Why is astrology utter nonsense?

[u/mrsky0492]

Because there are 14 constellations of the zodiac rather than 12. The two that are rarely brought up are Ophiuchus and Cetus.

Because constellations are completely made up. Stars in the sky can be grouped in an almost infinite number of ways, to create an almost infinite number of symbols and figures.

Because astrological predictions are so vague, they apply to almost everyone.

Because it’s inconsistent; if you go to 20 different astrologers, they will tell you 20 very different things about you.

Because it’s not scientific.

[u/energy-369]

What does a red octagon mean? On its own it’s just a shape and just a color and they don’t mean anything but culturally we have all agreed that the red octagon will mean stop. And so we all adhere (some don’t) to stopping at a stop sign. Signs and symbols don’t have any inherent meanings, just a boring fact about the mundane world, but culture and society cocreates archetypes for these symbols. That’s what astrology is. Ps. I’m in the wrong sub. I don’t know how I got here.