2006-09-26 05:38:58 · 15 answers · asked by golaicecream 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Horoscopes
mine always come true! x
2006-09-26 05:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horoscopes are based on Barnum statements, which are clever statements that sound as if they are specific and unique, but are in fact very ambiguous and can be interpreted in a multitude of ways, so there are bound to be people out there who THINK they have had a true horoscope. I did an experiment once, I signed up for a free on-line horoscope service and kept them for a year. Then one day when I had nothing better to do, I went over them and picked out all the ambiguity, repetition and weasle-words. There was not a lot left, but when stripped down to specifics, not one prediction had been realised. They missed major events like the break up of a relationship, a promotion at work, and the diagnosis of a serious illness.
2006-09-26 12:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are so broad that sometimes they do come true. But not always. I also think that if you really want to believe in them then they can come true. It's just funny how people only want to beleive the good stuff, and the bad they ignore.
2006-09-26 16:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Susa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally, but recently they've been a bit behind , so i think maybe not ,because I'm kinda reading into them what i want to believe. Is that vague enough to be a good horoscope prediction?
2006-09-28 09:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by toni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine dont because they always involve sumthin like :
'work has been a tough struggle. ur boss isn't on the nice side. a new colleague is on the way, and things will blossom again.'
hello i am only 14!
2006-09-26 12:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Button.Monster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wish They did I would Be richer and younger many a time
2006-09-26 17:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are so vague they are bound to come true occasionally
also, we like patterns & positives, so we easily forget the (>50% of) times it doesn't come true
don't be a slave to superstition - make your own truth!
2006-09-26 12:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by echo c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mine has been totally accruate. Oddly but true.
2006-09-26 17:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by FacingEviction 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe in them
2006-09-29 13:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by Kerryx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine comes true
2006-09-28 22:00:36 · answer #10 · answered by babykatdream099 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋