Astrology and Horoscopes are Real

Yes, the BoP is on me since I did not state otherwise in the rules. I aim to play well with others. . http://www.youtube.com... I'll begin with you, a Virgo, the virgin (maybe). Here's a general overview of your sign. For a person of your age whose sexual prowess has not yet been fully realized, your sign provides some future insight to what to avoid in relationships. And when you do come into your own, a Virgo will immediately want to wash the sheets after doing the deed. Second, you knew your sign. If astrology is not real why would you have interest in knowing your sign? It seems that everyone knows their sign; why is that? Astrology dates back to 3,000 BC Mesopotamia, it's more than 5,000 years old. It is still practiced throughout the world, especially in China, India and amongst some sects of Jews [1,2, 3]In some cultures it is used to guide individuals, in others the aim is to fight against its influence; but influence it has [4]. 1. . https://goo.gl... 2. . http://goo.gl... 3. . http://jyotishvidya.com... 4. . http://goo.gl... Here in the west astrology is considered a pseudo-science. At one time so were acupuncture, massage therapy and herbal medicines. These are now accepted practices [5, 6, 7] It takes a bit of time for west to get its nose out of its arse when it comes to investigating practices of other cultures and what the ancients knew. The question is; with such an extensive history if it were definitively proven to be a false why has it not been cast aside in a similar manner as Greek or Nordic gods, alchemy or other such historical practices? . http://www.debate.org... 5. . http://goo.gl... 6. . http://goo.gl... 7. . http://goo.gl... Rebuttals: Evidence: Dr Percy Seymour ofPlymouth University, researcher of astronomy and astrology at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich in his book “Scientific Proof of Astrology” states that planets have influence over us. The movement and position of planets interferes with the magnetic field of the Earth the variations in this field affects a child's brain(personality traits)[8] Michel Gauquelin, French statistician in 1988, performed statistical analysis of planetary positions with births dates of high profile athletes and found statically significant correlation between planetary positions as predictors of these individual's personalities and success [9]. One of his early works L'Influence des Astres, analyzed data of 5,824 prominent individual against their natal (birth) astrological charts and found statistical relevance to their adult outcomes [10,11]. 8. . http://goo.gl... 9. . http://goo.gl... 10. . http://goo.gl... 11. . http://goo.gl... It is commonly accepted that the orbits of the sun and moon affect the tides on Earth. With the body that's around 60-70% water some studies show it is also affected [12, 13]. NASA published a study in 2007 that correlates the planetary alignment cycle of Venus, Earth, and Jupiter correspond to the sunspot cycle and solar tide cycles whose magnetic resonance reaches Earth [14]. Astrologists believe in what position the Sun and planets are at the time of your birth affects personality and life outcomes. The push and pull between planets and how it affects Earth and the beings on it is evident. Taking all factors into account, planetary magnetic fields on the brain, statistical relevance of birth with planetary alignments and adult outcomes (Gauquelin), tidal effects and planetary positions affecting the Earth corresponding with solar and sunspot cycles, all give credence to astrological impact on people. 12. . http://goo.gl... 13. . http://goo.gl... 14. . http://goo.gl... Free Will: Your planetary birth influence is predictive of personality and events but a person informed on these forces is certainly free to modify fate to a certain degree. In Vedic/Jyotisha astrology, practiced in Hindu India, within a religious context of past lives lived, a person learns of past karmas and the planetary influences that played upon it. In knowing this, a person has the free will to regulate their actions so as not to repeat bad karmic energy [15]. Torah Astrology in Kabbalah believes that the 12 signs of the zodiac and seven planets is God's way of ruling over all that he has created. Individuals have a Mazel, a planetary driven predetermination. Conscientious religious observance counteracts the subconscious pull of the planets [16]. I could go on about how various cultures that use astrology, but the basic essential premises are evident throughout. Planetary arrangements at birth have affect and are predictive of individual traits and events. Free will is not eliminated from the equation, as person may act to counter prediction but the results are indeterminate. 15. . http://goo.gl... 16. . http://goo.gl... (view clip) Horoscopes and Lottery: Western style horoscopes you see in the news papers only give a glimpse into the greater practice of astrology. As you no doubt noticed, these generalized Horoscopes are not detailed. They may state that you will meet someone of significance on a specific day, but their significance will not be apparent until later. Good luck could be anything from a raise in pay to missing all the red lights on your way back home; they are not literal to the events of that day but, forecasts [17]. 17. . https://goo.gl... Predestined Path/Decision Making: My dear opponent you are a Virgo through and through. I bet you have all your holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving. You either keep your room meticulously clean or have some sort of collection artfully arranged. Your Virgo proclivities must shine when dating. Virgo condoms come with a manual and hygienic disposal bag, as well as being a perfect fit with the lowest failure rate possible; Virgos are that fastidious. I presented earlier how personality traits are developed and provided evidence for predisposition of outcomes. The position of planets at certain times in relation to someone's natal chart is used to schedule important events or decisions. Planetary arrangements work favorably or not based on this. Nancy Regan consulted an astrologist for favorable scheduling times for Presidential press conferences, state of the union addresses and debates. An astrologer warmed Nancy that something bad would happen to the President on that specific day in 1981 when the assassination attempt occurred [18,19]. 18. . http://goo.gl... 19. . http://goo.gl... Albert Einstein had a belief in astrology “'Astrology is a science in itself and contains an illuminating body of knowledge. It taught me many things, and I am greatly indebted to it. Geophysical evidence reveals the power of the stars and the planets in relation to the terrestrial” [20]. http://goo.gl... . Ben Franklin used astrology to predict the weather with remarkable accuracy in Poor Richard’s Almanac [21] . http://goo.gl... . In the sub-continent of India prior to marriage both parties Kundli Charts are done to ensure compatibility [22] . http://goo.gl... . Even Fortune Magazine has a horoscope column. Ever here the phrase, “Millionaires don’t use astrology. Billionaires do. ” – J. P. Morgan ? [23] . http://goo.gl... Astrology has greater historical precedence and evidence to prove planetary influence over people than there is for the existence of an omnipotent being. As an atheist you would agree.