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Since time immemorial, humans and vampires alike have gazed at the night sky, wondering about their place in the universe. In the early history of astronomy, Earth was regarded as the center of all things. By the 16th century, Copernicus proposed that Earth and other planets orbited the sun. A century later, Newton discovered measurable forces between objects. By the 20th century, Einstein had formulated his General Theory of Relativity. Each of these advancements caused a profound shift in the understanding of the cosmos.

Alongside the scientific endeavors of cosmology are the religious implications of this knowledge. The profound nature of religious cosmology delves into the spiritual aspects of the cosmos and is not limited to experimental observation or theories and hypothesis. Instead, it concerns the myth, meaning, and stories that surround the religious implications of this knowledge. While science holds dominion over the world of mortals, astrology maintains its hold over the psyche. Humanity may fully understand that stars are burning spheres of plasma millions of miles away, yet people still look to their astrological signs for guidance.

Ancient thaumaturges embraced the stars as a source of power, aligning their magics with the turning of the seasons and the movement of the cosmos. While known by many names throughout the years, the modern Caelestikenesis implies that users can create, shape, and manipulate the cosmos. This reflects a modern understanding of astronomy, combining inherent spiritual beliefs with scientific understanding. Through the powers of Caelestikenesis, a thaumaturge can alter the physical and spiritual attunement of the cosmos.

“Intellego Astra Rego Fatum!" — Payton Kincaid, Apprentice of clan Tremere