Silly astrologers (was Re: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Winter Solstsice)

[P. Alexis Nguyen]

CJ:
> Now, I *am* an amateur astronomer, and this kind of thing fascinates me;
> I've read entire books on the subject. But even at that, I have to admit
> it has little practical value. I plan my wardrobe, after all, with a
> thermometer, not a stopwatch. And most days I have no idea what time the
> sun rises. Who cares? I'm still sleeping.

Ali:
Yuppers!  Personally, I've always thought the terms midsummer and
midwinter originated from a time when the two main season were the
growing season and the, uh, cold season.  Having no science or history
to back up my "claims," I only say that I thought so because the
dates, well, fit.  Logical?  Eh.  Reasonable?  A little. :)


CJ:
> Now, if astrologers believe the positions of the stars control our
> destinies, don't you think it'd behoove them to, like, you know, walk
> outside and *look* at them?

Ali:
Oh I think astrologers believe plenty.  I think they just don't care
about the pesky details - for example, why are there 13 constellations
within the band of stars used but only 12 astrological signs?  Or why
don't they consider that the stars today aren't where they were when
these systems were put in place?  Silly questions, I know, but oh
well.  I have friends who believe, and who am I to say they're wrong,
really?


Immensely enjoying reading OTChatter these days,
Ali