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...and quite frankly, I don't either -- if by "horoscope stuff" you're talking about those little snippets, based on your sun sign, that purport to tell you what kind of day you're going to have. We've all seen them on assorted websites, in newspapers (remember newspapers?), and at the checkout counters in supermarkets -- and there isn't a one of them that's worth the pixels or the ink that was used to display them, IMO.
The very thought that the entire human race is composed of only 12 sets of personality-clones, not even differentiated by reproductive equipment, is absurd on the face of it. Even allowing for the possibility that all folks born under a given sun sign may share certain basic characteristics, there is still no rational justification for expecting that all Virgos are going to meet a tall, dark stranger on Tuesday, or that Thursday is a great day for investing if you're a Capricorn (but not a good day if you're born under any other sign).
None of the above is meant to imply that astrology can't be a useful tool, or even that getting glimpses into what a specific individual's future may hold is beyond its scope. But predictive astrology is a very advanced practice, and far more is required than a quick answer to "What's your sign?" in order to provide meaningful results. All aspects of astrology - personality assessment, compatibility with others, foreseeing what may be in store - begin in the same place: a natal chart. I'll be back another time to talk about that cornerstone of astrological practice.
(PS: Feel free to post comments, even if you disagree with any of my opinions -- but please refrain from name-calling, blatant disrespect, or other generally disruptive behavior. The spark of truth arises from the clash of differing opinions, but let's remain civil, okay?)
The very thought that the entire human race is composed of only 12 sets of personality-clones, not even differentiated by reproductive equipment, is absurd on the face of it. Even allowing for the possibility that all folks born under a given sun sign may share certain basic characteristics, there is still no rational justification for expecting that all Virgos are going to meet a tall, dark stranger on Tuesday, or that Thursday is a great day for investing if you're a Capricorn (but not a good day if you're born under any other sign).
None of the above is meant to imply that astrology can't be a useful tool, or even that getting glimpses into what a specific individual's future may hold is beyond its scope. But predictive astrology is a very advanced practice, and far more is required than a quick answer to "What's your sign?" in order to provide meaningful results. All aspects of astrology - personality assessment, compatibility with others, foreseeing what may be in store - begin in the same place: a natal chart. I'll be back another time to talk about that cornerstone of astrological practice.
(PS: Feel free to post comments, even if you disagree with any of my opinions -- but please refrain from name-calling, blatant disrespect, or other generally disruptive behavior. The spark of truth arises from the clash of differing opinions, but let's remain civil, okay?)
