Astrology should be recognized as a science.

I am new to debating so this will sure be a challenge for me, and you seem to have cut to the core of the issue! Before I begin with addressing my opponents point, I'd like to make a statement. There are two different parts to this debate that need to be addressed. The main issue is whether or not astrology is in fact a science. Because I am confident that astrology is a science, it is also worth discussing the current effects of astrology not being considered a science vs. the potential effects of astrology being considered a science. For sake of length, I will be addressing only the former in this post. I agree on the terms defined by my opponent. Astrology researchers, I admit, are still in the process of determining and understanding the causality that celestial bodies' movements have on humans. ". .. though correlation is necessary for linear causation in the absence of any third and countervailing causative variable, and can indicate possible causes or areas for further investigation. .. " [1]So we see that though correlation is not the cause itself, correlation does point to a potential cause. This is the way in which science operates; knowledgeable attempts at making theories based on the observation and experimentation of what is around us. Many astrologers have conducted research to determine that the correlation (between the placement of celestial bodies and human interaction) is significant enough to study further. This means that the correlation is happening above chance levels. There are four main things needed to prove causality: [2]1. Association2. Prediction3. excluding alternative hypothesis4. dose dependence 1. AssociationHere is research showing that being an astrologer is associated with having Moon in the 10th Sector of the horoscope wheel. This is happening consistently 20% or more than average. . http://users.tpg.com.au... [the site linking chart at 3]And here is research showing an association between murderers and natal charts. . http://www.astrologyresearchjournal.org...2. PredictionHere is research showing that significantly more people than average are injured when the transiting Sun forms a harsh aspect (0* conjunction, 90* square, or 180* opposition) to the native's natal sun. This is a prediction that has results. . http://safire.net...3. Excluding alternative hypothesisWhat could cause celestial bodies' movements to relate to objective events that happen in numerous persons life? Chance? These things are happening over the chance level. One alternative, but not defeating, hypothesis for Astrology is Jung's theory of synchronicity. It states that events can be grouped by meaning regardless of cause or effect. The meaning is significant even if we are not sure "why. " Large objects did fall from the ground before we knew why and how gravity works. 4. Dose dependenceWhen the celestial bodies' positions change, human nature in some way (our thoughts, actions, feelings or physical bodies) changes. For example, in the prediction research shown above, we saw that injuries correlate to harsh aspects between natal and transiting sun. When the sun moves away from that harsh aspect into a harmonious aspect (60* sextile, 120* trine), chances of injuries are decreased exponentially- below the chance levels! When there is no aspect being made, the rates of injuries are happening at chance level. Therefore, the likelihood of injury is dependent upon the position of celestial bodies. Causality. Astrology is an observational method of looking at the cosmos with testable theories and results. A science. Actually, it was the very first science! Vote Pro or take a trip to Pluto!1. . http://en.wikipedia.org...2. . http://www.scribd.com...3. . http://users.tpg.com.au...