Do you believe in astrology?
478727
I think there are numerous symbolic meanings that are beneficial, but I believe it's ludicrous that some mystic force from Jupiter determines how jovial we are, etc.
968077
If you believe  in Einsteins theory of General relativity, then it says that both space and time is affected by  the gravitational attraction of the bodies. As every event (including the events in our life) takes place on the fabric of space & time, the gravitaional attraction of heavenly bodies do have some effect on us.. But, wait!  these effects are calculated to be negligibly  small, so that  they cannot have any significant effect on our life.\n  So, it may not be wise decision to believe on the predictions of astrology. Some people would say that astrology is a science but in fact it is a pseudo science and not exact science.
33172
To a certain extent I guess they are, considering why they're called the zodiac.\n\nAs the earth rotates around the sun, if we could see the stars during the day time, we would see the sun, as the year goes by, going through a bunch of constellations. \n\nThe constellations the sun touches as it travels along this yearly path (or so it seems - its the earth that's travelling on its yearly path) form part of the zodiac constellations.\n\nThe constellation the sun is in when you are born is defined as your zodiac sign.\n\nFunny though, the chart was drawn up hundreds of years ago, and because of precession (the earth slowly wobbles on its axis like a top), all the zodiac dates are , by now, off by a month. I was born March 12, 1977, and at that time, the sun was just leaving Aquarius instead of being in Pisces. I wonder how many people are reading the wrong horoscope :)
85441
What a coincidence?I was born on that day. My mom has always told me that i'm a scorpio, so i believe that I am one. However, my husband is convinced that i'm a Libra.\n\nNow, I enjoy being somewhat a mix of both.
401138
You're talking astrology, which, while it's fun to talk about and read about, has no basis in reality.  There is, of course, one star that really does affect the lives and behaviors of every creature on this planet.  That is, of course, the sun.  It IS a star, yo!  Thing is, it's the only one close enough to have any effect on us other than looking pretty from that lovers' lane vantage point;-)\n\nThe premise with astrology is that the planets, more than the stars, have a measureable effect on us, especially when "aligned", that is, more or less lined up in a row with Earth.  Well, even there the distances are too great.  The only thing they gots that might affect Earth is their gravity, and it simply ain't strong enough.  \n\nKinda boring, isn't it?  But jus think: if stars and planets COULD actually have an effect on us, that effect - or those effects - could just as well be deletorious.  Suppose a big planet wandered in from outer space and passed close enough to us that its gravity did have an effect:  that effect is quite likely to either throw Earth out of orbit and off into space, or make it spiral into the sun.  Yow!  Hotfoot!  Hey, let's be happy they DON'T have an effect!
595229
No.  I have trouble believing that of all the billions of people in the world, only twelve different things could happen to each one on a given day.\n\nBesides which, most horoscopes are so vague as to be meaningless.  "What you had lost will be regained" is an example; either literally or metaphorically, that happens to almost everyone every day.  Way to go out on a limb, there.
197360
I used to be an amateur astrologer and it sure seemed that way at the time.\nI am uncertain at this point in my life but I tend to think it is true. I am intelligent and well educated and know it sounds ridiculous and stupid.\n\nAnd yet, if well done, and if you use your RISING sign in those newspaper predictions (the rising sign is where you will find the sort of predictions they are giving in the newspapers and magazines, it can't be done with the birth sign), you are often surprised...............
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http://astrology.yahoo.com
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That depends largely on you. For many people, it is. And that is probably because they have not ventured into the possibility of making direct contact with astrology by using it for a certain amount of time until when he can conclude that it does not "work for him". Whereas, some would have connected with it and found it to work a great number of times and must conclude that "for him", it works. Then again, there are those who have "played" with astrology for years, and have not achieved significant satisfaction with it, but continue to use it in search of that magic he believes is in it. Then there are those people who easily accept one or two general statements from astrology and selectively fits it into one small aspect of himself or his experience and swears that astrology is an amazing science. I have no exact answer, and I think nobody has that exact answer. Most astrologers these days are happy with their paradigm as it seems to work for a lot of people; which is why their businesses appear to thrive. But that could be a success of their business rather than a success of their astrology. Do you think surgery is mumbo-jumbo? Some people think so too because sometimes the best surgeons can fail in a routine operation that previously have saved thousands, but not for this one failed text-book case. Could it be that surgery is not a science after all? Or could it be the lack of competency of the practitioners? Or maybe the call of higher forces fulfilling an agenda to which we have little access, let alone understand or try to control? I think the best answer to that question is for you to connect with it as part of a healthy, open-minded adventure and make your own conclusions. I asked this question a long, long time ago, and I respect your position because I am still trying to figure some absolute aspect of it. Like any evolving science and art, things evolve; the science evolves, the practitioner evolves. In the end, science evolves into an accepted art that everyone practices as a fundamental, and the quack becomes a mainstram practitioner. The fairest way to treat your position now is not to ask someone for absolute answers after which you are still going to be doubtful and suspicious, but to take on the journey of discovery; by yourself, or even more fun, with a bunch of like-minded friends to travel the discovery collectively.
534371
Astrology is a beautiful thing, it can give you insight in to the Human mind and spirit. It is like a simple form of psychology, medicine and religion all wrapped up in one nice little package. A wonderful thing but here's the catch it can't tell the future. It can tell a lot about yourself and others but first you must understands the Signs, the Planets, the Houses and how they interact. So much insight can be attained, but here is what can't be; What will happen, Lotto numbers, mind reading and other loads of crap being publicized. It will allow you to understand what has happened and why people do what they do.
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Do you believe in God?
89015
I dont belive astrology.Only circumstances can make that.
1100962
An astrologer will tell you that the stars do not dictate, that they only influence our lives. As creatures of free will we do not have to follow our stars.\n\nWhether the arrangement of the planets in the sky at the moment of our birth truly influences our life is difficult to say. It certainly is not supported by science, but my natal horoscope tends to describe the kind of person I am, my strengths and weaknesses, my preferences, though it is not exact. \n\nSo you have chosen a Cancer as a best friend. An astrologer would want to study her natal chart to determine if she has tendencies toward being an Aries, Aquarius or Libra (for example her rising sign). Even if she doesn't, they will say that you have exercised your free will.\n\nPersonally, I read my horoscope everyday, but that is more for entertainment purposes. I do not plan my life around what it says.
301898
I believe certain people and events are written in the stars the day we are conceived. I believe in soul mates and life purpose. I believe I was put on this earth to help people be healthier. That is a deal I made before I was born. I think that we have total control over what happens in between. God would be bored silly if he/she knew everything that was going to happen all the time. Think how much fun we are to watch from the outside. :)
1072077
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.
1054065
not necessarily their sign but Astrology does have some bearing on personality....tidal forces, magnetism, season, other planets all affect the way people live....any time a natural disaster hits people always act like maniacs because these things do affect our physical bodies......when the moon is full your body temperature rises a bit and people do all sorts of things they wouldnt normally do...it is a long and difficult science, yes science, to learn but it can accurately predict not the future, but the way someone might react in a given situation
651471
its fun to read them, but just for passing your time. sometimes my day goes according to the predictions but mot of the time, its pure crap. i'm a cancerian and i have loads of qualities of my sign, but that doesnt mean that every other cancerian in the world is exactly like me! \nyou should never put too much faith in astrology, a bunch of stars cant control your whole life!