Astrology does it exist?

Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:

I wonder why anyone should advise somebody to respond or not to any thread. Like Vijai, I also don't believe in astrology that I consider a fake science. I have  every right to put forward my views and not leave space open to the irrational thoughts and fake sciences like astrology, palmistry, Vastu , numerology.  Science is universal. True knowledge is universal. But fake sciences are .not so. We have Physics, Chemistry, Maths same everywhere because these are true. On the other hand, we have various brands of astrology and palmistry in the world. Astrology in america differs from Indian. similarly palmistry. Why? Because these are false and fake!.    

I completely agree. This so called "science" is not at all consistent. Sometimes it is accurate sometimes not. That isn't what Science means or advocates. How can someone predict exactly what will happen to all people in the world born during a particular period? In Science, even if one contradiction arises, however small,  the proposed theory has to be rejected completely.

It is a thin line between belief and science for those who lean towards their faith. They see scientific reasoning in what they believe . Personally speaking I would not junk every belief saying that it has no scientific validity and as yet unproven. We have seen many such beliefs that were written off being proven right after a while ..

usha manohar wrote:

It is a thin line between belief and science for those who lean towards their faith. They see scientific reasoning in what they believe . Personally speaking I would not junk every belief saying that it has no scientific validity and as yet unproven. We have seen many such beliefs that were written off being proven right after a while ..

But if we talk about astrology in particular, it can hardly be called a part of Science. Its like throwing a dice while gambling in a casino. You absolutely don't know what the outcome will be, but if it's what you predicted, JACKPOT!!

Abhishek Sharma wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

It is a thin line between belief and science for those who lean towards their faith. They see scientific reasoning in what they believe . Personally speaking I would not junk every belief saying that it has no scientific validity and as yet unproven. We have seen many such beliefs that were written off being proven right after a while ..

But if we talk about astrology in particular, it can hardly be called a part of Science. Its like throwing a dice while gambling in a casino. You absolutely don't know what the outcome will be, but if it's what you predicted, JACKPOT!!

It is the occasional jackpot that attracts people to astrology and palmistry ..I have a relative who is considered an expert at astrological predictions and has a successful career on that . He takes help from the internet  and every other source at his disposal and comes up with something out of which even if two or three things work , people are happy !  

Astrology rightly termed as occasional jackpot. I know a friend who does not know even ABC of astrology but he has been earning thousands of dollars from foreign citizens by foretelling. He is member of a site that solves peoples' problems on line. He gets some phone call every half an hour or even more frequently on internet.  The questions mostly relate to health, love  and  finding some lost relative or friend. He listens carefully and asks some appropriate questions. Then he gives some positive reply. For example, she would meet her lover within one year.  He just understand that people only wish to hear something positive from a 'specialist'  and willing to pay something in return.

Most of our astrologers/ palmists are like this only.  .   

A very useful information. I personally got convinced with your response

rambabu wrote:

A very useful information. I personally got convinced with your response

You just said Thank You on that post. Why do you feel the need to make another post just to acknowledge the previous one?

Some valid argument for and against astrology had been put forward by some thinkers and scientist s , found this one on the net ..

"Can the brain of an unborn child be linked to the cycles of the sun and planet?" "What if evolution, which has provided migrating birds with instinctual star-compasses, has also connected the human brain to the cosmos?

vijay wrote:

Why do you want to waste your time on a doubtful logic. Better spend on some productive activity.

Astrology is an art with its roots in India. Being an Indian, better know about Astrology

As usual lecturing people while the member himself makes senseless posts with no thought or knowledge simply because he does not know what to do with himself. ..

What I know about Astrology about and its different forms like Vedic Astrology and other forms. I said. We generally consult Astrology for naming the Babies.

Very few people go about lecturing others when their own knowledge on the subject is very limited..

Right. you can go ahead  with your opinion

Of course....and why not ?

You are most welcome and I hope no more unnecessary lectures from you since you said you would take care ..

Believe me. I will abide by what a said. I dont want to become an eye sore to the Forum members.

Well you cannot change the past but atleast one can try to become better and make forum a better place for other members rather than treat it like ones private property..

I did not say that Forums are my private property.

You behave as if it is , anyway I dont expect you to accept your own mistakes from what we have seen so far ...you have single handedly messed up the site ..

May be others. I have a long association with this site. I always behaved and will behave in future too.