Theoretically speaking, how are the chances of people having the same personality in one lifetime?

Question

Ok here's the rules; and they're quite simple.

Based on the study of Astrology (and NOT daily horoscopes), how much is the chance that you and someone else would share the same chart and thus, according to astrology, have the exact same personality?

Imagine a lifetime is 84 years, roughly the time of Uranus' orbit around the zodiac, from our point of view.

Now, take what you know about astrology and try to calculate it, in a theoretical fashion. Leave out all the variables, and just use the constants.



Now for all those willing to test this out, maybe a basic course in astrology could be useful, so as to make sure you don't leave anything out.

This is not as much a question, as it is a contest for 'who gets the 10 points?'. There is an actual answer, and only the one who comes up with that one, or is close with their calculations (so add them in your answer as well) wins the 10 points.

I already know the answer so there's no use in trying to give me a random one.

Good luck! :)

Just one more add; this little contest is made to show those people who argue that humanity cannot consist out of only 12 personalities, that astrology is much more than just that, and that - considering astrology - the real chance of 2 people having the same personality is far slimmer than daily horoscopes and new-age astrologers would like you to think.

Forgot to add, those who express their ignorance through trying to make astrology look like it's shite, either get a bad rating, or get flagged - depending on how bad an answer they give.

I meant this to be a serious calculation which people can only manage if they know a thing or two about astronomy or astrology - and preferrably both.

Lioncourt, close - but behaviour and personality are two different things. Behaviour is largely influenced by the environment, whereas personality is largely influenced by genes, or by birth. That aside; I did say 'theoretically speaking'...

Okay; again, to clear things up: these are the rules.

- Take a period of 84 years, any period.
- calculate how many different charts can be made between that period.
- LEAVE OUT THE VARIABLES! If you don't, not only can it never be calculated, but the answer would be pretty clear and simple; then chances would be 0 because with variables, the combinations are ENDLESS.
- I wanted to keep it simple, because I realise that most people who come here, do not have a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy, so just the simple basics are enough

Those few things should be enough even to come up with an answer which basically proves that Astrology does not support the idea that humanity can be divided in 12 personalities.

Answer 1

I'd like to believe no, is the answer to your question.

It's a great question in my opinion though,
It was very thought provoking :)

There are many levels and reasons I believe the answer is "No"
to your question, But it would take me forever to write it all out,
And I have to get ready for work sadly.


If you are truly interested in hearing my reasons
for the answer strictly being no to your question......
Please don't hesitate in contacting me,
Because I'd be more than happy to share my opinions.


:)

Answer 2

It could never happen. The characteristics could conceivably be similar, but the stimulus to any given situation would be bound by reactions of the respective people at hand. This is not a question that is easily answered by a math equation, people are far too complex and the variabkes , math-wise still cannot detrmine the human psyche for one. Secondly, 'Personality' continues to evolve and for any two people, the envirnment would be another thing to look at. For instance, you can have two people born at the same time, let us say between minutes, there are still the variables of outr influences as well as the melding of that with the data given for a horoscope, and both would have a differnt timing, as free will DOES enter into this. If Astrology were a hard fast rule, our society would never be able to duplicate it, down t the finite aspect of degrees, or the decante theory. In short, similarities might be present, however each person is different from birth, even before this, the living and growing experience friom ineutero would play in here making each peson just as unique as can be. There is NO WAY to do the math on this, and any math or numbers that are come up with are left with a leeway of lattitude and there would have to be room for error.Signs are a mask of the persona and charchter, none of the combinations of the twelve signs are exact enough to pin point to a finite degree the personality always evoloving and the more steadfast and concrete character. The degrees here each mean something and being that there are 30 or 31 in each minute, the mathmatical variables are fathomless. Other things are as well taken into account such as name, environ, and the people then raising the individual. The math hence is impossible.....threfore each interpretation will be as different as the people are. My answer stands.

Answer 3

Pointless to use math in such a case. There is a big difference between person living in a high rise (could be public housing not because of wealth) in Chicago, a nomad woman in Mongolia, or a native chief that lives in the Amazon jungle. Statistics are not universal when it comes to personality. Besides it is not unheard of that due to an event in ones life, some may "find God" or become an athist. That would make a big change in one's personality.

Answer 4

i could say 'stay in case you want', 'flow in case you want'. see you later as my contacts wrote me once a month or so. only to assert hi. My music of right this moment became Darling Nikki. My day became undesirable, yet interesting. I realized lots right this moment!

Answer 5

Nil. simple. That's why we are called individuals.
Astrology is not a science and has no validity, wake up.

Answer 6

0% chance. You just wasted alot of time writing all this crap out.

Answer 7

Absolutely not. We are all individuals.