are horoscopes really true?

Question

i'm a taurus. Are the things said about taurus true or are they just stuff?

Answer 1

In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets, the astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person's birth. The word "horoscope" is derived from Greek words meaning "a look at the hours" (horoskopos, pl. horoskopoi, or "marker(s) of the hour.") Other commonly used names for the horoscope in English include astrological chart, astro-chart, celestial map, sky-map, star-chart, cosmogram, vitasphere, radical chart, radix, chart wheel, or simply chart, among others. It is used as a method of divination regarding events relating to the point in time it represents and forms the basis of the horoscopic traditions of astrology.

In common usage, horoscope often refers to an astrologer's interpretation, usually through a system known as sun sign astrology. In particular, many newspapers and magazines carry horoscope columns based on celestial influences in relation to the placement of the Sun in the zodiac on the day of a person's birth, identifying the person's sun sign
well i fell they are 50% true

Answer 2

I only have 1 horoscope app on my iPhone that I think is fantastic - and it is Jonathon Cainer (you can download it for free!) He is a very well known astrologist and I always find his daily and weekly predictions are pretty accurate. But that's the thing with horoscopes, you can always somehow find a way to relate to them!
"You've been feeling a bit anxious about something lately, whether it be work or love. You are feeling like you aren't being noticed and want a bit more attention. This week, you will get exactly what you want or you will realise that maybe what you want, isn't what you need." I just made that up, but I can guarantee a lot of people can read that and say "yep that's true!" I think in general, horoscopes are a bit of fun. But don't get wrapped up in them just because they are right one or two times.. Because you can't really, possibly have the exact same thing happening to you as everyone else in your star sign. Doesn't seem realistic!!

Answer 3

Character traits associated with the Sun Signs are based on thousands of years of observations. Even so there is more to astrology than just the Sun Sign. A proper horoscope will include a balanced interpretation of all the planets in all the signs and houses and their aspects to each other along with many other considerations. The things said about Taurus aren't just made up but you would get a more accurate character reading from your actual birth chart.

Answer 4

The day to day horoscopes are sometimes on the money but they need to cover a lot of people so they tend to be broad. The ones based on the personalities of certain signs can offer a lot of insight. Chinese astrology tends to be more specifically true. The one thing I tried that blew me away with it's accuracy was biorhythm. You can find a free program for it at nonags.com - give it a try, you will be amazed!

Answer 5

What people are being observered? Did they go to the Amazon rainforest or the Artic circle and observe people?

Those who defend astrology by pointing out how accurate professional horoscopes are. Astrology “works,” it is said, but what does that mean? Basically, to say astrology works means that there are a lot of satisfied customers and one can shoehorn any event to fit a chart. It does not mean that astrology is accurate in predicting human behavior or events to a degree significantly greater than mere chance. There are many satisfied customers who believe that their horoscope accurately describes them and that their astrologer has given them good advice.

Such evidence does not prove astrology so much as it demonstrates the Forer effect, and confirmation bias. Good astrologers give good advice, but that does not validate astrology. There have been several studies that have shown that people will use selective thinking to make any chart they are given fit their preconceived notions about themselves and their charts. Many of the claims made about signs and personalities are vague and would fit many people under many different signs. Even professional astrologers, most of whom have nothing but disdain for sun sign astrology, can’t pick out a correct horoscope reading at better than a chance rate.

Yet, astrology continues to maintain its popularity, despite the fact that there is scarcely a shred of scientific evidence in its favor.

Answer 6

well my dear many people say this and that but remember even science doesnt hold many answers to a lot of stuff like life after death or afterlife experiences what happen before the big bang. But i really believe some of the stuff about horoscopes is really true

Answer 7

i very much believe in horoscopes and yes what they say is true my son is a Taurus and he is so very bull headed couldn't be a more stubborn kid on earth. i am a Gemini and although i don't like all that is said about me i must admit it is true .

Answer 8

You are More than a Sun Sign
The relative positions of all the bodies in our Solar System to each other and their positions within the 12 Zodiac Signs, flavour your basic character that is initially set by the Ruling Planet.
An Astrologer draws your individual Birth Chart, by placing at the exact position in the Zodiac, at the time of your birth - the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune & Pluto. Some Astrologers will also take into account a variety of Asteroids.

I can not overemphasize how this combination of influences, positions and inter-relationships, shift what a professional Astrologer considers not only for your Character at time of birth but how the chart of past, present & future moments influence your behaviour and reactions to circumstance, what the public think is predicting the future. This is in fact more like forecasting the weather but does have the advantage of totally predictable planetry positions.

Your 'Stars' or Sun Sign column as popular in magazines and web sites, use ONLY the Suns basic position in the Zodiac, it can be uncannily close at times but is only the first of many considerations when it comes to understanding you, your motives, how you react in different situations and of great importance to you - how the predictable positions of planets will influence your future. The interpretation of that comes down to the technical skills and intuitive abilities of the Astrologer.

The Sun Sign is what most people know without a doubt. It is also (usually) the most obvious part of the personality. The Sun is the conscious self. It is the behavior one is most comfortable with. It is the every day, fair-weather self. But there is much more to you than your Sun Sign..

.. when emotions run high....

That's when the Moon Sign comes out. We generally react in emotional situations according to the Moon Sign. This is the primal, subconscious self. You may even fantasize about behaving more like that sign, but it may not feel natural to you unless you're filled with happiness or sadness or anger. The Moon Sign also comes out when you feel very safe - either by yourself or with people you trust.

But what about...


The Rising Sign?

This is the most difficult element of the chart to explain, but may be even more important than the Sun Sign. In a nutshell, it is the Higher Self. You came into this life with one of the 12 signs of the zodiac on the horizon. This sign represents your horizon - your aspirations, what you look for in the world, and what you want to reflect. It is not surprising that much of your outward appearance, or the way you present yourself to others is determined by the Rising Sign, (and also by any planets that were rising when you were born - the Sun, Moon and planets rule the Zodiac - so a person with Venus rising is much like a Libra or Taurus rising, and Moon rising is just like Cancer rising, etc.) We want to attract and bring into our lives that which we aspire to. A Libra rising person looks for beauty, equality and comfort - and his/her natural beauty and charm are helpful in bringing it. An Aries rising individual looks for excitement and new challenges. Her/his look of bold determination and fearlessness is conducive to finding it!

Why is the Rising Sign so important? Once you discover why you have the particular Rising Sign you do, you will be on the road to realizing and sharing one of your most powerful gifts. It represents an important aspect of what you were born to work on perfecting in this life

Answer 9

sometimes they're true. not eveything your horoscopes says is true. i'm a libra and my horoscope said that i like to be chatty, well, i talk better on paper then words. i like being left alone and independent and i'm more concerned on getting my career straightened out then getting into a serious relationship.

Answer 10

No. Horoscopes are just a load of people wanting to make ca$h off you and telling you some pretty general stuff that has chances to be true according to certain interpretations.