Do you believe in astrology?

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   zzronposted 12 years ago

   Do you believe in astrology and the zodiac and horoscopes?  If so why?  If not, why not?
   

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      Peter Hogganposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      No. Because I am not an idiot.

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         Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, Peter:  How can you NOT believe that the day and hour of your birth determines important characteristics in your life?
         
         Next thing you'll be telling us you don't believe in Tarot cards!

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            Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I believe but I don't have a reason other than life sciences and things of an astronomical nature fascinates me.

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               couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               It just occurred to me that if we're influenced by tides, running water and magnetics, why not large celestial bodies?

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                  Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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                     couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     It's been proven that some animals can judge the direction they need to go by sensing the earth's magnetic current.
                     
                     It's been proven that human ions are returned to a negative (good) state when surrounded by running water. (That's why we feel so good around water, the ocean, waterfalls, rivers).
                     
                     It's been proven that there is a correlation between tides and moons.
                     
                     So I'm just wondering.

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                        OutWestposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        Funny but static electricy is neutralized by fire. Hence feeling romantic at a fireplace.  But I haven't heard of that for water.

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         Kim Bunchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         It's interesting that someone would say it's for idiots. Look in the mirror at your self as you speak those words. Ignorance comes from a lack of knowledge. Could it be you lacking insight? Could it be that you have not enough  knowledge to properly understand the meaning behind such practices? It has survived the test of time for a reason my dear one.

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            A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            So have other forms of entertainment like drinking beer and prostitution, which would be the meaning behind the practice.

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      Pearldiverposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well in the Year of the Dragon and being a Water Sign who is Both a Scorpio and a Dragon... I guess I have a lot astrology-wise to Be Smug About!
      
      Cause I can't think of any other reason!
      
      
      So Yeah... I believe Masa Ron! 

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      melporposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      No. The movement of the planets have no effect on us whatsoever. Why would they? Astrology falls in the genre with religion, mythology, and mysticism. These ideas were created thousands of years ago before mankind had a better understanding of the world and the universe.

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         Pearldiverposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Clearly you don't subscribe to Stephen Hawkin's Private reading business!

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         couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I'm not so sure how it all came about but I would think there has to been some influence on humans' sensitive physiology from something so large.

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            skyfireposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            If you're referring to lightwaves or gravity from the big planets like jupiter or saturn, there is hardly any that you'll observe or measure and besides that, these planets are constantly getting bombarded with meteors just like us, so their magnetic and gravity fluctuations are supposed to be measured as dynamic variable. So any such effect measured during our ancestors time doesn't gives us exact figure right now. It's not even possible to compare because we don't have old data so our current data is purely dependent on the available variables as per the availability of equipment. We're likely to see less effect from such distant planets. So if anyone is fooling others on basis of astrology and effects of planets, have 0 clue about all of this and if you ask them about all these details they're likely to get offended rather than answer you on that front.
            
            I have done a lot of reading on this subject esp. greek and hindu astrology. Hindu astrology has lot of mathematical gibberish calculations which are totally flawed as some of the planets in their charts are fictitious and are yet to be proven, they only religiously support for their argument.

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         Kim Bunchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Don't cut it short. Astrology is  still with us for a reason. If you look back in old medical books astrology was calculated within the medical pages for a reason. The Western World's consciousness on spiritual matters is grossly  childish and greatly blind to spiritual connections. There is hope for  the seed has sprouted and many minds will evolve to a higher consciousness. All in good time.

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            A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, right alongside blood letting and leeches.

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               OutWestposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               

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      John Sarkisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      One very important thing about astrology: your sun sign may be only about 40% of your natal chart.  Everything is important (where all the planets were at the time of your birth...), but the main things are where the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars where the day you were born; furthermore, the time of your birth is important to figure out your rising star....  If you check this out, your birth chart will make lots of sense.  And, last but not least your polar opposites are important as well (e.g., Cancer-Capricorn, Scorpio-Taurus, etc...)

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      mischeviousmeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      The only astrology I'm familiar with, comes from Lila. It's an ancient Hindu game and can lead to forms of self discovery.

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      paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It had some relevance in the ancient times; now it is just mythical and superstitious.

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   knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

   My chart fits my inherent constitution to a tee.

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   Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

   Of course not!  Who do you think came up with the particular attributes for each sign?  Have you even considered this?  Someone had to go around and question literally millions of folks as to their birth dates and the way they reacted to the world.  Not only this, but they had to ask the people who really knew them if they were indeed as they said.  Quite a feat for the time astrology was first introduced, don't you think?

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      zzronposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I don't know too much about it Randy, but I do know that a lot of people believe in it and was just wondering what their thoughts were on the subject.  I have often wondered who exactly it is writing these horoscopes and where did they get there sources of information from that tells people what their day is going to be like or anything else.  Where are they getting this information from I have always wondered.

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         Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         A lot of people believe in a lot of foolish things.
         
         The amount of ignorance in this country simply defies belief, yet there it is, plain to see.

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         Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I think you will find they are the same people who believe in the supernatural such as ghosts,spirits, and that they themselves have psychic powers.  Just my opinion from personal experience dealing with such folk. 

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            couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            You're probably right about that. Most people who have been able to tap into their psychic ability would be more open to unscientific aspects of the universe in general.

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               Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I've never observed anyone able to "tap into their psychic ability"! 

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                  couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  But you may be aware of institutions that dedicate themselves to the study of individuals with telepathic or highly intuitive ability? It's said that we're all born with great intuition and it's drummed out of us by the constant onslaught of sensory input. I've had two psychic experiences but it wasn't because I tapped into it. It happened by chance and I think it was the combination of the intent of the other person involved, who was in a completely different location, and me picking up on it. But I have no doubt that some people can do this by intent.

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         A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Considering all astrologers are using the same source (stars, planets, etc.) are all astrologers writing the same thing or is it different from one astrologer to the next? That would give you a clue as to its validity.

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         From superstition to superstition.

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   Peter Hogganposted 12 years ago

   I do believe in tarot cards, I saw them in a shop window once.

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      zzronposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      What was your experience with the tarot cards that made you believe in them?

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         Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I think it was a joke.  I believe tarot cards exist too.  Not that they can reveal anything though!

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            zzronposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Oh I see what you mean, seeing is believing.  I get it now.  LOL.

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               zzronposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to.  I saw the Easter Bunny at least once when I was a kid and Santa Claus once a year ever since.  LOL.  I'm a believer.

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         Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Omigod

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   knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

   That would be me. So people who don't know word-one what astrology or tarot are, they been around a couple of thousand years, are going tell me, someone who has studied the subject, that I am an idiot. Have heard elements of the ruling class won't play the stock market without an astrologer.

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      Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Sure.  And Nancy Reagan believed in that guff too. It MUST be true!

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      zzronposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I don't understand your reply are you saying that you are the one who knows how to tell people what their day is going to be like?  I realize this concept has been around for a long time and that a lot of people confide in it.  I may have misunderstood you.  Are you saying that you are an expert in this subject?

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   knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

   There is not a world leader who does not have an astrologer.

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That explains why the world is in such a peaceful state these days.  It's a good thing they use astrology, otherwise there might be strife in the world and it wouldn't be so perfect!  Thanks for proving my point dude, or dudette.  Probably dudette, as women are more susceptible to this stupid stuff.

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         couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Randy - I don't really think he proved your point. But you are right about one thing, IMO. Women are generally more open to the unseen. We are said to have more emotional connection to the universe due to the way our brains are wired which is either a byproduct of nuturing or built in to deal with nuturing. And as a sidebar, Your 'peaceful world' is mainly run by men, so at this point, I'd have to say it's the men who deal in more of the 'stupid stuff' as you so eloquently put it.

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            klarawieckposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Amen to that!!!
            
                            ...shoo, snake! shooo!

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               Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               That's how you get rid of chickens, not snakes, KW! 

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            Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Then we should change the word a bit to "psy-chick" instead "psychic"!  And we almost had Palin to straighten things out!  That would have shown us men!

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               couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               After reading your bio, which was IMO intelligenly written, I can't understand you seemingly intentional verbal glibness. It sounds like you clean your rifle and fix your tractor with more love and attention than you treat your 'womenfolk'.

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                  Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  You're pretty smart for a girl! 

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You mean the economic chaos

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      paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Especially in India.

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   zzronposted 12 years ago

   That's interesting, I didn't know that.

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      Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It's not true.

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   knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

   I am saying I have studied it. I have studied many of the occult systems. However I find them all indirect. I use reality as it happens to me. Much more direct. It is a means to make decisions as how do you do it if your mind cannot predict the future with certainty. The concept is something knows which is beyond your conscious capacity.

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   knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jiwZCskgNE

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Once again, many thanks for proving me right!  And I required no tarot cards or psychic powers to ascertain your gender.  Just experience! 

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         couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Sounds like you've had quite a lot of experience sticking it to women.

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            Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            No comment! 

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               couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               That's what she said.

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    knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX0XVEmwlfs

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh, acid!  Why didn't you say so!  Yep, one sees all sorts of crazy things while under its influence.  I understand your outlook now! 

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          couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Patanjali believed that psychic powers can arise by birth, drugs, incantations, purifactory acts or concentrated insight. Transformation into another state is by the directed flow of creative nature which is not moved by any incidental cause but by the removal of obstacles, as in the case of the farmer clearing his field of stones for irrigation.

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             Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Barnum believed there was a sucker born every minute.  Personally, I believe he was underestimating their birth rate. 

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                mischeviousmeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                

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    knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

    Not likely this lifetime.

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wow!  Then I'm sorry you achieve the same effects without resorting to Purple Haze.  This explains your belief in such ludicrous things.  Yep, perhaps your next life will be centered around reality instead.  Good luck with that!

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          Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          How does it go? Never attribute to malice what can adequately be explained by.. Oh, darn, what was that?
          
          Oh, yeah: astrology.

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             couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Actually, it's always assume incompetence rather than malice.

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                Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Where DID that little birdie go?    Oh, there it is!

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                   couturepopcafeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   I think I heard it in a movie or something.

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    Muldaniaposted 12 years ago

    No, I don't believe in astrology.  But I am a Gemini and we're quite sceptical.

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       Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       

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       skyfireposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       

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       Eaglekiwiposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       According to mine(astro sign) I am not living up to my potential
       
       No shit sherlock

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       paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

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    anonimuzzposted 12 years ago

    No, because it doesn't make enough sense for me to want to believe it. Plus, it makes people hold on to specific ideas about their future and get stuck in the same place, when they should be taking action for themselves and causing the change instead of waiting for it to happen by miracle. It's just another way of making us lazy about our own lives -.-' That can't be healthy.

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    Moon Willow Lakeposted 12 years ago

    No, I do not believe in it, but I have spoken with others who think there is something to it. One reason I do not believe in it is because it's just another bunch of man-made beliefs. Another reason I do not believe in it is because it's so general that it can literally apply to anyone. Now, I do find it (and Tarot cards) occasionally fun, but I certainly don't take it seriously!

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    wildernessposted 12 years ago

    Of course I believe in astrology - it is a most useful field of study.
    
    Coupled with a little fraud and a great deal of larceny in their hearts, it gives a large number of people a very good living while requiring nothing productive of them.  Useful, indeed.

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       Muldaniaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I have looked at a few astrology sites online and have filled in my details for a free reading.  I have also done the same for friends and family, and we have received the same readings as each other.  The language used is along the lines of - "you have a decision to make" or "you are a spiritual person."  Now, most of us have decisions to make on a daily basis, and most people asking for a free astrology report might describe themselves as spiritual, if only because of the fact that they believe in astrology. 
       
       I remember watching Derren Brown, who gave individual astrology readings for students in different parts of the world.  He then asked them to rate his readings.  On average, each student gave him an accuracy rating of 90%  He then gathered the students together and asked them to swap their readings with each other.  It was then realised that he had given them all the same readings, which he had written long before he had even met them.

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    knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

    http://astrology.alisonmoroney.com/layo … ogers.html

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       What a shock!  A female's blog on famous dead people who favored astrology?  Got anything useful?  What about some present day famous ones we can take a look at to see if they're actually successful at their readings or whatever they do.  You know, their success rate versus pure luck.

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    knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

    http://www.astrology-and-science.com/p-view2.htm
    
    "The lunatic is on the grass"

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       That's what happens when you smoke bad grass!

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    knolyourselfposted 12 years ago

    So what is it peanuts?

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       No, just nuts in general. 

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    dilipchandra12posted 12 years ago

    I cant say Yes or No, but i do check mine daily just to be cautious. If i have got anything bad for the day i will be more cautious.

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Check out the comic section first, you'll be better off, I guarantee it! 

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years ago

    ...i forgot to read mine yesterday....i'm in big truble today, i think....ya think?
    
    

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    Muldaniaposted 12 years ago

    The position of the stars today are not the same as when the signs of the zodiac were charted, so modern astrologers are working with information which is thousands of years out of date, even if their position could have any connection to our personalities.  And according to astrology, everyone with the same star sign should be experiencing the same lives as each other.

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    karthikkashposted 12 years ago

    Many people unfortunately think astrology = horoscopes. You need to understand that horoscopes are just a part of astrology. And many people think our ancients were fools. On the contrary , our ancients were expert astronomers. Astrology is a mix of science and art.
    
    Do I believe in horoscopes? No. Because I write my destiny. Do I believe in astrology? Yes. Because astrology can tell me a lot about myself and others around me.

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    KellyPittmanposted 12 years ago

    I don't have a lot of knowledge on the subject, but astrology has always fascinated me.  It's very interesting.

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