Is there any truth in the science of astrology?

Question

I was a real sceptic when coming to this, but now I don't know what to think. I do understand there are many astrologers-frauds who take money on guillable people, but when I gave out my birth details on a couple of astrological boards, and when several people commented on my chart and told me some specific predictions, and some things that are so specific, i was "stunned". They never saw me, and don't know who I am, but like I said, all those correct predictions about my physical look, job, career, love, money....came true. And all were "free", as anyone can get a free reading on the board.

So my question to you is - is there any true in it? how could they "cold read" me on the internet? I got some very negative predictions as well, some scarily negative, and I really hope it won't come true

You can check out these forums, and tell what you think..........

http://astrologyweekly.com/forum/index.php

http://skyscript.co.uk/forums/index.php

They even explained (in astrological way) why did Princess Diana died when she died(according to traditional astrological calculations, she was destined to live short), and why did the Titanic tragedy happened (a malefic fixed star in Titanic's chart was responsible for that)

All those users on those boards don't like frauds to me......what do you think?

Answer 1

Astrology is not a science.



Moreover, it is non-science that is over 2,000 years out of date according to its own basis. That is because the earth's precession has resulted in a shift in the zodiac which means that most of the "signs" of the zodiac are no longer fully within the "sun sign" when they are supposed to be there. That means that if you are, say, a Leo, you most likely are not that sign.



This site explains it.



http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/your-astronomical-sign.html



Stop to think about it. Do you really understand what the stars are? If you do, do you really think that the position of the stars in our galaxy has a bearing on your insignificant life (in comparison with the reality of the cosmos)?

Answer 2

Astrology believers say that is it an old science created by the Babylonians who observed the sky from their Ziggurat towers. Perhaps.



Let me ask you: Do you know what the sun's right ascension is? It is the advance in one day of the sun in relation to the starry background. Do you know how much is the sun's right ascension? One degree. That was the definition given by the Babylonians and what was used later by the Phoenicians to navigate the Mediterranean, measuring the elevation of the North Star over the horizon.



This is the reason we still have today the circle divided into 360 degrees; i.e. the sun's right ascension per year! ... did you follow? The year is not 360 days but 365.25 days. The Babylonians were 5.25 days wrong per year. A Babylonian priest who had bothered to count the number of days in the year for say, a period of 20 years, would have come with an error of 105 days or, over three months! An error that can't be ignored when you are in an entirely different season!



Hence, the Babylonians didn't even bothered to count the days of the year. Do you still believe that "ancient science" can tell that Diana was to die young?



It is only human to wish to know the future and in all cultures, on all the continents, it has been, and there still is a lot of different ways to predict the future. In fact, I challenge you to find a group of people on earth that doesn't have its clairvoyant practice. I don't see then why astrology would be different from tarot or any other fortune teller.

Answer 3

Hi Minax... I have found in my long life that almost all references to and from Astrology are at best ABSTRUSE. I gave up on it decades ago. There is simply, no 'there ...there'! (in my 'opinion', not worthy of study or attribution)

In the last point of your explanation you state: "all those users on those boards don't like frauds to me". If you 'left out' (missed) the word "look" after 'don't; I will attempt to address that point.

Tell me: what do 'frauds' look like?? If you can address that point definitively, then I doff my hat to you. (Genius is close at hand) I don't 'trust' my visual sense to answer that question unaided. I would trust my 'sixth sense' (and I believe there are 'senses' beyond that number as well) to suggest an answer to me.

Which is precisely what I believe 'astrology buffs' are doing. It is not planetary positions that inform them; it is other, latent or developed, TALENTS which 'inform' them.

There is not much wrong with that. Now, wrongful 'attribution' is the FAULT here.

Respectfully.

Answer 4

In a sense Astrology has its connections with science, but to say it is solely based upon scientific fact would be a fallacy.



The field of Astrology is believed to have gave birth to the field of Astronomy. Not only that but it is a undisputed scientific fact that the planets have a measurable magnetic, gravitational and electromagnetic influence on Earth, and many scientists, including many famous scientists have agreed that bizarre behaviours tend to peak on full moons.



In modern-times, astrology is not considered a science, but it does have many connections with the scientific community, as mundane as these connections may be.



I am not a fan of astrology, but I do believe there are certain areas within astrology that are worth researching. Not all areas of astrology focus solely on the connection between celestial mechanics and terrestrial dynamics.

Answer 5

There has never been a single legitimate scientific study giving credibility to astrology.

Answer 6

PART1



Hello. I am not an astrologer and not very religious.



Astrology itself is a discipline that can be abused and presented without merit full credential of sincerity. Though this may be true, that has nothing to do with it's the factual understandings in relation to its corresponding relationship to other disciplines of fact and evidence



Astrology alone, is a bare naked lady looking to entice the desires of a bare naked man. In order to really comprehend the factual disciplines regarding astrology, I might mention that it would be necessary to understand a smattering of physics, sympathetic harmonics, ancient mathematics, sacred geometry, and more importantly, astronomy. I suggest to you, that astrology is much later on down the list, and there is a list.



I say this because forecast or projective determinations can be accurately derived and calculated if the right confluence of information's are put in effect, as regard their sympathetic relationships to each other.



Without the other sciences behind it, astrology would tend to corrupt the confidence of a reality that many individuals might look for. That does not need to be the case. I might mention that there are some fundamentals necessary to be aware of to get the better grip on this matter. You better sit down for this.



First, there's no such thing as time. There is only an agreed upon condition of period episodes of event occurrence. Astrology is predicated on the understanding of the dynamic movements of celestial bodies and their aspects. This statement alone should suggest that it is not astrology to be first studied, but the aspects of astronomy. Astrology incurs the human psychology to behave as an impact or an interruption, which in this particular conversation, has nothing to do with the prescribed movements of celestial embodiments.



Next, there should be an awareness of the relevant perceptions that have been, and are, consistent with legacy and modern day understandings of the condition of time in the consequential cycles of any given event occurrence. In simpler terms, this means you should understand what a cycle is, why it is, and how you are involved in your own personal terms of evolution within this condition.



You should know that cycles have to do with the condition of duration, which speaks to us in terms of the manifestations of substance and material from beyond the absolute of potential.



You should be familiar with the 'Nineveh' constant of 295 ,955,200,000, because it defines all the orbital periods of the planets in our solar system. This means their cycles can be determined relative to their rate of travel and speed of acceleration. If you're astrologer even hints that he knows these type things in a casual manner, this might be a person that you do want to talk to. Because this would suggest that the astrologer would be conscious of the sacred geometries, relative aspect angles, planetary rates of acceleration and correspondent velocities, coordinate positioning within given cycles, and probably much more. Otherwise, you might end up wanting your money back?





END PART1



Tom Garris

Answer 7

Besides it just being fun to see if predictions pan out, here is what I believe. If the moon can affect the tides why can't there be some connection with people and their personalities. We don't always predict weather with 100% accuracy, so we can't expect 100% accuracy with astrology either. However, there may be a connection on some level, but its impact might be over blown by some people.



There is how I feel.

Answer 8

Historically speaking, astronomy evolved out of the science of astrology. There is great level of truth in that science. Having said that we must note that the predictions that are made based on this science has its limitations. This is similar to a doctor though able to diagnose and treat a patient well can never say for sure whether the disease will be cured.

Answer 9

Astrology is one of the more advanced branches of science but the Bible states to prove all things and hold fast that which is good. Have you heard the one about all the universe was created from a tiny speck by a Big Bang and all life came from primeodal soup...james the hollow earth man P.S. Einstien once stated Science was about 10% fact and 90% imagination but that statment may have an 8% margin of error!

Answer 10

"science" and "astrology" should only be in the same sentance when you discuss that the only thing "scientific" about "astrology" is the fact it uses look up tables from astromorers who'd rather not have their work used in this fashion.



Here's the deal - get a stone, put it on your bed, and then pray to the stone. you'll get about as much out of it as astrology will provide to you.

Answer 11

technically no just like religion, but some people believe it is truth

Answer 12

It is not a science, but a "pseudo-science like palmistry.