Young people are flocking to astrology

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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