Is it possible to believe horoscopes?...

Millions of people sincerely believe that the location of the stars affects their fate and character, considering astrology a real science. Let's look at the facts, whether it is possible to believe in horoscopes.

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Astrology contradicts psychology. Let's start with the fact that psychology is a real science about a person, his mind, thinking, interaction with others. This is a relatively young industry, but today no one has any doubts about the results of thousands of studies conducted by psychologists. Psychology offers several theories about what shapes our personality. This includes genetic and physiological factors: heredity; hormonal background.

Unfortunately, there is no really convincing justification for how stars affect the character and position in society. However, psychologists can provide a lot of scientific research about the stages of personality formation and provide an evidence base.

But why do horoscopes sometimes work?

There is a very visual experiment that was conducted back in 1948. The professor asked the students to take a test to determine personality traits. As a result, he promised that everyone will have an accurate psychological portrait.

And indeed, the students received, in their opinion, quite accurate descriptions of their character. However, the professor wrote monotonous texts with vague characteristics in advance and distributed them to students. Each of them was sure that an experienced specialist had worked on their test, and almost everyone saw something about their psychological traits in these abstract characteristics. Does it remind you of anything?

The professor's name was Bertram Forer and an effect was named after him, which can explain why astrological predictions seem real to us. And here's why: Vague formulations are always used in the description of a person. The qualities that apply to most people are always listed. The characteristic is given in a positive way. The source always positions itself as an authority in its activities.

The universe is huge to infinity, and we are just grains of sand in it. There can be no relationship between constantly moving stars and our life.