Questionnaire for Scientists. (Males in particular)
Astrology is too unscientific and vague to be of any use. It is better to walk around in complete darkness rather than to hold a dimly-lit candle.
The 3 Magi (Persian Astrologers) who "followed the star" were just fortunate since their methodology was based on nonsense. They were definitely foolish to have embarked on a 500-mile journey by camel just because of a hunch that they had.
There is no such thing as luck or synchronicity. Nothing is linked that is not scientifically related. Most things can be explained by chaos theory.
Galilei, Copernicus, Kepler, Brahe and Newton may be amongst the greatest scientists of all time but they were fools to have practised astrology.
Assuming the arbitrary figure of there being about 100 general delusions one can suffer from, I agree the odds of these great men all suffering from the same delusion are about one in ten billion.
I, along with the majority of the scientific community, am placing the foundation stone of my education and whole belief system on that single chance. (I agree that in most instances that would make me a sure loser)
Astrology irritates me. It threatens my education, knowledge and status and is practised by a bunch of charlatans.
We are near the boundaries of discovering all laws governing the Universe. Science can explain just about everything that takes place.
The precession of the equinoxes disproves astrology. We also found errors with Newton's theories as well as relativity and evolution, so pretty much everything is a load of bunkum.
The week Pluto or Saturn hit my Sun nothing happened. Same when they hit Venus - ask my ex. (Author: Sorry, I don't mean to make fun of this. The week Pluto hit my Sun my father died)
The obstetrician at my birth created more of a gravitational pull on me than did Mars. We can only look at gravity. There can be no other possible force. There are no more forces or energies to be discovered.
On the subject of gravity, I can accept that the Moon affects most animal life on earth. What confuses me is that this holds true for animals living in a desert, even when the Moon is on the other side of the Earth and it's gravity is swamped by it. I shudder to think how small Pluto's gravity is when acting through the Earth, but those that have studied it's effects for many years tell me it is the most powerful planet, even when in this position. It is even stronger when in conjunction, i.e. when acting THROUGH or parallel to the mass of the Sun. Quite amazing. Two grains of sugar a mile away having such a huge influence on the inhabitants of a lentil hidden behind a pumpkin.
Humans are fickle and will gladly pass down a lie from generation to generation for 7000 years. These people have nothing better to do.
There is no common thread in the Tarot, Runes, i-Ching, Kabbalah, bone-throwing, tea-leaf reading or similar bunkum. Random means random. The microcosm does not reflect the macrocosm. Only gravity and inertia act on the objects.
I know how to progress a birthchart using primary directions and secondary progressions. I am aware of transits and progressions of my own birthchart and they do not affect me or my circumstances at all.
My total experience and study of Astrology adds up to a few hours but I like to argue with those who have studied it for 40 years or more.
I am aware that Albert Einstein was "favorably impressed" by an astrological treatise compiled by a nephew of Dr. Adler.
Astrology spreads purpose, hope and unity. I prefer to spread chance, sterility and random-theory. In my opinion, God throws dice.
My associates would ridicule me if I looked deeper into the subject.
The billion or so people around the world who see some degree of truth in astrology are all misguided. This group, sadly, includes my wife and her friends.
I tried to tell her but she laughed at me.
What?
Please send any queries or objections to po@handdraw1000chartsread400booksonastrologyandthendecide.com
In a nutshell, the greatest scientists of all time either practised or were impressed by astrology.
If you want a quick way to prove that Astrology is valid, try the following:
1) You will find a significantly higher percentage than 8.3% of a fair sample of disk-jockeys and radio commentators are Geminis. (More like 30-40%). If you include Gemini on the Ascendant this percentage will be even higher.
2) You will find a significantly higher percentage than 8.3% of Capricorns suffer skin problems 'beyond the norm' in their youth and teens.
