![]() The Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Aztecs, the Mayans, or the Chinese developed complex astrological systems, trying to predict the future of their nations and even that of civilizations. Most of the world’s ancient civilizations, with the notable exception of the Jews, had their own way of linking the course of the stars to the paths of men. ![]() Astronauts on the International Space Station, NASA researchers, and their colleagues who spend their nights counting the stars in the firmament are never mentioned on the astrologers’ list, nor do they chip in with their opinions in the newspapers about people’s destinies. In reality, horoscopes (astrology) and science (astronomy) have nothing in common. The association between celestial bodies and events on Earth seems shrouded in mystery and science, but the key question remains: Why don’t astrologers win all the money from sportsbooks? Why can’t they guess lottery numbers? Why do horoscope headings in newspapers contain expressions such as “it’s possible, maybe, should” etc.?Įven some companies who claim to be involved in the recruitment of top employees ask candidates for their zodiac sign, to see to what extent they are compatible with their employer or office colleagues’ claims. ![]() ![]() The daily horoscope is sometimes seen as a quasi-scientific method of predicting the future, other times as a preoccupation of childish adults, a way of calming one’s curiosity about tomorrow. ![]()
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