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ENTITY explains horoscopes in 2018.

In 2018 Horoscopes have become a part of everyday life. It’s pretty common to hear people drop phrases like, “You’re such a Capricorn” or will casually mention Gemini season approaching.

There has been a clear rise in the popularity of horoscopes. The Independent claims that 58% of 18-24-year-old Americans believe astrology is scientific and that skepticism in it has decreased. In an age where labels are fluid, it’s interesting to note how much the popularity of horoscopes has grown.

There are many different reasons why people have grown interested in their zodiac signs. Some people genuinely believe in astrology. Others just treat it as a fun pass-time. However, studies have shown that people often turn to horoscopes in times of stress. Perhaps people find comfort in the idea of something stable and predictable.

No matter the reason, astrology, zodiac signs and compatibility charts are increasingly entering into mainstream consciousness. To keep up, here are 4 important things you should know about horoscopes.

1 The basics of horoscope categorization.

ENTITY explains horoscopes in 2018.

ENTITY explains horoscopes in 2018.

 

Astrology has been around for thousands of years. Horoscope history shows how astrology has passed through the hands of the Babylonians, the Greeks, and the Romans all the way to us in the present day. However, it hasn’t always manifested itself as charts in magazine. Astrology started as a science developed to predict weather patterns. From this, it expanded to include human affairs.

People sometimes simplify zodiac signs to the specific sign in the sky upon birth. However, according to Zodiac Signs, the signs are actually determined by much more. The placement of the sun, the moon and the stars are key elements of a person’s sign.

The sky has twelve different sections commonly recognized as the twelve zodiac signs. The way the different celestial bodies interact with one another within these sections is what determines the characteristics of the signs.

The twelve signs are also split into four different elements: water, fire, earth and air. These categories classify personality traits such as passion, sensitivity or rationality.

It’s all much more complicated than people think and only a true astrologer can give a detailed reading.

2 Horoscope compatibility.

ENTITY explains horoscopes in 2018.

Horoscopes are not only about yourself but also about your relationships with others. Because astrology aims to determine your specific personality, it can also evaluate what personalities are more or less compatible with yours.

There are countless love and comparability charts floating around the internet. For example, signs of the same element such as fire signs like Aries, Leo, Sagittarius are compatible. However, the strongest attraction arises in signs from opposite elements. Big thinkers like air elements are very compatible with more emotion-based people like water signs.

In the same way zodiac signs determine attraction, they can also show who can’t stand each other. The next time your Libra friend cries out against your Aries traits, check a compatibility chart to see what exactly rubs her the wrong way.

3 Nicely-packaged horoscopes and where to find them

ENTITY explains horoscopes in 2018.

This is pretty common knowledge. Many publications package horoscopes into neat, easily digestible charts and lists. Websites and magazines everywhere publish daily, weekly and monthly horoscope forecast that try to predict your future in small ways.

The internet has made free access to these charts incredibly easy. A quick Google search brings up popular horoscope sites such as HoroscopeAstrology Zone and even ENTITY itself! Horoscopes have also progressed beyond forecast and compatibility charts to fun quizzes that try to determine what movie or song or city you are based off your sign, making new content around horoscopes grow.

However, there are some sites that carry more authority than others. Sites like The Star and Eugenia Last are run by legitimate astrologers. Next time you’re itching for your horoscope, consider checking those out if you prefer the extra weights of an astrologist’s voice.

4 The Exceptions

As much fun as it is to speculate about horoscopes, forecasts and compatibility charts, it’s much harder than you think to guess another person’s sign. The video above shows people—both believers and skeptics—guessing strangers’ zodiac signs. As you can see, it’s incredibly difficult.

It should also be noted that there is no scientific evidence to date that proves the influence of the stars on a person’s life or personality. The reality is people are very complex and hard to define. That’s the nature of individuality. For every character and preference listed under a specific zodiac sign, there is always an exception. Though horoscope charts don’t have the capacity to explain this, genuine astrologers recognize and work with this complexity.

The aim of present day astrology is to glimpse into a person’s basic traits and preferences. At the same time, it tries to predict the future in minor ways. It’s not an exact science and it doesn’t claim to be.

It’s up to you whether or not you’d like to believe in the accuracy of zodiac signs or dwell on the exceptions.

 

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