Astrologers do not necessarily believe in fate. They believe the stars impel not compel. There are 10,000 practicing paid Astrologers and millions of horoscope followers. There are hundreds of books on the topic. Astrology doesn't have to involve psychic phenomenon or even direct causation.
Many Astrologers believe in a natural synchronicity between the stars and events.
Other countries place even more value in it. It is a undisputed scientific fact that the planets have a measurable magnetic, gravitational and electromagnetic influence on the earth. Most people agree that bizarre behavior tends to peak on full moons. Astrology is not limited to natal. There is also electional, horary, mundane, medical, meteorological, Chinese 12 year and millennial.