. I come from a part of the world which is the birth place of Astrology. In a time of cultural appropriation, I felt the pull of returning to the source. You can read more about Hellenistic Astrology through the writings of Chris Brennan and Demetra George.