astronomy

Celestial objects and the phenomena that surrounds them. What lies above the earth forever out of reach. From moons, to stars, galaxies, and beyond.

It's All in the Stars
There has been a fair bit of scholarly research on the subject of astrology and whether it has scientific or statistical merit-quite a bit more than I expected, honestly. It largely tacks toward there being no statistical correlation between personality traits and the sign in the zōidiakòs kýklos, the zodiac system with which most of us are familiar. There are some who did find correlation, but those studies were not repeatable. I've included a few references to some articles below, for fun. But the question before us isn't about the science, nor is astrology beholden to scientific approval or validation.
By Jim Read5 years ago in Futurism
The Curious Goat
Growing up a Minister’s daughter, for many years I hadn’t given my star sign much thought. My upbringing was somewhat strict, very churchy, and the Zodiac was certainly not table talk at dinner. I could name the books of the Bible and tell you every major story of both testaments but I had no clue about the special characteristics of Capricorns ….
By Carole Lisa Myers5 years ago in Futurism
The Planetarium My Soul Belongs To
It makes sense. Doesn't it? If the Moon affects the Earth based off of its gravitational field. Wouldn't the planets affect the Earth due to their gravitational fields as well? And if these gravitational fields affect Earth itself, it makes sense that the Moon and the planets would affect the creatures living on Earth.
By Amber Fierce5 years ago in Futurism
The war within me
Tiny little piles of paperwork are scattered across various surfaces in the house. There is a looming pile of clean clothes on the recliner. The bedclothes are crumpled into a corner up by the pillows. Dishes are stacked haphazardly on top of each other in the sink.
By Starshine5 years ago in Futurism
Ice and Fire
Listen while you read, for a better experience. "The Power of Leo with Zodiac Music - Meditation for Spiritual Awakening."
By Ahmed Sherief5 years ago in Futurism
Bullheaded
When I was in my senior year all the girls in my homeroom decided to get tattoos. It became a trend that after they turned eighteen, they would come in the next day with their zodiac permanently inked into their bodies. At the time, I didn't even know what my zodiac was, but seeing as they all found it cool enough to 'vandalize' their bodies with it I decided to do some research.
By Amanda Mitchell5 years ago in Futurism
What's Your Sign?
Looking up at the sun, moon and stars have been a marvel for millions of people. It all seems to be the unspoken eighth wonder in our world. They can give you a feeling of insignificance and purpose at the same time. For many people, the stars and sky hold the deepest secrets within our universe that we can only dream of fully understanding.
By Amy Rivers5 years ago in Futurism
Horiscope: Pack Animal
Well, before I tell you about my sign I want to tell you a little bit about me. This way you can make an informed decision on whether or not the sign matches me. I am 35 years old. Life has been hard for me but I try to understand everyone's side of everything. I know that in a conflict both sides have a view point and to some extent both sides are right. Let's be honest from their prospective they are right. If they did not feel that they were right they would not fight. Though, I do acknowledge that some people tend to just like to fight to fight. Although in most cases my own family were not great to me; when I started a family of my own I decided I would do whatever it takes to protect and take care of them. I work many jobs to try to take care of my family. I love to be around trees and greenery. I enjoy being creative through writing, painting, drawing and occasionally crafts. I often ask for the advise of others to try to get a bigger picture of the situation; although I do not always follow the advise.
By Crystal Dawn Lesher5 years ago in Futurism
Differences
Everyone has a moon sign, and are born with a specific moon. What I mean is, an individual when they are born, they are born on one half of the moon chart (1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full, or waning gibbous). Or the other half (3rd quarter, waning crescent, new, or waxing crescent). This is the newest thing I've learned about birth charts.
By Amber Fierce5 years ago in Futurism
A Break Down of My Personality That No One Asked For. Second Place in In the Stars Challenge.
I'll admit it, I kind of have an obsession with personality tests. I happen to know that I am a Type 3, INTP Slytherin. And what have I done with this information? Besides using it to come up with cool aesthetics, not a damn thing. But do I still click on every single Buzzfeed personality quiz that I see? Hell yeah.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Futurism
In The Stars Challenge
It’s no longer a quirky question. Astrology is officially become mainstream, and checking astrology apps has become part of our morning routines. It only makes sense to wonder: what’s the deal with this cosmic art? What can we learn from connecting to the cosmos and understanding our birth charts? If you’re feeling astro-curious, I’m going to break down some of the basics.
By IAM SimplyShan5 years ago in Futurism
November 21, Scorpio
According to my star sign as determined by my natal chart: Scorpios are known for their intensity. They are determined folk that absolutely throw themselves into whatever they do -- but getting them to commit to something is rarely an easy task. In fact, it's better not to even try to "get them" to do anything. Solar Scorpios absolutely have their own mind. Their primary motivation is unlikely to be prestige or even authority -- it's real power. Their power can absolutely be of the "behind the scenes" variety, just as long as they have it.
By Jose Alberto Camacho5 years ago in Futurism