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Posted: 7/3/2009 12:54:11 PM | I'm sure this has been brought up before, but I'm too lazy to search.
Anyway...
Being fairly religious I tend to not put a lot of stock in astrological compatibility. Then I got to thinking about my past relationships and the people whom I was involved with – more specifically their signs.
I realized that my worst relationships were typically with Aries, with Gemini’s coming in a close second. I also realized that my best relationships were typically with other Cancers, Scorpios or Taurus(es).
Kind of interesting.
How much do stock do you put in signs? What are you best matches and are the same type of people that astrology claims you’re most compatible with? | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:03:28 PM | All my boyfriends so far in my long life have been cancer, or libra, with a scorpio thrown in. But generally either cancer or libra. Libra is my house of groups and other people oddly enough, not my romance house. But this house is at the top of my chart, so this is where my life's focus is. Cancer is near the top also. The top of your chart shows the areas of importance in your life.
I used to be an amateur astrologer and I can't help but notice the similarities of signs, and still even compare charts when I start a relationship, and find that conjunction of my Sun with his Venus more often than not when the attraction, chemistry and affection is just overwhelming.
Then at some point, the planets shift.......and the light goes out of the relationship. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:05:56 PM |
Being fairly religious I tend to not put a lot of stock in astrological compatibility.
"My current set of irrational beliefs prevents me from accepting another set of irrational beliefs."
Context, mate. Context. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:06:32 PM | When you think that we are made of the same sort of matter as the stars and planets, perhaps it's conceivable that if we are conceived when they are in a certain sort of alignment, we will have certain characteristics perculiar to that alignment.
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:07:37 PM | | Thanks for insulting my religious beliefs, care to contribute the coversation, or just troll to create an argument? | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:12:46 PM |
"My current set of irrational beliefs prevents me from accepting another set of irrational beliefs."
Well said! I like that very much. It's all a matter of your belief system including any religious viewpoints when you think about it. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:14:33 PM | I call shenanigans on astrology. Don't believe a word of it.
I don't recall the name of the study but a room frull of college students is given what they think is an accurate description of them based not just on the sign but birth place, time and all the other mumbo jubbo.
The all read the assessments and were asked to rate the accuracy , they all rated it exceptionally high.
They were then asked to trade assessments with the person next to them, every assessment was identical. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:21:41 PM | I don't judge anothers belief in it.
I don't put a any stock in it personally.
What is "fairly religious" any way?
If you are only fairly religious, can someone make fairly fun of it? | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:23:38 PM | | Actually, it seems a little weird to say the reason you discount astrology is because you are religious. Exactly how does astrology differ from religion? I discount religion and astrology for exactly the same reasons. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:26:41 PM | Fairly religious means that I attend church, have my beliefs but do not take them to the extreme of what you would refer to as a "bible thumper."
I said in my original post that I didn't put much stock into the whole astrology topic - that I just found it interesting - I am curious to see what other people think, if they buy into it, if they don't, what they have seen, so on.
So apparently we can't have a fun discussion about something other than "why does my dating life suck" here? | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:33:37 PM | Hi cinsav,
I place no stock whatsoever in astrology and think the world would be a better place without it. So I don't care what "sign" a woman is.
Good Fishing,
Timothy | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:36:33 PM |
How much do stock do you put in signs? What are you best matches and are the same type of people that astrology claims you’re most compatible with?
I think astrology is interesting. I've typically not gotten along with Libras or Geminis but I wouldn't turn down a date with someone that I liked based off of their sign.
I tend to have alot of connections with Taurus, Scorpios & Capricorns. Taurus & Capricorn both being earth signs make the relationship comfortable but kinda boring in the long run. Scorpios are a water sign & are opposite of my sign (Taurus) so it is said that these two signs will have an opposites attract type thing...also a love/hate relationship which I've found to be true.
I think I'm suppose to be most compatible with Virgo but I've never dated one so I couldn't say. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:37:19 PM | | I am a Christian and am not really into Astrology anymore, though in the past, a day did not go by where I did not read my horoscope! I do though notice that I (Leo) tend to get along super well with Leos and Cancers. I am not sure why, I just do. I will not base my decision on whether to reply or date someone because of their sign. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:38:30 PM | Me 2 i find it interesting as well .
Just because some people believe something isnt there doesnt mean its not there just means they cant see it .
Astrology well if the creator created all this, heavens, earth, us etc then its gotta be tied in somewhere to help us out in one way or another . | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:41:35 PM | I think there could be something to real astrology but not the whole sun sign/newspaper/BS astrology most people talk about. If there is something to astrology you'd have to do a complete chart by someone who knows what they are doing. It's probably bunk but I'd put more stock in it than I would religion.
OP, geeze, stop with the whining, you posted and people are allowed to post back with their opinion, if you can't take debating, don't ask for opinions. :rolleyes: | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:43:05 PM | I answered your question, then posed one.
As I was confused about what was in your post.
I have never heard of fairly religious.
You believe in something or you don't.
Are you sure your sign isn't Ast h@le?
You go to church, so that means what? | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:49:50 PM | I'm not at all religious but also don't set a lot of stock in Astrology.
A male friend of mine got me a reading as a present a few years back...only from a website but it was the most accurate thing I had seen about me.
I have found one sign that is just not for me.
This is not through reading about them at all as I don't pay much attention but more that once I've got to know the person a little I see traits surfacing and then find out that they are this particular sign. Put it this way, I would never ever date that sign again..or it's unlikely anyway.
I am aware of signs which I am supposed to be compatible with having read the reading I got. I have dated 3 of these four signs, so far one of those was what I'd consider a pretty good relationship and quite evenly matched on both sides.
But hey...I'm a complicated Pisces! What do I know!  | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 1:59:11 PM | i'm not one to invest too much into the whole astrology thing, either, but i do find it interesting--being that i am a textbook Aquarian, according to the descriptions i've read. i have on occasion Googled my sign's compatibility w/others out of curiosity. in some cases, it's been bang-on. i have noticed that a large number of men that are drawn to me tend to be Capricorns--disasterous experiences, as predicted. i also dated a Leo, and discovered that much of what i'd read rang true for us.
now, i'm in a relationship w/a Scorpio. from what i've read, he's also a classic example of his sign. according to what most sites say, we're not a match at all. i find it amusing that he's the best relationship i've ever had, and we get along very well. sure--those things that descriptions warned might become an issue arose early in the relationship (ie. reserved, mysterious), but i found that although they drive me a little batty at times, those same qualities also intrigue my Aquarian curiosity, and keep me interested where other men have bored me quickly. overall, we have a lot of fun together, laugh non-stop, talk easily and openly, and resolve differences quickly. i've never been more comfortable w/any man in my life, and i am committed to doing whatever it takes on my end to make sure he's in my life a long, long time. (;
in my observation, i think that there is some truth in the cosmos re: time of birth, seasons, etc...but i don't base my life and decisions around it. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 2:24:37 PM | I read my horoscope the odd time to see if its good or bad.
If it turns out good they were right...
If it turns out bad.. its a bunch of crap!!!!  | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 2:40:10 PM | | Don't believe in Church, don't give credence to astrology either. I'M responsible for how my life turns out and what my day will be like. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 2:50:26 PM |
How much do stock do you put in signs?
IMHO, I think it's fun, and interesting to explore...(taken with a bit of a grain of salt though) because there are so many other factors to consider beyond just the sun sign, and beyond astrology. (Personality, Culture, Upbringing, Education, Life Experience, Emotional Intelligence, Maturity Level, Attitude, Health, Energy level, Interests, Beliefs, Ethics, Morals, Values...etc.)
It's one way to get to know one another, a way to break the ice into a new relationship, and provides subject matter for discussion, to open up conversation.
Discover what traits appear to be true, and which maybe not so much...I think all signs can be compatible, and learning about astrology, can help open communication and understanding.
Each person should be taken on their own merit, and not dismissed because of a sunsign.
(In my library, one of my favourite Astrology books: Linda Goodman's Love Signs)
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Posted: 7/3/2009 2:54:14 PM | | Astrology is a bunch of phooey. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 3:00:06 PM | | I don't really believe in it, and certainly wouldn't base who I date on it, but they might be halfway onto something. I've known a number of people that were really into it, so I've had my chart done and seen others, and while I wouldn't say it's 100% I do have to say that it comes awfully close to the truth sometimes. Newspaper horoscopes are hogwash that are so vague that it could fit anyone, but proper charts do seem fairly accurate, and it's not just vagueness because the charts I've seen for other people don't sounds like me at all. It might not have anything to do with the stars at all (maybe it's the season you were conceived, maybe something else entirely), but it seems closer to truth than just random chance would indicate. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 3:29:22 PM | | Interesting way of connecting (or not connecting) religion to astrology. I've always looked at it as part of what God created. The connection, the oceans tide tied to the moon, etc. Astrology is very interesting and quite accurate when you look at the person's specific time and place of birth. But I'm not all "nature vs nurture." Events in our lives develop and alter who we are, how we act and react. Guess I'm just one of those "it all comes together" and "everything happens for a reason" kind of gals. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2009 3:39:06 PM | Well, astrology is a lot like sociology. You look for patterns in vast groups of humans according to differing criteria.
My most exciting relationships are with scorpios. My most irritating are with cancers (after a period of time, not initially). The quietest relationships are with other Tauruses (it's a little bit hilarious, that neither of us have anything to say). For a long time, I was only attracting Aquarians, which....it's just bad, every time, always bad. Now I seem to be attracting Virgos disproportionately. It's weird.
And really people, it's pointless to be like, "Bah humbug! Astrology is not based on fact!" Much of what we understand isn't based on fact, it's based on theories which can be both proved and disproved (for the most part). Religion is the same, and it's major faux pas to knock that, so hows about chillin' on the astrology hatred, eh? Have fun with it for pete's sake. | |
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