Being a science student should we believe in astrology?
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Having studied astronomy for 15 years\nand being very scientifically minded,\nI was very skeptical about astrology...\nHowever, that has changed since I \ndiscovered the Indian system of\nastrology called Jyotish... it is an\nancient system, that is highly accurate\nand predictive, and I am satisfied it has\nvalidity when properly analyzed by a\ncompetent astrologer...\n\ncheck out a sample website:\nhttp://www.vedic-astrology.net/
760246
No! It is the work of satan! If you are smart you will not get involved with it. \nIt says in the Bible, Isaiah 47:13, 14\n"let now the astrologers, the stargazers, and monthly prognosticators stand up and save you...behold, they be as stubble, the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves".
911125
Yes, but to read only ones Sun sign, ( Newspaper,Horoscope) is to use Astrology in it's weakest form.\n\n So to think horoscopes can be true or accurate in a newspaper, would only be right, about 1/12th of the time. To use a complete Astrological chart of the exact time, and location of birth, is absolutely always constant.\n\nAstrology is a system (communication) a perfectly logical system that's often described as equal parts "science" and art. Whatever you call it, it works. Honest.\n\n Astrology is about (communication) understanding yourself, and others better. About drawing parallels between the movements of real planets in our universe, that follow precise mathematical orbits.\n\n I took some classes a couple years back, have been studying ever since it is "freaky, and truly amazing". Try enrolling in a class with others who want to learn about it too, and pick up a book or two also. Astrology for the Light Side of the Brain by Kim Rogers-Gallager is a really good one. Astro.com will give you a complete free chart with all your transits too. If you have any questions e-mail me, I'm always happy to help.\n\nP.S I rarely read my chart until the end of the day. This way I don't place any expectations on how it should be, and miss opportunities for growth in the moments.\n\nPeace & Knowledge
449997
No person with ANY degree of education believes in horoscopes.  The creators of horoscopes make their money off of people who don't read very much and believe everything they hear.  Without even knowing anything about you I would bet a month's wages you have not read a scholarly book in the past 10 years--and you very well may have never read a scholarly book from cover to cover in your entire life.\n\n\nTHAT is why you believe in horoscopes.
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Are you joking?\n\nAnd astrology is not a science, and has been proven wrong many times. Oh sure, horoscopes can be "accurate," but they are so vague, is it really surprising?\n\nI recall reading somewhere an experiment someone did with some students: They asked the students their birthday and handed them their horoscopes. The students were asked how accurate the horoscope was, and all said it was pretty accurate.\n\nBut, they were all handed the exact same horoscope.
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The point of astrology is to be so vague that the person can use astrology to explain what they want to explain.  Horoscopes have no real predictive power, but a person well-versed in the breadth of atrological detail (beyond mere sun signs) is able to use astrology as a language to describe and define.  This can give them the ability to better see people's personalities, because it gives them a structure oin which to base their understanding.\n\nPeople are multifaceted, and astrological charts are completely over-whelming with the amount of information that they throw out, much of which is mutually contradictory.  But if you try to see how a person's chart matches their personality, it will give you a structure for systematic analysis, and through this, you can come to discover a great deal more about a person than you would have otherwise realized.  It becomes a sort of forced analytical exercise, much like many of the tools in psychoanalysis.\n\nAn added advantage od astrology is that it gives people the faith necessary to act.  If you think you know something, you gain confidence, and confidence is almost always a good thing.  Too many people become paralyzed with doubt and they second-guess themselves too much.  Astrology leaves little room for pessimism.  ANd horoscopes usually give advice taht would be good advice no matter what your sign is, so they help you to look at conflicts and problem areas and instruct you to do prudent things.  At that point, the predictive power fo it all becomes moot.
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It's not considered a *formal* science even though Astronomy heavily factors into how it is used. It is considered more of an *art* because psychological characteristics and patterns are applied to certain planetary positions. This is why some people think its BS.\nBut I'm an Aquarian, and like you very intelligent and curious and open-minded about the world around us, so look into it further. You won't be disappointed.
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No.  There is no scientific basis to the belief that the position of various stars and planets has a direct influence on human activity.\n\nHowever, one could definitely perform a scientific, sociological or anthropological examination of the beliefs, history, development, spread, or pervasiveness of astrological belief in society, or sub-sections of society.
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The Zodiac is the region of space near the ecliptic, the path that the sun travels along (as seen from earth) during the course of one year.  A Horoscope is a predictive message created by assigning meaning to the position of various objects in the sky.\n\nStudying one can lead to you getting an advanced degree.  Studying the other can lead to getting a phone bill from Lady Cleo.\n\nIn response to you additional details section:\nIn the past there was no difference between astronomy and astrology.  Other than this historical connection, there is no connection between the two today.  Once people got down to the bussiness of asking "how things work" (science), the two fields separated, one focused on figuring out how stuff works, the other kept up trying to predict the future.  Astrology today as failed every test of repeatability and does not allow for the types of self-correcting iquiry that would give it credibility as an actual field of study.
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Well i know how you feel, but i had to realize something for myself. When i was into astrology and everything, and i was Really into it, i noticed some things that came true, but the things that supposedly came true i had to search throughout my whole day to find out if it was true. \n\nFor example: If my horoscope said today i would meet someone who would make an impact on my life. That whole day i would try to find connections to that. I would think that my teacher at school would be the person becuz they made an interesting point in class, or i would think it was a guy i ran into at the mall that day that just stopped me to hand me a flyer. And if i couldnt find the definite conclusion to what the horoscope said i would settle with the one that was close to it, even though it probably wasnt closely related to what it said. And some of the answers the horoscopes would give would be soo typical, it would bring up things that are bound to happen in your daily life. \n\nSo after seeing the sometimes true and sometimes not true and noticing how astrology was affecting me i noticed something. It didnt change anything in my life. I was still depressed, there was really nothing exciting happening in my life like the horoscopes said. My life was still the same old, same old. To tell the truth the horoscopes and astrology stuff didnt give me that happiness i thought it would give me or that exciting feeling of knowing what was going to happen. Astrology just made me more confused about life and why things happen. \n\nBut after i truly and fully gave my life to Christ i can see things clearer than before. I actually understand where i'm going in life and why certain things happen, and every other question that astrology could not answer for me. It's crazy how we believe in things that really dont make a difference in our lives, but we still do it. \n\nMaybe the reason why you get those looks and attitudes are becuz deep down you know it's wrong and pointless to follow astrology. Becuz as Christians we should not go into things like fortune telling, or reading palms so we can tell the future becuz we are supposed to have faith in the One who truly knows the future which is God!\n\nSo next time you read a horoscope or go deep into studying astrology and its effects on us, ask yourself these questions: Has what i am reading and doing really impacted my life, has it really changed me into a better person? Has it really given me good insight in my life? Has it gave me information on how to live a better life?\nIf you said no to any of these questions, then you know its time to change your way of thinking and come out of that sin! Aiite! God bless!
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I am a big fan of Cecil Adams, and he responded the following to someone asking if there's anything to astrology:\n\nParaphrased from the link provided in sources:\n\n"The usual objections to astrology boil down to: how the hell could it possibly work? After all, the stars are unthinkably distant, and the planets, an essential part of astrology, revolve around the sun, not the earth. Besides, what's so magical about the time of your birth--wouldn't it make more sense if your personality were determined by the time of your conception? On top of everything else, astrologists don't even agree on how to do charts--check out the difference between tropical and sidereal zodiacs sometime.\n\nBut this is not what astrology buffs want to hear. To them it doesn't matter that there's no plausible basis for astrology; they claim it just "works." By this they mean a skilled astrologer can give you genuine insights into your personality. In this they're undoubtedly correct--but the credit goes not to astrology per se but to the practitioner.\n\nMany experienced astrologers are pretty fair amateur shrinks. In the course of a one or two hour consultation they can usually get a good fix on your problems. Back this up with a lot of BS about Mars conjunct Uranus and the effect is convincing--and what the heck, it may even do you some good.\n\nBut to say astrology can be helpful doesn't mean it has any objective validity. Studies have shown that (1) astrologers trying to deduce someone's personality from his chart do no better than chance; (2) astrologers studying the same chart come to opposite conclusions as often as not; (3) the birth dates of people with occupations linked to certain signs (e.g., politicians, scientists, soldiers) are in fact randomly distributed throughout the zodiac; and (4) couples with "incompatible" signs get married and divorced at the same rate as compatible couples.\n\nThe fact is, people who want to believe in astrology will convince themselves it works no matter what. In one study of 22 astrology buffs, half were presented with their real horoscopes and half were presented with fake charts saying the exact opposite. Both groups said their horoscopes were 96 to 97 percent accurate."
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You don't have to know much to be an astrologist. As long as you can memorise a page worth of information and can make stuff up, you're good to go. If you're seriously considering that as a proffesion however, you should be shot.
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I don't believe in them.\nHowever, astrology, such as personality wise, seems correct more often than not.
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Astrology is not a Science and is only a sham that feeds on the incredulity of people who are not confident enough of themselves.\n\nHistory repeats because mankind refuses to learn from its mistakes because they are glossed over since they otherwise would affect the "morale" of a nation.
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People believed that the stars and planets influenced their lives.  Astology was a common practice and belief.  It is mentioned in the play that the lovers were "star crossed."  This meant that their love could never be according to thier astrology belief.
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future is not a game, and no body can have an answer for it exept U, U make ur future a good or a ba one for ur selves , its not luck its not astrology, its JUST YOU who make ur future, jus work hard and be a good person and leave every thing for GOD.coz he Loves u when u work hard and be a good person and u will havea great future trust me , bye
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Astrology is not a science at all.\nIt is a believe.\nScience is base on facts, and astrology is not base on facts.\nThe star chart astrology uses is so old that the stars are no longer where they said they are.\nI can not tell you astrology is useless, because like everything else that is base on believes can not be prove wrong (or right), such as God, fait, after life, heaven, hell,  etc.\nHowever, some things are better to beleive in then others.\nAstrology is not a very good one to live by.\nI have seen such tricks in China also, these people are very smart and experience, and can tell a very good story.\nThink about it, if they really can make predictions, they wouldnt have to be astrologist, they can make a lot of money many other ways.  These pepole is like Stock broker and money advicers, if they are good, why they need my money.