Do you believe in astrology ?

Maciamo · Dec 7, 2006, 08:19

Millions of people read their horoscope every week or month, or just occasionally. Some people read it just for fun, but others do believe in it, or let themselves influenced by the predictions. Where do you position yourself ?

Studies have shown that people who believe most in astrology are non-practising religious people. Practising religious people tend to find comfort in the practice of their faith, wheras non-religious people tend not to believe in non-rational things.

**Goldiegirl** · Dec 7, 2006, 08:57

I read my horoscope from time to time. But I always wonder about all the different ways that people look at how their behaviour and personality traits are somehow entwined by different signs. As I wrote in another thread, I am o+ blood group which means something to the Japanese, I the Dog for the Chinese calendar, and a Virgo in astrology. Can you add up all these different signs? Is there a book that includes all of these things? I am just curious.

nice gaijin · Dec 7, 2006, 09:40

If astrology is ever accurate, it's by pure coincidence.　

sabro · Dec 7, 2006, 13:01

I'm a Dragon, Libra, o+.... big deal. Astrology- a vain attempt to gain control over life's randomness. It is a pack of hooey.

**Dutch Baka** · Dec 7, 2006, 16:48

If I would read my Horoscope in the morning, than nothing of it will come true. But when I read it in the evening, sometimes certain things were true.

Nicky · Dec 7, 2006, 17:47

I'm a Capricorn/Aquarius due to being born on a cusp. Which is fun because the people who write the horoscope articles or whatever you call them, can't ever seem to figure out which one I actually am. One day I'm an Aquarius and the next I'm a Capricorn. But fortunately I don't believe in it.

Flashjeff · Dec 7, 2006, 19:58

I'm not all that big a believer in Astrology, but I read mine from time to time because I get a chuckle out of it. Nothing more.

Kinsao · Dec 7, 2006, 21:47

I don't believe in it.

**Mycernius** · Dec 8, 2006, 03:16

Load of rubbish. How can a star hundreds or thousands of light years away affect your life? Now Pluto is no longer a planet does that mean all predictions using Pluto were wrong. Or how about before Pluto, Neptune and Uranus were discovered? Proves what tosh it is.

twinklestar · Dec 8, 2006, 04:54

2 words .... hocus pocus

Neto · Dec 8, 2006, 09:01

my horoscope always says the opossite of me

justin · Dec 8, 2006, 11:45

I don't really believe in astrology since my horoscope is always wrong.

Lady Blue · Dec 8, 2006, 12:00

Originally Posted by Neto

my horoscope always says the opossite of me

HAve you ever checked your ascendant?? XD

I think astrology has very good assertions when well consulted. Of course, to read your horoscope in a magazine that goes all over the world will hardly give you an accurate. I believe it is very real, int the past people new a lot of things from only watching the sky. And I also belive astrology is a forbidden science (yes, science) that goes along with adivination. It's forbidden in the Bible and I was once scared like Sht when I let a gypsy read my hand and all.. OH, I shouldnt have...

**Mycernius** · Dec 9, 2006, 01:07

Originally Posted by Lady Blue

And I also belive astrology is a forbidden science (yes, science) that goes along with adivination. It's forbidden in the Bible and ..

Astrology gave rise to a science, Astronomy, but itself is not a science. It is superstition, plain and simple.
There are a lot of things forbidden in the Bible, but I also regard that as full of superstition as some of you might know.

Lady Blue · Dec 9, 2006, 03:40

WçYeah... everyone's opinion. I don't read it that much, anyways, it's boring... so many super tiny letters... ugh.. Ok, sorry, offtopic. What I mean is that there are things on this world hard to explain.. like the aztec calendar...

Nana007 · Dec 9, 2006, 06:42

I believe but then I don't. I am a Virgo and I have a very true Virgo type personality, but at the same time I don't let it affect my life. I don't go by day to day on my horoscope. I might only check it once a month if that.

Broken Rose Ren · Dec 9, 2006, 06:48

Urm...I have a typical Pisces type personality. I believe astrology is accurate on that part. I do go by Chinese Astrology however. I find it more accurate than standard readings. But, I don't let astrology run my life as most do.

**Dutch Baka** · Dec 9, 2006, 07:09

Originally Posted by Nana007

I believe but then I don't. I am a Virgo and I have a very true Virgo type personality, but at the same time I don't let it affect my life.

I agree with Nana, a Horoscope is great to get some advice from so now and then (sometimes they match with your personality) but you shouldn't life like your horoscope!

Jou Sama · Dec 9, 2006, 15:38

When looking at the personality traits for my horoscopes (Cancer, Dragon, A+), they're usually right on the dot. I "somewhat believe in it" as the poll choice said. I don't think it's a "science" exactly, but everything goes through cycles and I think Astrology plays off that. I do enjoy reading my horoscopes at night though to see if it corresponds to how my day went. 7/10 times they do, but I refuse to become dependant on them.
Some people hold this type of thing close to them, like a religion, so tread softly ^^

craftsman · Dec 9, 2006, 16:00

It's sometimes easy to dismiss astrology as it appears so bizarre to look for guidance in the stars but has anyone ever noticed how some people fit perfectly into the stereotype?

No? Well...I have. When attempting to change a lightbulb, I fit it like a glove!

How many people does it take to Change a Lightbulb and Astrology

ARIES: Just one. Wanna make something of it?

TAURUS: Well, I prefer natural light if at all possible. Are you absolutely positive that lightbulb is burned out? I hate to throw it away if it still might be useful.

GEMINI: Probably one is best, because if there are more than one, they'll get so wrapped up in talking to each other that they'll forget all about the lightbulb.

CANCER: Only one, but three therapists will be needed to help with the grieving process. OR: Only one, as long as his mommy holds his hand.

LEO: Leos do not change their own lightbulbs. They find someone else to do it for them.

VIRGO: 1.11111119873, give or take .00000000000013%.

LIBRA: Well, I could do it, unless of course you'd prefer to do it, but you look sort of busy right now. What do you want to do?

SCORPIO: One, from across the room, if they've learned their teleporting lessons well enough.

SAGITTARIUS: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got the rest of our lives ahead of us and you're worrying about a stupid light bulb?

CAPRICORN: I don't have time for these foolish jokes.

AQUARIUS: Well, you see, energy is really matter and matter is really energy and light is a form of energy but the light bulb is matter, and--

PISCES: What light bulb?

sadakoyamamura · Dec 9, 2006, 18:31

Originally Posted by craftsman

CANCER: Only one, but three therapists will be needed to help with the grieving process. OR: Only one, as long as his mommy holds his hand.
LEO: Leos do not change their own lightbulbs. They find someone else to do it for them.

My special friend is a Cancer and I find that he is close to his family especially to his Mom. I'm Leonine and yes if I can find somebody else to do the dirty work for me, why not? If not, then why not me? However, I have procrastination problems...

Live91 · Dec 9, 2006, 19:54

The personality does fit with me, I'm a libra who hates fighting and I'm the peacemaker between my friends. Now the horoscope itself is usually wrong for me.but since I rarely check (I remember in 6th grade, everyone was checking until we realize it was not true)

Lady Blue · Dec 11, 2006, 09:11

That bulb thing was funny...

Void · Dec 11, 2006, 23:31

anyways, distant stars seem to affect us, one way or another
http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headl..._on_Earth.html

as for the Pluto - it is irrelevant whether it`s planet or planetoid

lilaznamylee · May 24, 2007, 11:07

my horoscope is sometimes true and sometimes false

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Dec 7, 2006, 08:19	#1
Maciamo Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: Austrasia Posts: 6,647	Do you believe in astrology ? Millions of people read their horoscope every week or month, or just occasionally. Some people read it just for fun, but others do believe in it, or let themselves influenced by the predictions. Where do you position yourself ? Studies have shown that people who believe most in astrology are non-practising religious people. Practising religious people tend to find comfort in the practice of their faith, wheras non-religious people tend not to believe in non-rational things. __________________ Over 100 destinations in the Japan Sightseeing Guide + detailed Tokyo Guide and Kyoto Guide Eupedia : Your Guide to Europe in English Read the "Maciamo FAQ" "What is the use of living, if it be not to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?", Winston Churchill.

Dec 7, 2006, 08:57	#2
Goldiegirl Sister Earth Join Date: Aug 10, 2006 Location: Old Ashippun, WI Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 12	I read my horoscope from time to time. But I always wonder about all the different ways that people look at how their behaviour and personality traits are somehow entwined by different signs. As I wrote in another thread, I am o+ blood group which means something to the Japanese, I the Dog for the Chinese calendar, and a Virgo in astrology. Can you add up all these different signs? Is there a book that includes all of these things? I am just curious. __________________ I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it. ~Jack Handey

Dec 7, 2006, 13:01	#4
sabro Regular Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: Near Lake Arrowhead, CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,536	I'm a Dragon, Libra, o+.... big deal. Astrology- a vain attempt to gain control over life's randomness. It is a pack of hooey. __________________ "Nolo Cuspis Causa Me."

Dec 7, 2006, 16:48	#5
Dutch Baka .... who cares? :( Join Date: Feb 5, 2005 Location: Kobe, Rokko Age: 24 Posts: 4,744 Blog Entries: 12	If I would read my Horoscope in the morning, than nothing of it will come true. But when I read it in the evening, sometimes certain things were true. __________________ My website: Kobe city info and my PM Forum Rules - J-Music Forum Rules - FAQ - Calendar Write an article for Jref - Reputation points

Dec 7, 2006, 09:40	#3
nice gaijin Resident Realist Join Date: Aug 8, 2005 Posts: 3,688	If astrology is ever accurate, it's by pure coincidence.

Dec 7, 2006, 17:47	#6
Nicky Regular Member Join Date: Jan 23, 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 201	I'm a Capricorn/Aquarius due to being born on a cusp. Which is fun because the people who write the horoscope articles or whatever you call them, can't ever seem to figure out which one I actually am. One day I'm an Aquarius and the next I'm a Capricorn. But fortunately I don't believe in it.

Dec 7, 2006, 19:58	#7
Flashjeff Pink Lady's Number #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 50 Posts: 1,377	I'm not all that big a believer in Astrology, but I read mine from time to time because I get a chuckle out of it. Nothing more. __________________ "It's better to try and fail than to never try at all." -Jeffrey C. Branch, crackpot philosopher Interested in old school J-Pop? Please visit my website: Pink Lady: The Website! Many thanks to Ayu-youkou for this mondo cool banner!

Dec 7, 2006, 21:47	#8
Kinsao Horizon Rider Join Date: May 8, 2005 Location: England Age: 30 Posts: 7,419	I don't believe in it. __________________ K to the core

Dec 8, 2006, 03:16	#9
Mycernius The Hairy Wookie Join Date: Feb 4, 2005 Location: Hometown of George Eliot Age: 39 Posts: 3,228 Blog Entries: 2	Load of rubbish. How can a star hundreds or thousands of light years away affect your life? Now Pluto is no longer a planet does that mean all predictions using Pluto were wrong. Or how about before Pluto, Neptune and Uranus were discovered? Proves what tosh it is. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Remember the Siruis Cybernetic Corportations motto: Share and Enjoy

Dec 8, 2006, 04:54	#10
twinklestar Banned Join Date: Nov 15, 2006 Posts: 62	2 words .... hocus pocus

Dec 8, 2006, 09:01	#11
Neto Junior Member Join Date: Nov 25, 2006 Location: IL Age: 18 Posts: 20	my horoscope always says the opossite of me __________________ Join Art Or Crime Forum if you are into art/graffiti/digital art http://s8.invisionfree.com/Art_Or_Crime/

Dec 8, 2006, 11:45	#12
justin The new cool Join Date: Aug 31, 2003 Location: Spokane Age: 27 Posts: 446	I don't really believe in astrology since my horoscope is always wrong. __________________

Dec 8, 2006, 12:00	#13
Lady Blue Sensitive skin... Join Date: Nov 20, 2005 Location: Black Stone Age: 24 Posts: 381	Originally Posted by Neto my horoscope always says the opossite of me HAve you ever checked your ascendant?? XD I think astrology has very good assertions when well consulted. Of course, to read your horoscope in a magazine that goes all over the world will hardly give you an accurate. I believe it is very real, int the past people new a lot of things from only watching the sky. And I also belive astrology is a forbidden science (yes, science) that goes along with adivination. It's forbidden in the Bible and I was once scared like Sht when I let a gypsy read my hand and all.. OH, I shouldnt have... __________________ I believe in the madness called "now"

Dec 9, 2006, 01:07	#14
Mycernius The Hairy Wookie Join Date: Feb 4, 2005 Location: Hometown of George Eliot Age: 39 Posts: 3,228 Blog Entries: 2	Originally Posted by Lady Blue And I also belive astrology is a forbidden science (yes, science) that goes along with adivination. It's forbidden in the Bible and .. Astrology gave rise to a science, Astronomy, but itself is not a science. It is superstition, plain and simple. There are a lot of things forbidden in the Bible, but I also regard that as full of superstition as some of you might know.

Dec 9, 2006, 03:40	#15
Lady Blue Sensitive skin... Join Date: Nov 20, 2005 Location: Black Stone Age: 24 Posts: 381	WçYeah... everyone's opinion. I don't read it that much, anyways, it's boring... so many super tiny letters... ugh.. Ok, sorry, offtopic. What I mean is that there are things on this world hard to explain.. like the aztec calendar...

Dec 9, 2006, 06:42	#16
Nana007 The Original Seven Join Date: Nov 10, 2005 Location: VA Age: 23 Posts: 872	I believe but then I don't. I am a Virgo and I have a very true Virgo type personality, but at the same time I don't let it affect my life. I don't go by day to day on my horoscope. I might only check it once a month if that. __________________ I seriously need a much cheaper hobby than the ones I have now.

Dec 9, 2006, 06:48	#17
Broken Rose Ren Akira Smash! Join Date: Sep 3, 2006 Location: Jrock Land Age: 19 Posts: 352	Urm...I have a typical Pisces type personality. I believe astrology is accurate on that part. I do go by Chinese Astrology however. I find it more accurate than standard readings. But, I don't let astrology run my life as most do. __________________ Is an Yamapi/Akira Kusano Fan

Dec 9, 2006, 07:09	#18
Dutch Baka .... who cares? :( Join Date: Feb 5, 2005 Location: Kobe, Rokko Age: 24 Posts: 4,744 Blog Entries: 12	Originally Posted by Nana007 I believe but then I don't. I am a Virgo and I have a very true Virgo type personality, but at the same time I don't let it affect my life. I agree with Nana, a Horoscope is great to get some advice from so now and then (sometimes they match with your personality) but you shouldn't life like your horoscope!

Dec 9, 2006, 15:38	#19
Jou Sama The Fallen Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: In My Fantasy Age: 21 Posts: 261	When looking at the personality traits for my horoscopes (Cancer, Dragon, A+), they're usually right on the dot. I "somewhat believe in it" as the poll choice said. I don't think it's a "science" exactly, but everything goes through cycles and I think Astrology plays off that. I do enjoy reading my horoscopes at night though to see if it corresponds to how my day went. 7/10 times they do, but I refuse to become dependant on them. Some people hold this type of thing close to them, like a religion, so tread softly ^^ __________________ GAZEROCK IS NOT DEAD

Dec 9, 2006, 16:00	#20
craftsman ************ Join Date: Sep 24, 2006 Location: Yaku island, East China Sea Posts: 262	It's sometimes easy to dismiss astrology as it appears so bizarre to look for guidance in the stars but has anyone ever noticed how some people fit perfectly into the stereotype? No? Well...I have. When attempting to change a lightbulb, I fit it like a glove! How many people does it take to Change a Lightbulb and Astrology ARIES: Just one. Wanna make something of it? TAURUS: Well, I prefer natural light if at all possible. Are you absolutely positive that lightbulb is burned out? I hate to throw it away if it still might be useful. GEMINI: Probably one is best, because if there are more than one, they'll get so wrapped up in talking to each other that they'll forget all about the lightbulb. CANCER: Only one, but three therapists will be needed to help with the grieving process. OR: Only one, as long as his mommy holds his hand. LEO: Leos do not change their own lightbulbs. They find someone else to do it for them. VIRGO: 1.11111119873, give or take .00000000000013%. LIBRA: Well, I could do it, unless of course you'd prefer to do it, but you look sort of busy right now. What do you want to do? SCORPIO: One, from across the room, if they've learned their teleporting lessons well enough. SAGITTARIUS: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got the rest of our lives ahead of us and you're worrying about a stupid light bulb? CAPRICORN: I don't have time for these foolish jokes. AQUARIUS: Well, you see, energy is really matter and matter is really energy and light is a form of energy but the light bulb is matter, and-- PISCES: What light bulb?

Dec 9, 2006, 18:31	#21
sadakoyamamura Danshaku Sadako Join Date: Dec 30, 2003 Location: Desktop Posts: 212	Originally Posted by craftsman CANCER: Only one, but three therapists will be needed to help with the grieving process. OR: Only one, as long as his mommy holds his hand. LEO: Leos do not change their own lightbulbs. They find someone else to do it for them. My special friend is a Cancer and I find that he is close to his family especially to his Mom. I'm Leonine and yes if I can find somebody else to do the dirty work for me, why not? If not, then why not me? However, I have procrastination problems... __________________ That posterity may know we have not loosely through silence permitted things to pass away as in a dream. � Richard Hooker

Dec 9, 2006, 19:54	#22
Live91 Eddie the Teddy Join Date: Oct 2, 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 127	The personality does fit with me, I'm a libra who hates fighting and I'm the peacemaker between my friends. Now the horoscope itself is usually wrong for me.but since I rarely check (I remember in 6th grade, everyone was checking until we realize it was not true) __________________ (Got this from a friend who probably got this from a site: ) "if barbie is so popular how come we have to buy all her friends?"

Dec 11, 2006, 09:11	#23
Lady Blue Sensitive skin... Join Date: Nov 20, 2005 Location: Black Stone Age: 24 Posts: 381	That bulb thing was funny...

Dec 11, 2006, 23:31	#24
Void born in the USSR Join Date: Mar 20, 2005 Location: Russian Federation Age: 32 Posts: 318 Blog Entries: 3	anyways, distant stars seem to affect us, one way or another http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headl..._on_Earth.html as for the Pluto - it is irrelevant whether it`s planet or planetoid

May 24, 2007, 11:07	#25
lilaznamylee Junior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: California Posts: 7	my horoscope is sometimes true and sometimes false __________________ "You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'." kyahaha

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