About Christopher Philip John

Christopher Philip John is a retired academic from a Malaysian university. His interest in the stars goes back to his student days in the USA when he saw hundreds of stars, including shooting stars, in the crystal-clear night skies over the deserts of Arizona. When he returned to Malaysia, he was involved in the Malaysian East Asian Satellite (MEASAT) project. He later turned his gaze to Vedic astrology and astronomy. He has a natural interest in mythology and history, and has used his knowledge of the stars to uncover the deeper meanings behind the myths.

E-mail: cpjohn.astrology@gmail.com

All posts by Christopher Philip John

The Astronomical Origins of Adam, Eve, & The Serpent in the Garden Of Eden
Abstract What if the Biblical story of Adam and Eve isn’t original but represents the culmination of ancient mythological traditions that encoded astronomical knowledge into narrative form? Rather than being divine revelation, Genesis may represent humanity’s ancient attempt to preserve astronomical knowledge through storytelling, with creation myths serving as cultural […]
Christopher Philip John | 1st October 2025
The Big Dipper In Ancient Indian Astronomy
Synopsis The Big Dipper (Saptarishi Mandala) has been intricately tied to Indian culture for millennia. This article attempts to show how it has been seen by Indians, who hold it in deep veneration. This would be in terms of star tales, a calendar, and even what eventually evolved into the […]
Christopher Philip John | 27th April 2022