What's the difference between "real astrology" and "tabloid c**p"?

Question

I don't think I really believe in this stuff myself, but a friend of mine has recently gotten interested in astrology, though not of the "today you'll need to avoid tall buildings" variety. She ascertains that there is a difference. So I'm willing to look into it and make judgments for myself.

So, what's the difference? How is astrology credible? Where would I go to find out more about this?

Answer 1

Hi there:-D

There is a huge difference between sun-sign (horoscope) astrology and the real thing. And don't worry, there is no belief required. All you need to be able to do is observe and judge for yourself. You are more than just your sun sign (the thing that you read in the newspapers). Your personality is influenced, or at least indicated by the placements of *all* of the planets, plus the sun and moon, and some other things, and their relationship to each other. This is part of why sun sign astrology really doesn't work. It's because no one is completely one sign. We all have all 12 signs somewhere within our personalities.

The first thing that you want to do is get your birthchart done. I'd say you could go to cafeastrology.com or alabe.com or even adze.com and have your birthchart calculated with an interpretation of your entire chart. Read that, and see how much better that description fits you than the traditional sun sign descriptions do. Cafeastrology also has some really good articles which will acquaint you with the basics of astrology, signs, planets, houses and aspects. That'll give you a good foundation to start basing a decision on.  

Answer 2

The difference:

Useful astrology is based on your entire personal chart, based on your birth day, year, time & place. It is a very specific analysis for you alone and is usually very accurate unless you have the info wrong.

A good reading by a skilled competent professional astrologer will identify your strengths and weaknesses, point out where you need to be more careful, where you can trust yourself, and help you prepare for the future.

The tabloid c**p is c**p.

Answer 3

Tabloid c**p is based upon the assumption that everyone is born at noon.  I mean, let's face it, they can't possibly afford to calculate and print at least 144 thousand horoscopes each day, now can they?  

Answer 4

nowhere, it's all garbage. God would not want you doing it. Believe in Him and nothing else. God Bless

Answer 5

I've had only one magazine horoscope do a scarily accurate horoscope. But accurate as in it actually got a couple (read: two small things) things right, since none have been accurate before at all anyways.

Natal charts are fun, though, but it took forever to decipher.

Answer 6

you cant really tell the difference you just have to believe.

Answer 7

there is no difference it's all BS.

Answer 8

By ignoring the first two ridiculous answers, astrology is true, the horoscopes you see is false. Have you ever notice how, not so much skinny but how Capricorns are somewhat more slim than others? Why Pisces (Like me) are so sensitive? How Taureans are sometimes lazy and relaxed like bulls? Because astrology explains everything about the age length a zodiac sign governs over. Horoscopes. Not true. Each and every sign doesn't rule your life, just gives you a personality based on the zodiac signs' symbol and like I said before, human age length. Aries, being first sign, represents the first seven years of life and is the most childish. *For those who don't read, please, read REAL astrology at least once and see if you have the same or different opinion in the end.*

Answer 9

real astrology is based on actual planetary alignments with calculations. the tabloid c**p is just generalizations.

Answer 10

Real astrology means you have a natal chart with planetary positions based on the time and location of birth. Meaning your mind and apperance are programed due to this.

There has been numerous tests on astrology's claims. It fails to do better than random chance.

Horoscopes sometimes are drawn out of a hat. But The Onion is the best. Here are some:

Your Birthday Today

It's human nature to fear the unknown. Then again, you'd probably be twice as scared if you knew what that lump actually was.

Aries March 21 - April 19

You'll feel like a million bucks this week when security guards escort you across town, unload you from the back of an armored truck, and lock you deep inside a bank vault.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

Life as you know it will cease to exist, which, considering how you spend your time, can only be a good thing.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

You'll work your special brand of magic on a group of attractive women, instantly boring them with a series of card tricks and linking rings.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

The rise of Uranus in your sign indicates great loss and misfortune, but you'll be too busy giggling to yourself to really notice.

Leo July 23 - August 22

Surprises await Leo around every corner, down several long stretches of highway, and over one rather bumpy off-ramp this week.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Like Dr. Doolittle, you've always been able to talk to the animals. Unfortunately, this has more to do with your crippling loneliness than any special talent or gift.

Libra September 23 - October 23

You'll be green with envy this week, before becoming red with anger, blue with sorrow, and finally purple with complete lack of oxygen.