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Dinner with friends : someone is complaining that none of his projects seem to be moving forward . “ Obviously , Mercury is in retrograde ,” exclaims one of your friends . “ What is your sign again ? Libra ?! You don ’ t need to look any further : it ’ s even worse for you , because Mercury is in retrograde in Libra right now ... Just be patient , things will stagnate for a while , but they will get better soon .” This whole discussion might seem slightly surreal to you , but it might make you curious enough to ask a friend who seems to be well versed in astrology to talk you through some popular ideas – and misconceptions - about astrology . |
these two fields are less opposite than they may seem , as they use the same data in their calculations . The only difference is that astronomy essentially observes and predicts the movements of the planets , whilst astrology goes further , using this information to draw more precise conclusions about an individual , based on hypotheses developed from experiments conducted over the centuries . Pseudoscience for some , the science of the soul for others - the question remains open for debate !
Astrology is for the naive
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Technically , horoscopes are only a small part of astrology – which is much more complex . Since a horoscope is a reading of the sky on a given day , based solely on the zodiac and sun sign , it can only incorporate around two percent of the information that can be found in a sky chart ! There is very little chance that such a generalised prediction for the day will come true for each individual . Moreover , the astrologer who writes these horoscopes ( if they are a real astrologer and not just a charlatan ) has to choose to talk about one astrological event rather than another , despite thousands of events and interpretations being available to them . This is why a horoscope speaks to everyone and to no one at the same time ; they are not representative of what astrology really is !
Astrology is the same as clairvoyance
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Astrology is not a science
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Astrology invites you to get to know yourself better through the study of your unique astral chart ( calculated using your date , place , and time of birth ). However , the art of reading and interpreting these charts is still the subject of much debate , especially concerning the status of astrology as a ‘ science ’. With theories based on more than three millennia of observations , astrology could be thought of in this way – the word ‘ science ’ generally refers to a body of organised and transmissible knowledge - but it is difficult to scientifically prove the influence of the planets on a character trait ... Although some people relegate astrology to the status of a belief system and give astronomy higher status ,
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Today , the practice of astrology is no longer taboo . Enthusiasm for astrology is growing among the younger generation , and it ’ s far from simply being a fascination for the most gullible . Astrology has ( many !) serious followers around the world who want to learn how to interpret their natal chart and use the knowledge it contains wisely : Japanese business leaders looking for the best moment to negotiate a contract , Indian or Chinese executives hoping to buy a house under the best conditions , and even celebrities , such as Gisele Bündchen ! Fashion – from Sézane to Septem Paris – is also bringing astrology back into the limelight , with creations that pay tribute to the astrological signs . Even people whose feet are firmly on the ground are interested .
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Gone are the days of the fortune teller with her crystal ball : the astrologer does not see the future , but refers again and again to the present and to the subject ’ s inner self . If what you really want is to know when you ’ re finally going to get that promotion , don ’ t bother ! Astrology cannot predict the future , but it can help you understand what to expect in your present situation . A good astrologer will be able to tell you if you have the potential to get that promotion , but the result depends on how you use that information !
Above all , astrology – in its true form – is an excellent tool for personal development . Specifically , it can help us to understand who we are and how to take full advantage of our abilities ... but it cannot make predictions , nor can it do the work for us . So , let ’ s get to work !
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