Comment on A simple experiment to demonstrate that Astrology does not work is to keep a detailed journal of events, and periodically check past horoscopes for accuracy.*

Leg@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• Arkouda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Astrology used as a predictive engine obviously doesn’t work. Anyone using it that way is using it improperly IMO. It’s more like procedurally generated advice. For example, mine says there’s a conflict between old and new, and to embrace change while drawing on past lessons. Super vague, can apply to anyone. But it resonates and gives me something to focus on. That’s really all there is to it. Trying to “prove” it doesn’t work is like trying to “prove” wrestling is fake. That’s not the point, man.

  It is advertised as such, so I hope you can forgive those using it improperly after being mislead by those pushing the practice.

  It is at best a placebo and at worst a life destroying belief. Self reflection and keeping long term journals is far better for what you use Astrology for than Astrology.

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  • Leg@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Have any cases of life-destroying choices that can be attributed to astrology?

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    • Arkouda@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      You are free to search “Astrology ruined my life” and comb through the information yourself and then come back to me if you need examples.

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      • Leg@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        Very reddit to get downvoted for asking a question. But yeah, I saw what I expected. People using astrology improperly, becoming obsessed, and finding consequences. If it doesn’t happen with astrology, it’ll happen with something else. This is a people problem.

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    • DreamAccountant@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

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      • Leg@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        What crawled up your ass and died? Are you an asshole in purpose, or does it just come naturally?

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• serenissi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Yes. And that in itself can both be helpful and harmful. I’ve seen people to whom that was like a therapy. Also as those already ‘give’ something to focus on, so you do not use logical judgment to find where to focus to. This lead to unwise decisions.

  But you know what is at least as therapeutic as this but more reliable? Therapy.

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  • Leg@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Therapy costs money, and isn’t done for fun though. It’s not the same thing. Like, are we trying to tell people who read fortune cookies to go to therapy instead? It’s a dumb interest that some people get way too into. Therapy helps with the obsessive part, which doesn’t need astrology to manifest.

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