Basis for Astrology?

Question

Really, what is the basis for astrology? Some have told me gravitational effect from the stars or something, but thats impossible since, considering the distance, my own desk would have a greater 'gravitational effect' on my body than stars. A little perspective please? How is astrology reconciled with modern science? or is the jury still out on that one?

Answer 1

Astrology, the study of how events on earth correspond to the positions and movements of astronomical bodies, particularly the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Astrologers believe that the position of astronomical bodies at the exact moment of a person’s birth and the subsequent movements of the bodies reflect that person’s character and, therefore, destiny. For many years, scientists have rejected the principles of astrology. However, millions of people continue to believe in or practice it.

Astrologers create charts called horoscopes, which map the position of astronomical bodies at certain times, such as when a person is born. A horoscope is illustrated by a circle, called the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the plane on which the earth orbits around the sun in a year. It is divided into twelve sections, called the signs of the Zodiac, which include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Astrologers assign every planet (which in astrology includes the sun and moon) with a particular sign, depending on where that planet appears on the ecliptic at the time for which the horoscope is cast. Each planet represents basic human drives, and each sign represents a set of human characteristics. When astrologers designate a person as a certain sign—a Leo or a Pisces, for example—they are referring to the person’s sun sign— that is, the sign that the sun occupied at the time of the person’s birth.

The horoscope also is divided into twelve houses, which make up the 24-hour period during which the earth rotates once on its axis. Each house deals with certain areas of a person’s life, such as marriage, health, work, travel, and death. Astrologers make predictions by interpreting the position of astronomical bodies within the signs and houses of the horoscope.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It has no rational basis, as there is no mechanism by which the supposed influences could arise. Ancient hokum.

It is a shocking failure of public education that many still believe this junk. Thorstein Veblen invoked 'cultural lag' to describe that phenomenon; it takes a very long time for the word to get around, sometimes centuries. Astrology is probably the most extreme example.

Answer 4

Simply, astrology is study of the past.