Astrology Questions
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:52:38 PM
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The thread on the Origins of Lucky Numbers has taken a turn towards the topic of astrology. This is getting a bit off topic, so I'm making a separate post. I'm sure there are not may believers in this forum, but if anybody can help with these questions, please do.
1. Do believers in astrology claim it works because of the effect of gravity from the moon, planets, and stars? If it isn't gravity, then why does it allegedly work?
2. Are we in the "age of Aquarius" yet, or are we still in the "age of Pisces"?
1. Do believers in astrology claim it works because of the effect of gravity from the moon, planets, and stars? If it isn't gravity, then why does it allegedly work?
2. Are we in the "age of Aquarius" yet, or are we still in the "age of Pisces"?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:06:58 PM
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I thought "The Age of Aquarius" was a song from the 1960's. One of the lines is "This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius..."Quote: Wizard2. Are we in the "age of Aquarius" yet, or are we still in the "age of Pisces"?
Wikipedia is great.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Aquarius has some cool info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age has a direct answer:
Quote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age, paragraph 3Many astrologers believe that the Age of Aquarius has arrived recently or will arrive in the near future. On the other hand, some believe that the Age of Aquarius arrived up to five centuries ago, or will not start until six centuries from now. Despite all references provided by various sources, astrologers cannot agree upon exact dates for the beginning or ending of the ages.
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July 22nd, 2010 at 2:48:41 PM
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3. Are there any astrological observatories? Why not?
4. Why aren't two planets, a myriad asteroids and a myriad myriad Kuiper belt objects taken into account for astrological purposes?
4. Why aren't two planets, a myriad asteroids and a myriad myriad Kuiper belt objects taken into account for astrological purposes?
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July 22nd, 2010 at 2:57:56 PM
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My horoscope told me not to believe in astrology.Quote: WizardI'm sure there are not may believers in this forum
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:06:38 PM
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If you ever run into a professional Astrologer, they can creep you out with their honed skills at 'getting to' even a skeptic, in my experience. Much as a magician can astound I guess.
For this reason I stay away from them [g]
For this reason I stay away from them [g]
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July 22nd, 2010 at 6:44:34 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffMy horoscope told me not to believe in astrology.
You must be a Sagittarius.
I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical. -- Arthur C. Clarke
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:26:35 PM
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I am forced into not being able to believe in astrology. Apparently, in order to get a star chart reading, you need to know the date and time of your birth. Since I don't know what time I was born, and it wasn't printed on my birth certificate, and neither of my parents know the time, other than "some time in the afternoon", I can never get an accurate star chart done and thus will never know if the stars actually can foretell my future.
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:37:21 PM
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Quote: FleaStiff
My horoscope told me not to believe in astrology.
>>>>>>>>You must be a Sagittarius.
As a matter of fact, ... yes!
I would imagine that ancient peoples, not particularly possessed of many alternatives, might look to the stars. Broad personality types might well be more related to pre-natal nutrition at various times of the year but ascribing such traits to the stars rather than the availability of crops is so much more exciting.
My horoscope told me not to believe in astrology.
>>>>>>>>You must be a Sagittarius.
As a matter of fact, ... yes!
I would imagine that ancient peoples, not particularly possessed of many alternatives, might look to the stars. Broad personality types might well be more related to pre-natal nutrition at various times of the year but ascribing such traits to the stars rather than the availability of crops is so much more exciting.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:28:51 PM
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Quote: Wizard
1. Do believers in astrology claim it works because
My forecast for today said "Beware of Wizards asking questions." Scary..
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July 23rd, 2010 at 4:32:46 PM
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Everyone here seems to be relatively intelligent and to-the-facts logical, I'm just curious as to what everyone's overall opinion is on astrology. As for me, it's complete BS and anyone who takes it as more than just a little dose of fun is more than idiotic.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 4:37:16 PM
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Quote: ahiromuEveryone here seems to be relatively intelligent and to-the-facts logical, I'm just curious as to what everyone's overall opinion is on astrology.
Its one redeeming value si that the obsession it generated with observing the heavens set the basis for astronomy.
BTW Astronomy is one of the odlest sciences and one of the most sueful. Astronomy makes possible suh things as calendars, which enables you to know the lenght of the seasons, which enables agriculture, which makes civilization possible. Astronomical knowledge was also essential for navigation until quite recently.
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July 23rd, 2010 at 4:53:06 PM
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Quote: NareedBTW Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences and one of the most useful.
When I was like 10 I told my mom I wanted to be an astrologer (I meant astronomer). I have never seen my mom freak out as much as she did that moment in the car.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:10:46 PM
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Quote: ahiromuWhen I was like 10 I told my mom I wanted to be an astrologer (I meant astronomer). I have never seen my mom freak out as much as she did that moment in the car.
I seem to recall that it took myself (or is the right word "me") until at least 12 to get the two straight.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:34:53 PM
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My feelings for astrology are about the same as my feelings for superstitions. And that can be summed up by my signature phrase.Quote: ahiromuEveryone here seems to be relatively intelligent and to-the-facts logical, I'm just curious as to what everyone's overall opinion is on astrology. As for me, it's complete BS and anyone who takes it as more than just a little dose of fun is more than idiotic.
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Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
