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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by oxfordmale on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:02AM (#36844425)
It is an useful filter to reduce the pool of eligible candidates when dating, even if it is random.

It should also be seen in context. Certain celestial bodies (moon and the sun) have a massive impact on your life on earth. It is easy to see why people would interpolate this to other celestial bodies.

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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by whstl on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:35AM (#36844649)
"It is an useful filter to reduce the pool of eligible candidates when dating, even if it is random."

I mean, yes, that's true.

But IMO it's not really at random. I don't think anyone would dump someone because that person is a Scorpio (unless they're absolute nuts). It's more like a conversation starter to let people open up and talk about their personality traits.

You bring up jokingly "ugh my ex was also a Leo... Leo are so dramatic yada yada" and you go "yeah I get it but I'm actually chill, maybe it's my Sagittarius ascendent" or something.

It sure beats talking about the weather in the small talk scale.

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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by oxfordmale on Monday July 24, 2023 @06:25AM (#36845529)
There is little scientific evidence to suggest there is a correlation between personality and star signs. It is a good icebreaker, and to gauge common interests.
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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by whstl on Monday July 24, 2023 @07:22AM (#36846082)
"There is little scientific evidence..."

Yep. I'd be surprised if there's any!

Still a fun icebreaker.

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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by commonlisp94 on Monday July 24, 2023 @08:09AM (#36846609)
> useful filter

I guess it is useful to know when someone can't entertain hypotheticals, make light conversation, lacks sensitivity about other's world view, and is allergic to beliefs which are not promoted by large organizations.

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