Do you believe in astrological compatability?

philosophia · 01-15-2007, 07:46 PM

I met a girl this weekend who told me she only dates Geminis, Aries, and Pisces because they are the most compatible sign to her. She told me that as a Virgo we would be incompatible. This is taking it too far when you won't date someone based on their sign.

I've also met people who put some type of special significance in it if they start dating someone and he just *happens* to be a compatible sign. Like my ex gf was telling me about this new guy she was seeing - 'ooh he's a Scorpio!' she says, 'he's like my perfect match'. I was like, 'who cares?'.

Personally, I have a little bit of an interest in astrology, I think a lot of the personality types of the various signs are pretty accurate, at least from personal experience. Do you believe in this? Have you ever had a successful relationship with someone whom you were not supposed to be compatible with astrologically?

lonestar_80 · 01-15-2007, 07:49 PM

I think all that stuff does not really matter. Move on and pick someone new.

Kevin T · 01-15-2007, 07:49 PM

My ex was a Cancer. I am a brilliant Aquarius.

I read somewhere that our relationship would be...

"Hurtful."

And guess what...? It was perfectly accurate!

So I guess it DOES work (despite my personal beliefs discounting it as nonsense).

Roasted Carrots · 01-15-2007, 07:50 PM

I think it's stupid to date someone based on your star sign. I'm a Libra, and for the most part it describes who I am...but my sign isn't everything that I am, and the horoscopes aren't always right.

In my opinion, it's one thing to read your horoscope and take it into consideration or treat it as a little tidbit of entertainment, but it was going WAY to far to base romantic or financial decisions on it.

To me, dating or not dating someone based on their sign is as shallow and absurd as dating or not dating someone based on their weight or eye color.

philosophia · 01-15-2007, 07:52 PM

Yeah, years later I looked up whether me (Virgo) and my ex(Cancer) were supposed to be compatible (I always thought we were). Then I read this:

Quote:

VIRGO & CANCER: - Somewhat dull. You both tend to avoid getting involved in activities outside your own environment. Neither of you bother to end the relationship even if it isn't working. This union is a critical and nagging match that results in lowered self-esteem for both of you.

which was *totally true*.

But we were together for 5 years. So it just goes to show you that horoscopes might be accurate but that doesn't stop people from being attracted to the wrong people anyways.

pinkelephant · 01-15-2007, 08:02 PM

My ex is a Leo and i'm a sagittarius. Everything they said about us was right. Things were really good with us, we brought out the best in each other - when we were friends. once we got together, things just blew up due to impatience and just down right BAD temper.

I overally believe in astrology.

Day_Walker · 01-15-2007, 08:21 PM

If she wantst to base her dating criteria on astrology then let her. I would just leave it at that and move on to the next girl.

Luke Skywalker · 01-15-2007, 08:34 PM

That is a load of horse manure. I can tell you some of the worst people I've meet/dated had my same astrological sign, pices - which is supposed to be a fish sign. Fish sign alright, more like paranah or shark fish.

Weary · 01-15-2007, 08:38 PM

Astrology signs are based on generalties that could apply to anyone. If it applies to you it is because you are looking for it to apply to you...ie - self fulfilling prophecy. Human behavior and interaction is based far more on nature and nurture, not what 4 week time span one was born in.

rosie76 · 01-15-2007, 08:50 PM

Right - this will be controversial, but astrology is a load of bollocks. The 'star signs' that people think they have are based on the position of the Sun against the background stars hundreds if not thousands of years ago. The axis of rotation of the Earth is precessing like a spinning top, meaning it carves out a big circle in the sky over time. So the stars which are overhead at any given time - like for example the time of someone's birth - have changed substantially since astrological signs were invented. So a Gemini isn't actually born when the Sun is in the constellation associated with Gemini anymore, etc.

I do think 'good' horoscopes are handy in terms of pop psychology. Like most psychological frameworks, all the things that are said in these horoscopes are general enough to apply to many people, so reading well thought out horoscopes can make you think about how things in your life relate to certain general themes. Thoughtfulness is good, so I don't mind people using astrology as a bit of thought-provoking fun, like fortune cookies. Using it as a means to limit your choice of future mate is ludicrous though. It's on par with using blood-letting to treat a fever. The 'science' behind it is straight back to the middle ages. I really can't understand why people are still so keen to believe in it.

01-15-2007, 07:46 PM	#1
philosophia Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Gender: Male Posts: 123	Do you believe in astrological compatability? I met a girl this weekend who told me she only dates Geminis, Aries, and Pisces because they are the most compatible sign to her. She told me that as a Virgo we would be incompatible. This is taking it too far when you won't date someone based on their sign. I've also met people who put some type of special significance in it if they start dating someone and he just happens to be a compatible sign. Like my ex gf was telling me about this new guy she was seeing - 'ooh he's a Scorpio!' she says, 'he's like my perfect match'. I was like, 'who cares?'. Personally, I have a little bit of an interest in astrology, I think a lot of the personality types of the various signs are pretty accurate, at least from personal experience. Do you believe in this? Have you ever had a successful relationship with someone whom you were not supposed to be compatible with astrologically?

01-15-2007, 07:49 PM	#2
lonestar_80 Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 157	I think all that stuff does not really matter. Move on and pick someone new. __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me

01-15-2007, 08:21 PM	#7
Day_Walker Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Gender: Male Age: 28 Posts: 4,882	If she wantst to base her dating criteria on astrology then let her. I would just leave it at that and move on to the next girl. __________________ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it the superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason." Thomas Paine "The wise man questions others wisdom because he questions his own, the foolish man because it is different from his own." Leo Stein

01-15-2007, 07:49 PM	#3
Kevin T Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: None Specified Posts: 1,630	My ex was a Cancer. I am a brilliant Aquarius. I read somewhere that our relationship would be... "Hurtful." And guess what...? It was perfectly accurate! So I guess it DOES work (despite my personal beliefs discounting it as nonsense).

01-15-2007, 07:50 PM	#4
Roasted Carrots Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Gender: Female Posts: 493	I think it's stupid to date someone based on your star sign. I'm a Libra, and for the most part it describes who I am...but my sign isn't everything that I am, and the horoscopes aren't always right. In my opinion, it's one thing to read your horoscope and take it into consideration or treat it as a little tidbit of entertainment, but it was going WAY to far to base romantic or financial decisions on it. To me, dating or not dating someone based on their sign is as shallow and absurd as dating or not dating someone based on their weight or eye color.

01-15-2007, 08:02 PM	#6
pinkelephant Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lala land Gender: None Specified Posts: 2,616	My ex is a Leo and i'm a sagittarius. Everything they said about us was right. Things were really good with us, we brought out the best in each other - when we were friends. once we got together, things just blew up due to impatience and just down right BAD temper. I overally believe in astrology.

01-15-2007, 08:34 PM	#8
Luke Skywalker Offline Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,471	That is a load of horse manure. I can tell you some of the worst people I've meet/dated had my same astrological sign, pices - which is supposed to be a fish sign. Fish sign alright, more like paranah or shark fish.

01-15-2007, 08:38 PM	#9
Weary Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 59	Astrology signs are based on generalties that could apply to anyone. If it applies to you it is because you are looking for it to apply to you...ie - self fulfilling prophecy. Human behavior and interaction is based far more on nature and nurture, not what 4 week time span one was born in.

01-15-2007, 08:50 PM	#10
rosie76 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 263	Right - this will be controversial, but astrology is a load of bollocks. The 'star signs' that people think they have are based on the position of the Sun against the background stars hundreds if not thousands of years ago. The axis of rotation of the Earth is precessing like a spinning top, meaning it carves out a big circle in the sky over time. So the stars which are overhead at any given time - like for example the time of someone's birth - have changed substantially since astrological signs were invented. So a Gemini isn't actually born when the Sun is in the constellation associated with Gemini anymore, etc. I do think 'good' horoscopes are handy in terms of pop psychology. Like most psychological frameworks, all the things that are said in these horoscopes are general enough to apply to many people, so reading well thought out horoscopes can make you think about how things in your life relate to certain general themes. Thoughtfulness is good, so I don't mind people using astrology as a bit of thought-provoking fun, like fortune cookies. Using it as a means to limit your choice of future mate is ludicrous though. It's on par with using blood-letting to treat a fever. The 'science' behind it is straight back to the middle ages. I really can't understand why people are still so keen to believe in it.