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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

: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...

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...

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:

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...