Astrology—

A belief system or a science?

I say both.

I believe in choosing to believe

Astrology is a pseudoscience. Since there is a definition of what constutes a science, we don't get to choose if it's a science or not(unless we prove that the reasons for it to fall outside the definition of science is wrong). All we can do is choose to believe in astrology or not.

"Astrology provides the quintessential example of a pseudoscience since it has been tested repeatedly and failed all the tests.

Science and non-science are often distinguished by the criterion of falsifiability. The criterion was first proposed by philosopher of science Karl Popper. To Popper, science does not rely on induction, instead scientific investigations are inherently attempts to falsify existing theories through novel tests. If a single test fails, then the theory is falsified.

Therefore, any test of a scientific theory must prohibit certain results that falsify the theory, and expect other specific results consistent with the theory. Using this criterion of falsifiability, astrology is a pseudoscience.

Astrology was Popper's most frequent example of pseudoscience. Popper regarded astrology as "pseudo-empirical" in that "it appeals to observation and experiment", but "nevertheless does not come up to scientific standards".

In contrast to scientific disciplines, astrology does not respond to falsification through experiment. According to Professor of neurology Terence Hines, this is a hallmark of pseudoscience."

Posted by scorpiothebadass
A belief system or a science?

For example when I read description about the Sagittarius degree 3, I'll agree with parts of it and disagree with the rest. So I organize my mind and formulate what I've already thought about myself.

Another example:
I find my ex a difficult dictator. In the first years I saw the sign (LOL) in the description of Scorpio Sun. Then I learned about placements and related that to his Saturn in Aries. Then I focused on the aspects and found that came from our Pluto-Mars square. Then I read about degrees and found Sagittarius 11 degree is a tyran. In all the cases I did just confirm what I thought about him anyway.

You see?

Posted by HappyCapper
Astrology is a pseudoscience. Since there is a definition of what constutes a science, we don't get to choose if it's a science or not(unless we prove that the reasons for it to fall outside the definition of science is wrong). All we can do is choose to believe in astrology or not.

"Astrology provides the quintessential example of a pseudoscience since it has been tested repeatedly and failed all the tests.

Science and non-science are often distinguished by the criterion of falsifiability. The criterion was first proposed by philosopher of science Karl Popper. To Popper, science does not rely on induction, instead scientific investigations are inherently attempts to falsify existing theories through novel tests. If a single test fails, then the theory is falsified.

Therefore, any test of a scientific theory must prohibit certain results that falsify the theory, and expect other specific results consistent with the theory. Using this criterion of falsifiability, astrology is a pseudoscience.

Astrology was Popper's most frequent example of pseudoscience. Popper regarded astrology as "pseudo-empirical" in that "it appeals to observation and experiment", but "nevertheless does not come up to scientific standards".

In contrast to scientific disciplines, astrology does not respond to falsification through experiment. According to Professor of neurology Terence Hines, this is a hallmark of pseudoscience."

Look, Astrology adds so many stuff to the table that the chances you find yourself in the description is like 100% . Sun, AC, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Moon, South Node, Lilith, Saturn, Jupiter, Eros, Vesta and tens of other stuff.

^^^^ all that said, now listen to this story.

A few days ago I woke up very early in the morning. I knew I could not sleep again. So I went out for breakfast and a walk in the park. My mind was full with negativity. When I was thinking that this should be changed all of a sudden a woman told "good morning" to me. In my district it is not very usual to hear this. Most of the times I am the person who would say good morning to the strangers.

I noticed/guessed that woman read from my face that I had negative thoughts. She was telling me about how life is nice and we should enjoy the day and the nature. That gave me the reason to think she has to be an Aqua Sun. I asked her.

Yes, she was born when Sun was in the sign of Aquarius.

Posted by DwellingOnMove
^^^^ all that said, now listen to this story.

A few days ago I woke up very early in the morning. I knew I could not sleep again. So I went out for breakfast and a walk in the park. My mind was full with negativity. When I was thinking that this should be changed all of a sudden a woman told "good morning" to me. In my district it is not very usual to hear this. Most of the times I am the person who would say good morning to the strangers.

I noticed/guessed that woman read from my face that I had negative thoughts. She was telling me about how life is nice and we should enjoy the day and the nature. That gave me the reason to think she has to be an Aqua Sun. I asked her.

Yes, she was born when Sun was in the sign of Aquarius.

that isn't a gauge to go on to be very very honest.

life isn't Always nice and we all know that.

If you remember the true life story of Oprah, when she was growing up, she was raped and molested. I dont think life was very nice to her at all. but she made something of herself later.

Posted by scorpiothebadass
A belief system or a science?

a "belief" system.

if you look around us, all of us believe in astrology.

the POWER of believing....

Posted by Nemilicious
dwelling, you are awesome 🙂 it is said that sags are the teachers/philosphers in the zodiac, you really are.

Oprah has a Sagittarius rising and Moon.

^^^^ with that said, here is another story.

Today I talked to a random woman. We talked about bycycles. She told how she could ride up to 80 Km a day. I asked her if she was an Aries.

No and yes. She was Taurus Sun. Means she could still have have Mars or whatever in Aries.
From my studies of sporty women I'd come to Taurus women being very stark in sports. Like that Taurus woman who circumnavigated South America. Freya Hoffmeister.

Still she could be Scorpio. Or Aries. Or whatever.

ups, this thread is so active. I thought I was alone. Nice feedback so far. Thanks Nemes btw.

Posted by lisabethur8

Posted by Nemilicious
dwelling, you are awesome 🙂 it is said that sags are the teachers/philosphers in the zodiac, you really are.

Oprah has a Sagittarius rising and Moon.

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The best example of an Aquarius girl is Natasha Kampusch. She has everything in Aquarius. She was kidnapped as a child. Years later she escaped from her prison. Other girls may have killed themselves. Or not tried to get out. Or could have risked to be killed. Here again I guessed first and checked later. With big confirmation.

Posted by DwellingOnMove

Posted by lisabethur8

Posted by Nemilicious
dwelling, you are awesome 🙂 it is said that sags are the teachers/philosphers in the zodiac, you really are.

Oprah has a Sagittarius rising and Moon.

born to be optimist and positive, right?

The best example of an Aquarius girl is Natasha Kampusch. She has everything in Aquarius. She was kidnapped as a child. Years later she escaped from her prison. Other girls may have killed themselves. Or not tried to get out. Or could have risked to be killed. Here again I guessed first and checked later. With big confirmation.

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it's the power of fire, (inspiration and the fire needs to burn despite the hardships)

it seems to fuel the air, support it. when through hardship, they fight back harder, with the support of their fire.

i feel the same thing happens to Britney (Aquarius moon) she went through alot of windfalls, great success and hardships. and she bounced back.

this is also true for 8th house sun/moon, packed 8th house individuals though (just more introverted)

on Natasha Kampusch, she is triple aquarius, but her top three dominant includes Sagittarius. (Sagittarius mars) and supported by Aries Venus....

http://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Natascha_Kampusch

very interesting, dwelling.

Posted by lisabethur8
on Natasha Kampusch, she is triple aquarius, but her top three dominant includes Sagittarius. (Sagittarius mars) and supported by Aries Venus....

I dont understand why you guys are referring to famous people when you can take for example yourself