Traits and personalities of astrology signs

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Noam2353
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09 Aug 2019, 10:36 am

Well, I've become quite interested in astrology signs especially recently. In the past, I did some research on a few astrology signs and found out that anyone I have met with the same sign, had similar personalities that are all similar to each other.
For example, one Aquarius person I have found out about, was very similar in his/her behavior to another, different Aquarius person I have met before, and so on. Same thing was with a Libra, not too long ago.
It's quite interesting, how things you read on the Internet about your astrology sign actually matches nearly every single thing about you in reality, and your behavior. It's not all lies and stupid stories, as some people believe it is.
So, I was just wondering if anyone here believes in astrology signs - or you are one of these people who just consider it all crap. I can agree horoscope isn't as accurate, but personality traits of astrology signs appear to be very realistic and most of it is true.
By the way, if everyone who replies in this thread can tell me what their astrology sign is. I mean, just to know because I'm kinda curious to find out - even if you don't really believe in it very much, you know.
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09 Aug 2019, 10:56 am

There is plenty of personality quizzes that claim to guess your zodiac... Just did two and none gave the right answer. They didn't agree with each other, too. Hey, what am I?
(I guess someone could be capable of stalking my birthday - this doesn't count!)


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09 Aug 2019, 11:09 am

Too bad astrologers use 3000-year old rules, a 2000-year old ephemeris, and a 12-sign zodiac.

There are 13 signs in the actually zodiac, and 88 total constellations in the sky.

Accuracy? Fuggeddaboudit!


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09 Aug 2019, 11:13 am

I believe in astrology. It's one of my long est-going special interests and i know quite a bit about tarot and birth charts too. Also the symbolism and mythology behind it is so interesting to me. Most religions and cultures accept the astrological signs too, which makes me think there's some truth to it.
I know what you mean about meeting people and learning their sign, i find it fun to think about how they fit their sign. I'm a capricorn btw and i am indeed a very realistic, pragmatic and logical person.



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09 Aug 2019, 1:12 pm

There is, actually, atleast some truth to what they say about the traits of each astrology sign. I'm not saying there aren't crazy and misleading people out there, who tell you that a certain astrology sign is kind and friendly and the other isn't, and so on. It's simply a general view about the characteristics.
When they say about Gemini's that they are communicative people, there is actually some truth in that. Basically, every Gemini person i have met - and by watching what their birthday was, I knew they were real Gemini's and not just me guessing they're Gemini's. They were all, to some extent, communicative in generally - talkative, likes to chat frequently and have long conversations. This was true about every single Gemini person I have met and got to know deeply, so it can't all be lies.
There are astrology signs which are more difficult to notice their traits. If you are someone who likes to do a lot of research into things, and you have patience and an "eye" for it, you can easily see things about people just by their astrology sign mainly.
If you believe astrology signs and what is said about them is all wrong and stupid, you've got a lot left to learn and you need to get out of the bubble you are stuck in.


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09 Aug 2019, 1:44 pm

People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.


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09 Aug 2019, 1:56 pm

Fnord wrote:
People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.

Explaining the subject and why it is way more accurate and real than you think, is probably impossible when you have the general attitude that it is all wrong and made up of lies - then no matter how much time and effort I put in to explain to you, you wouldn't understand anyway. So I won't bother.
I will bother to say this: Don't state your personal opinion and attempt to present it as a fact. You can say you disagree, you can say you believe it is made up of lies or is just generally inaccurate.
A considerable part of Astrology is indeed made up of lies and misleading information. That I am aware of and fully agree with. But, I am not talking about that part. I am talking about traits you are born with in accordance with your sign.
If our discussion will continue with you telling me how I am wrong and everything you are going to say about the matter is right, let's stop here then, mr. can't be wrong.
Some people on the forums should remain silent about certain subjects they're totally ignorant about, I believe. I do the same for threads made about subjects I know nothing about, and I never felt shame for doing so. It's the right thing to do. Learn from me.


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09 Aug 2019, 2:02 pm

"If our discussion will continue with you telling me how I am wrong and everything you are going to say about the matter is right, let's stop here then, mr. can't be wrong."

I'm not reading his comments that way.



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09 Aug 2019, 2:07 pm

Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.
Explaining the subject and why it is way more accurate and real than you think, is probably impossible when you have the general attitude that it is all wrong and made up of lies - then no matter how much time and effort I put in to explain to you, you wouldn't understand anyway. So I won't bother...
There is a very simple way to support your assertion; just tell me what sign I was born under and get it right on the first try.

Even better if you can tell me the exact date, day of the week, time, and location of my birth as well. Please specify the time zone, as well as the latitude and longitude. Please also state, which zodiac and ephemeris you are using.

Do all of that, and I will surely be convinced.

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09 Aug 2019, 2:11 pm

red_doghubb wrote:
"If our discussion will continue with you telling me how I am wrong and everything you are going to say about the matter is right, let's stop here then, mr. can't be wrong." I'm not reading his comments that way.
Oh, let him grumble. I used to be an astrologer, so I know all of the arguments from both sides. I know how it is to be met with skepticism and alternative explanations when all that is really wanted is to be believed.

Who knows? He may be the first person to prove that astrology is valid and thus turn the world of empirical science upside-down!


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09 Aug 2019, 2:15 pm

Fnord wrote:
Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.
Explaining the subject and why it is way more accurate and real than you think, is probably impossible when you have the general attitude that it is all wrong and made up of lies - then no matter how much time and effort I put in to explain to you, you wouldn't understand anyway. So I won't bother...
There is a very simple way to support your assertion; just tell me what sign I was born under and get it right on the first try.

Even better if you can tell me the exact date, day of the week, time, and location of my birth as well. Please specify the time zone, as well as the latitude and longitude. Please also state, which zodiac and ephemeris you are using.

Do all of that, and I will surely be convinced.

:D

You're missing the point. I'll pass.
Another thing I wanted to add on the Astrology subject:
When I did my research on other people and whether traits match with them or not, I did it as a "side hobby". It was difficult and you can't always do it on everybody, especially people who are more of the "untalkative" kind.
But obviously, for example, you can't tell what somebody's astrology sign is just by forum posts, or when they are sitting in a restaurant and just eating. You gotta have a full length conversation with them, get to know them personally, etc.
If you're asking if I can find out someone's astrology sign just by seeing them pass by me randomly on the street, then no, I cant. Same goes for someone I met online and talked to via text.
And if you want to share with us what your astrology sign, you're welcome to. If not, then not. No argument.


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09 Aug 2019, 2:19 pm

Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.
Explaining the subject and why it is way more accurate and real than you think, is probably impossible when you have the general attitude that it is all wrong and made up of lies - then no matter how much time and effort I put in to explain to you, you wouldn't understand anyway. So I won't bother...
There is a very simple way to support your assertion; just tell me what sign I was born under and get it right on the first try. Even better if you can tell me the exact date, day of the week, time, and location of my birth as well. Please specify the time zone, as well as the latitude and longitude. Please also state, which zodiac and ephemeris you are using. Do all of that, and I will surely be convinced.
You're missing the point. I'll pass...
You're dodging the issue. I'll laugh.

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09 Aug 2019, 2:22 pm

@Noam, i understand what you mean. I see astrology as a way to get to know people better, and somehow i often found a connection between their sign and how they behave. I also don't really care to convince people to believe in it. But it's a fun subject to discuss and research.



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09 Aug 2019, 2:35 pm

Fnord wrote:
Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
Noam2353 wrote:
Fnord wrote:
People born under any sign can be "communicative", "kind and friendly", "assertive", "relaxed and easy-going", et cetera -- it has more to do with confirmation bias than any alleged planetary or stellar influences.
Explaining the subject and why it is way more accurate and real than you think, is probably impossible when you have the general attitude that it is all wrong and made up of lies - then no matter how much time and effort I put in to explain to you, you wouldn't understand anyway. So I won't bother...
There is a very simple way to support your assertion; just tell me what sign I was born under and get it right on the first try. Even better if you can tell me the exact date, day of the week, time, and location of my birth as well. Please specify the time zone, as well as the latitude and longitude. Please also state, which zodiac and ephemeris you are using. Do all of that, and I will surely be convinced.
You're missing the point. I'll pass...
You're dodging the issue. I'll laugh.

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Lol my first guess for our Fnord would be Taurus, my second Capricorn :D

I am a typical, talkative, creative, sociable and shallow Gemini. Shallow in the sense that I am content with knowing a little about many subjects.
Noam says he is interested in astrology, he is not claiming to be a psychic. Latitude indeed.


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09 Aug 2019, 2:44 pm

AprilR wrote:
... I see astrology as a way to get to know people better... it's a fun subject to discuss and research.
It was also a great way for me to meet women! Tarot readings were fun too, as I would sit right next to female clients and explain what each card meant, and in great detail...

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09 Aug 2019, 8:49 pm

The other day I saw a video about insane parents where a mother of two kids expecting her third was full-on panic mode because she was a Taurus and her baby was going to be born an Aries. She said her other two kids were a Taurus and a Capricorn and they got along well with her and each other, but she was acting if she was going to give birth to a demon or a nightmarish space alien or something because the baby was going to be Aries. She was all like, "What's an Aries like as a baby? A toddler? A TEENAGER?"

:roll: :lol:

According to what I've read up about astrology, I should be mortal enemies with my dad and my father because I'm Aquarius, my brother's a Cancer and my dad's a Pieces. But we not only get along very well but they're the two men in my whole life that really matter to me. People shouldn't take the Zodiac seriously, it's just for fun.

Of course, that's what we should be saying about certain *other* beliefs...



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