Astrology is a science, just like psychology and anthropology are sciences.
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines science as, “A knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.” It defines scientific method as, “Principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.”
Astrology is empirically based. It’s a, “…collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.” Astrology truly is a science.
What’s that you say? Horoscopes couldn’t possibly be scientific? I agree. I don’t believe in the form of astrology you’ve been exposed to either.
I do, however, absolutely believe in authentic astrology, recognized as complex protocols originating between approximately 300 BC and 1700 AD. This body of science was originally intended to outline the overall inclination of your future, and even precise circumstances involving money, career, family, partnerships, love life, sex, power, and much more. An aside, a common misconception among astrology skeptics is that, “your sign has changed…” Cyclical time cycle-based systems of analysis form the foundation for interpreting fate.
Even so, the scientific community routinely dismisses astrology as pseudo-science. Astrology is mocked, yet modern science is rife with fraud and bias.
The scientific community should get their own house in order before casting stones; modern science has serious problems.
Anonymous comment under the above-linked article: “Today’s science is the religion for the atheists. Scientists are the new Messiah who promise to deliver the ‘cure’ and ‘final truth’ for everything, day after day. Scientific world operates like Vatican, with ordained priests, with the power to ex-communicate and burn descending members and voices…”
A minority opinion in the scientific community, even though it may include a valid theory, isn’t just ignored; it can end the researcher’s career. No research grants, no job as a researcher. Follow the money–funds are usually allocated with desired outcomes, and career scientists aren’t above the dark side of human nature.
Despite the widespread skepticism of astrology in the scientific community, you don’t need conventional science authorities to tell you that astrology is a science to benefit tremendously from it. The science of astrology allows you to anticipate twists of fate so that you can mitigate challenges and make the most of your life.
Copyright © 2013 Scott Petullo
One Response
Dear Scott,
I began my studies into the realm of psychology, but quickly found that it was a “soft-science,” and far too generalized to apply to a single individual. Another issue, when one consults with psychologists, all have differing opinions. You can’t find two of them, who agree, on anything.
The “hard-science” that is astrology (numbers comprise birth data), is not a nebulous thing. It is an exact rendition of the energies present, on the date, place and time of one’s birth.