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  1. truethat

    Forensic Astrology

    I've been following the Kyron Hormon case on this website http://www.websleuths.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=318 And I was surprised to see a section on Forensic Astrology. I'm sort of interested in this because I know absolutely nothing about it. Of course I think most astrology is a sort...
  2. JoeTheJuggler

    Astrology vs. neuroscience

    I don't mind if a mod cares to move this to the Science subforum. Just read this article: http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/06/22/personality-shows-up-in-brain-structure/ about a study that found several correlations between brain structures (measured via MRI) and personality traits...
  3. Hokulele

    An Astrology Exchange/Challenge

    In another thread, Aquila and I have agreed to exchange an article/video/book/whathaveyou on the topic of astrology. http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=5750075#post5750075 I am starting a new thread rather than continuing in the other one, as I would like this...
  4. Blue Mountain

    Chinese Zodiac: How compatible are you?

    I'm not a believer in astrology, and the very sinplified version of Chinese astrology commonly seen here in the West makes less sense than most. This table came from that most reliable of sources: a placemat at a local Chinese restaurant. |Animal|Years|Compatible with|Avoid| |Rat|1900 1912 1924...
  5. Aquila

    How astrology "works" - the final season

    Recently an astrologer well known in the astrological community named Richard Nolle predicted (sort of) the recent earthquake in Chile:you can read it here: http://www.astropro.com/forecast/predict/2010-all.html#86 He has also made several vague predictions of other world events in the...
  6. Thing

    The Observer drops astrology column

    The (UK) Observer is still somewhat hysterical compared to its daily sister the Guardian, but at least in their latest cost-cutting reorganisation they've dropped their embarrassing astrology column. http://www.neilspencer.co.uk/ I might even buy a paper copy next Sunday to reward them.
  7. M

    Astrofaces: a hoax or something else?

    A while ago, I came across this site called Astrofaces. According to people who believe in astrology, it's not just your sun sign that's important, but also your ascendant and moon sign. These are supposed to have an impact on your personality, appearance, etc. This site doesn't seem to be...
  8. lionking

    24% of Australian are atheists, but......

    34% believe in UFOs, 51% believe in angels, 25% believe in creationism, 41% believe in astrology, 49% in ESP and 22% in witches. http://www.theage.com.au/national/god-is-still-tops-but-angels-rate-well-20091218-l5v9.html A lot of work needs to be done out there.....
  9. Astro Teacher

    Split Thread General astrology discussion with Astro Teacher

    Split from: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156374 It is nearly impossible to "test" Astrology in this way. Natal astrology especially falls into the difficulty of validating astrology in this manner. I always tell my students of astrology that is it very hard to...
  10. S

    Why do (some) astrologers ask for the exact time of birth?

    Often when trying to design tests for astrology (as seen, for example, in this thread) we find that the astrologer wants an exact time of birth, often down to the minute. Obviously this is problematic for a number of reasons, mainly that there's no commonly accepted definition of the exact...
  11. Kuko 4000

    Astrology test protocol in progress..

    My friend is a big time believer in astrology. He is also an Ayurvedic consult and a Yoga teacher. He has now started to study astrology and is willing to participate in a test of its effectiveness. First of all: If you want to participate in this test please do NOT post your birth details...
  12. L

    School Project about superstition

    Hello I'm a 12th grade high school student that is working on a project about superstition. One part contains an investigation about horoscopes. I would like to do a similar investigation that James Rand once did. Of some reason I'm not allowed to post URLs before I have made 15 posts so if you...
  13. S

    How are the Zodiac signs determined ?

    This is more an astronomy that astrology question. I know that that your Zodiac Sign is supposed to be determined by the position of the Sun at your date of birth. What is not very clear in my mind is how ? Is it the position of the Sun at noon ? So basically if you are Aquarius it means that...
  14. nettiemoore

    Need a one-liner about astrology

    So I have to fill out an employee profile for display -- Favourite Book and Movie, Who would you like to sit next to on a plane, What are you currently reading etc etc & blah. But one is "Zodiac sign and traits." :covereyes I thought of a few things along the lines of "Astrology is brain...
  15. Pixel42

    New online astrology test for SlayerofCliffracers and astroman818

    The story so far: Both SlayerofCliffracers and astroman818 have claimed successful personal use of astrology. astroman818 has taken an online test here, which he failed, but has indicated his willingness to try again. SlayerofCliffracers has done readings for several posters which he claims have...
  16. SusanB-M1

    Info on Percy Seymour please

    The following is an extract from a post elsewhere, so I wonder if anyone can tell me if this Percy Seymour is genuine and non-woo? thank you. I can supply more of the post if necessary. n English astronomer named Percy Seymour has formulated a scientific theory of astral influences that...
  17. krelnik

    Topics for upcoming Season 7 of Penn & Teller

    The seventh season of Penn & Teller's cable TV show which I cannot name here (but which can be abbreviated "B.S.") is coming later this year. Penn Jillette is on Twitter, and he has mentioned working on the scripts for this coming season several times over the last two months. Assuming they do...
  18. tube

    Astrology and the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

    Cryptozoologist Loren Coleman speculates on the synchronicity and astrological meaning of the recent terrorist attacks in India: http://copycateffect.blogspot.com/2008/11/indias-911-synchronicity-and.html While no cryptids were mentioned in this essay, the connection between Bin Laden and...
  19. Gord_in_Toronto

    Sarah Palin Complete Zodiac Natal Horoscope

    Not 100% sure this belongs here. I must admit I first was going to post it in Humour. :D http://www.palmreader.com/web/node/28 I find it as informative as, as . . . sorry words fail me. :o
  20. Brainster

    Obama/Biden Horoscope

    It's woo, but of course there are some amusing bits: The inability to see himself from a spiritual viewpoint, and to see his own best qualities has not been a notable failing for Obama this election. Errr, no, let's not go there. Silly stuff of course, and please feel free to post...
  21. T

    Climb aboard the failboat; she did not see this in the stars.

    It is pretty bad when you live in California, and you cannot even "predict" an earthquake. Watch the video; I at least, would have said: "I told you this would happen!" http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-53202
  22. A

    Astrology as a God decree, Million Dollar Challenge

    I am here to get feedback from those who post here. I have worked for 4 years to get good enough to take on the million dollar challenge. By all means I have just barely unlocked the information in astrology. I found the timing code. I also found many special meanings to what it is saying. Kind...
  23. F

    Monthly Psychic Fair in Anaheim, CA, USA

    :woo I've lived in Anaheim for almost a decade, and this is the first time I've seen this advert and website: The Learning Light Foundation SoCal's Largest Psychic Fair Shopping Bazaar & Free Lectures 2nd Saturday of Every Month 10am to 5pm $2 Admission $15 - $50 for Readings $20...
  24. FramerDave

    Astrologers predict 2008 election

    Looks like a slow news day over at ABC. Apparently not just one, but a whole gaggle of astrologers have predicted the outcome of the 2008 presidential election. http://tinyurl.com/3qjoh9 Also linked in the article is a "prediction" about the 2000 election: http://asteroidman.com/2000.html If...
  25. Gord_in_Toronto

    Astrology Strikes Again -- French Football Team Loses Impressively

    Based on today's results -- a 4 to 1 drubbing by the Netherlands, this appears to working really well (or so the one quarter of me that is Dutch appreciates). :shocked:
  26. Diagoras

    Astrologers say stars, not people, will determine the Democratic candidate

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/05/30/2008-05-30_forget_votes_stars_say_hillary_clinton_m.html Something about this article makes me want to bang my head into a wall repeatedly. Well, I guess this whole "democracy" thing is a scam. Don't bother voting, anybody; the outcomes are...
  27. M

    Mars in Cancer: Joe Horn and Texas Law

    2:03 pm Nov 17 2007: Pasadena Texas. Joe Horn sees two African Hispanic men robbing a neighbor’s house, he call the police on a cell phone, while talking to the Police dispatcher who tells him not to fire, he shoots and kills both, the shooting was witnessed by a plain clothes officer who had...
  28. D

    Randi/Brown astrological profile

    Does anyone have a copy of the generic personality profile that Randi uses to debunk astrology by giving everyone in a group of people the same reading? Derren Brown also did the same thing on his TV show. There are several groups I think I could educate with this method. It seems to me like...
  29. K

    The Oregonian: Acted out Astrology

    I don't know if this has been posted before, but I found this little gem in the A&E section in today's The Oregonian. Apparently this woman has a workshop in Portland, OR, where your astrology chart is acted out in a class... :boggled: Here's a shining exerpt: Heheh... She said Uranus...
  30. T

    Pluto's gone. But not forgotten!

    I've noticed that since the "ex-" planet Pluto has been down graded, Mystic Meg (UK newspapers) has since stopped using it to refer to, when giving "a reading"! Does she think it's gone off it's orbit and thereby doesn't influence world events any further? Nice to know I don't have to worry...

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