Does anyone genuinely believe in horoscopes out of newspapers?
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I can without a doubt say that SOMEONE believes the horoscopes out of newspapers.  I don't.  They are fun to read occasionally and generally lighter than the front page crime and updates on how much of a fool Georgie B. has been making of himself.
776183
Horoscopes are not capable of telling your future.  When tested, it turns out that most people see themselves in vague, complimentary descriptions and no one can pick out which one was supposed to be theirs.  And there is no scientific basis for it - quantum mechanically, gravitationally, or any other way.  A passing bus has more influence over you than Jupiter.
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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
128359
I have never heard of any such thing!  \n\nEven if you count superstitions like rabbit's feet & astrology, I still think it would be a small percentage.
1164839
I used to until I lost a very close friend. This friend had very long life and destiny lines. \n But the lines turned out to be just lines!\n I guess you never really know. For some people they might be more correct.\nBut if believing in them makes you happy, keep on believing!
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yes i do belive in astrology and all its forms, but i dont believe in that all ASTROLOGERS are good readers of astrology cause a lot of the time there just after the $$$$$. But when you find a good astrologer there information can be amazing
294641
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."
674936
I believe in them, but don`t think they limit your abilities.People have followed the signs for years.In search of food,shelter,and creation as well.They`re time tested signs.
115558
It can become true, but you have to work for it and not just sit around waiting for it to happen.\n\nAnd that effort has nothing whatsoever to do with a horoscope.
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This is something that I have wondered about myself.  What's even more annoying is how people who follow the horoscopes make generalizations about those that fall into a particular sign.  For example, a friend of mine truly believes that all cancers (like myself) are overly emotional and jealous.  I think that is total crap because 1) personalities are different, and 2) as you mentioned before, you cannot learn/discover much about a person by just knowing their birthdate, and 3) the whole idea is just plain stupid!  Wheew, glad I was able to get that out...(I apologize for the rant)...
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There are "psychics" that do free readings.  At the urging of a friend who believes in that type of stuff, I went along with her to a palm reader at one of the local bars (of all places).  The reading was speculation at best on the reader's part.  The only part of the show that was accurate was when she asked me to choose a crystal, and then she remarked that heterosexuals generally chose the same one.  I don't need a crystal to tell me about my sexual orientation!\n\nYou have to take all of this with a grain of salt.  There are three things that I usually point out to people that either make them laugh or shudder about it:\n     1.  If the psychics are genuine, then why do they ask for my name and other information? (Shouldn't they already know?)\n     2.  If they truly can predict the future, then why aren't they winning the lottery every weekend to earn a living?\n     3.  Have you ever noticed that a lot of national newspapers always put the horoscopes close to the comics section?\n\n(Just some thoughts to consider)
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The horoscopes based on Sun signs in the newspaper are BS. Honestly.  All astrologers who know anything about astrology will tell you this.\n\nTo make your own horoscope you need to learn the basic methods of astrology. Most astrologers make use of the chart. I suggest going to http://astro.com , making an account (it's free unless you want extra features), and entering your birth data. It will calculate your natal chart and once you know how to read it, it will be MUCH more accurate.\n\nIf you're so inclined, buy a couple of astrology books and get into it. It's fun stuff. :)
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I personally read them daily while I am bored at work but I don't necessarily think that there is any true merit to them beyond being something to read strictly for entertainment purposes. It just seems kind of invalid to think that something so generalized and broad could predict the fate of so many people under that sign. However, if someone does believe in them and thinks that they do hold merit, do you think that their day or mood will be changed in favor of what the horoscope predicts? I mean if their mind-set changes bc they read something really good or bad about the day to come, do you think that it will really have some sort of influence on what their day will like? Not to say that it will go as the horoscope predicts but just in theory if it says they will have a good day, and then their mind-set is positive bc they read that it would be good or negative bc it will be bad, do you think that influences them on some level? Perhaps I am reading way too into this but it was just a thought that had crossed my mind a way s back and figured I would share my thoughts on the subject. Take care:)
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I am a Virgo and that is about all I know. I don't even know the dates. I will occasionally read my horoscope if I am flipping through a magazine but just for fun. They are so vague and to group people by birth months seams silly to me. I think it is better to understand a broad variety of personalities. I have friends who put a lot of faith in their sign and their children's signs. I don't get it but don't dare criticize.
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Do people actually believe that horoscope B.S.??
40951
First, you have to understand what a "horoscope" is, which is NOT what you'll find in any newspaper. The word itself comes from the Greek "Vision of the Hour", so unless you birth *time* is involved, it's not a natal chart, a.k.a. Horoscope. A natal chart is usu. round, with lots of glyphs that your average person won't understand.\nI'd say don't read sun sign papers at all; go to Astro.com, put in the information, and get your forcast and personality report. P.S. Any computer generated personality report will *pale* in comparison to a reading from a trained astrologer.
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i honestly be live that some people  have this ability but i dont think it can be done thousands of miles away from the person you are trying to read so save your time looking and go to your local one i sure you have one in your town loo it up in the yellow pages it might not be free but if your looking foe something like that try http://www.astrology.com\nyou can get a free natal chart and free reading