Astrology has long been a topic of fascination for many people, with around a quarter of Americans believing in its ability to shape lives. However, scientists have always been skeptical of the idea that celestial bodies can influence our destiny or that zodiac signs can define our personalities.
Recently, researchers led by Spencer Greenberg from Clearer Thinking conducted a study to test the validity of astrology. The initial study attempted to predict various aspects of people’s lives based on their astrological sun signs. Surprisingly, the results showed that sun signs were unable to predict any of the facts accurately.
In response to criticism, the research team collaborated with six experienced astrologers to design a new study. This time, 152 experienced astrologers were given detailed information about twelve individuals, including answers to 43 questions about their lives and personalities, as well as five full astrological charts. The astrologers were tasked with matching the correct natal chart to each person, with only one being the true match.
Despite their confidence in their abilities, the astrologers performed no better than random guessing. On average, they only got 2.49 out of 12 matches correct, which was close to what would be expected by chance. Even those who considered themselves experts in astrology could not outperform amateurs in the study.
The lack of agreement among astrologers on which chart matched which person further questioned the reliability of astrological interpretations. The study concluded that astrologers were unable to demonstrate any predictive power beyond chance when it came to matching individuals to their natal charts.
The results of the study, which were published on the Clearer Thinking website, suggest that astrology may not have the ability to predict or influence people’s lives as its practitioners claim. The researchers also provided the questions used in the study for individuals to test themselves.
In conclusion, despite the widespread belief in astrology, the study showed that astrologers were unable to accurately match people to their astrological charts, casting doubt on the validity of astrological practices.