What difference exist between the Zodiac and the Horoscope?
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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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Astrology is a science twisted into an Art. It can tell you where particular stars will be at a particular time in the future. The rest is conjecture built on the basis of data you provide and some cross checking of the Mathematical projection . Don't depend too much on it for accuracy. Modern Psychology and general knowledge can give better results in predicting what will happen to you.
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I can't say if I believe in astrology or not, but sometimes it can be accurate.  \n\nDepending on where you look, astrology is based off of the locations of the stars and planets at the time of your birth.  \n\nThere is still a difference since some people use astrology for their own financial gain, sometimes these 'predictions' can be very far from the truth.  I don't always believe what astrology tells me.
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Here's  the problem. The horoscopes we're all familiar with actually originated with the Babylonian Empire. And was based on which constellation was on the horizon and something to do with the sun when you were born. However, since that time the stars in the night sky have shifted. So now what used to be Scorpio, is now most likely Sagittarius. \nPeople who take this stuff seriously are reading the wrong horoscopes.
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at first site it is true! cancer is a water sign, leo instead is a fire sign. water and fire don't get along! but, here's something that most people don't know:\n\n* try to find out both of your ascendants or rising signs... if you are a cancer with rising sign (for example) aries and your husbands rising sign (for example) is scorpio, yes do too will have a good, happy and strong relationship! to look that up for free, click on link.\n\n* even better, try to do both of your 'natal' of 'birth' chart, that will explain everything much better. it is in the stars, but it's all in your heart, goodl luck!
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I think horoscope is a guide. Our choices and their consequences keep changing the reality we experience, in effect we can create a comedy or a tragedy  we are writing the script of  our life.  We can use our Free Will to create opportunity and felicity.  When we learn to make choices which keep us in tune with the spiritual laws of the Universe, we will receive happiness, and horoscope can help us to make that kind of choise.\n\n:))\nhttp://astrology.notiemail.com/default.asp?leng=en
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Zodiac sign is not responsible for personality.\n\n\n--- LeeeN
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Try this:\nhttp://www.zodiacmindwarp.com
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Visit this link for a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly horoscope.\n\nhttp://astrology.yahoo.com/astrology/general/dailyoverview/leo
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Zodiac - Sagitarrius\nChinese Zodiac - Monkey
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horoscopes can b true if you have a reading at the exact time and date of birth,because the planets that influence the earth and us are constantly moving. so it makes every one differant even twins born minutes apart.so wat you read in your daily paper or magazine is not very accurate, if it was there only be twelve kinds of people. the stars only influence they do not compel, we have free choice, so if you have the knowledge of your sign's influences you can make a concious decision which way you want your life to go. if you dont believe the stars influence our daily lives, look at our biggest star THE SUN, life to all, then next biggest THE MOON, tide times etc. all the stars in our solar systm have influence on us, jst up to us to use it or not and they have been studied since the beginning of man.
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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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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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most sites out there that claim compatability amongst the sun signs usualy go by a thing called synastry. in which they use angles between the two planets.\n\nsince each planet governs about 30 degrees of the sky. you can put together a nice little algorithm from just looking at the numbers of the signs in the zodiac.\n\n1- Aries 2 - Taurus 3 - Gemini .... 12- Pisces\n\nnow given that just subtract the highest number from the lowest and find the difference below:\n\nif the difference is 0 (same sign) you have yourself a good aspect, infact the best aspect for understanding its called a conjunct. (Scorpio)\n\nif the difference is 4 or 8 then you have yourself another good aspect called a trine, which is also good for understanding and adds a little bit of spice... (Pisces and Cancer)\n\nif the difference is 2 or 10 you have yourself the last good aspect called a sextile. which is good for understanding and supporting your weaknesses. (Virgo and Capricorn)\n\nnow if the difference is 6 you have yourself the exact opposite (which in most casses is considered a bad aspect but can be good when it comes to coupling up) (Taurus)\n\nif the difference is 3 or 9 you have yourself a square which is the worst aspect. but can be remedied with alot of good aspects elsewhere in the chart. (Aquarius and Leo)\n\nthe others are neutral.\n\nHowever most people who practice Astrology know there is more to a person then just there sun sign, there are 9 other planets, 12 houses and asteroids that are often keyed in when looking at synastry
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zodiac sign are not always accurate.
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Well, if there were a zodiac sign for people born "in the house of MOON," I'd put my money on that one.\n\nThe moon has an affect on tides, and so could physically have an impact on organisms on earth (unlike constellations light-years away) and I've heard people who work in psych wards say that things get busy around the full moon.
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Here is the difference.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyotish#Hindu_and_Western_astrology