Do you believe in horoscopes?

What is there to believe? It is science. What odd not to be believed about the study of foreign bodies in outer space?

This is the first I have heard of the controversy.

they are interesting reads. i read them just for kicks. i do not tell people easily my sign because i tend to get judged by that. "typical >insert constellation name<"

birth signs in morrowind is more interesting than the ones we have, though, imo.

nope but do read them every once in a while just for the heck of it.

I firmly believe they are something I am to stay away from.

Science? That's hilarious.
Stay away from? Absolutely.

No. We can map out where the stars will be on a certain day in the future so it doesn't mean much when you take that into account. Then you can factor in the fact that they are usually ambiguous and tell you nothing about the future. If you make some prediction vague enough, people will find a way to make it connect.

The Horoscope is in the Comics and Games section of my newspaper. Dilbert is also in the Comics and Games section of my newspaper. I read Dilbert and the Horoscope almost every day and have found that Dilbert is much more accurate.

Lost Angel said:

What is there to believe? It is science. What odd not to be believed about the study of foreign bodies in outer space?

This is the first I have heard of the controversy.

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You should google astronomy and astrology and learn the difference.

Horoscopes remind me of biblical prophecy stories. Vague enough where it is not to difficult to make them fit, if you are a little creative in your interpretation.

madaz said:

Do you believe in horoscopes?

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I did when I was a teenager, but I haven't for over two decades.

I became more skeptically minded, and asked myself if I really did have good reason to think that the planets could influence our fate. I realized that I had no good reasons at all to think that, and dropped my beliefs.


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Mark

Nithavela said:

You should google astronomy and astrology and learn the difference

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Yup, that's what I was thinking.

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Yeah, I believe in horoscopes. I have even dedicated my life in the study of horoscopeagraphy.

No. because anything that hints new age really get under my skin.

madaz said:

Do you believe in horoscopes?

Yes or No and why?

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Yes - I think they are divinely inspired.

FWIW, the Chinese zodiac is more interesting. I was born in the Year of the Metal Rabbit. The influence of the metal element supposedly makes me very goal-oriented (which I was when younger) and decisive (not so much.) But also prone to worry and anxiety (not me.)

It's kinda fun to think about, but totally imaginary.

madaz said:

Do you believe in horoscopes?

Yes or No and why?

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No.

I don't believe in any supernatural nonsense, be it astrology, santa, the bible, the quoran, or the tooth fairy.

Strathos said:

No. Same reason I don't believe in voodoo.

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At one time, astrology was taken for granted in Christendom, many people didn't see a conflict with Christian belief. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, for instance, all had astrologers advising them. People also believed plagues were caused by planets.

I, however, don't really believe in astrology