Introduction to Astrology

Misuse of astrology

Exploring these correlations and modeling them mathematically requires scientific temper. But, unfortunately, most people with a scientific frame of mind shy away from astrology. It is no secret that astrology is regarded as a "superstition" in many parts of the society.

But, why????

The main problem is that astrology, unlike other branches of knowledge, is not a regulated field. Anyone with a pocketbook on astrology can claim to be an astrologer. (For that matter, one without even a pocketbook can claim to be an astrologer!)

This gross misuse and abuse led to the fall of astrology in the last two centuries in the eyes of intelligentsia. It reduced astrology to a superstition.

Astrology is not a superstition - it is a subject worthy of study and research. But, believing in every road-side astrologer is certainly a superstition.

If you are an astrologer, kindly keep the good name of astrology above your personal interests. Don't exploit the ignorance of your client with tall claims (that can crash later). Educate your clients about the drawbacks and strengths of astrology. Give them a realistic picture (as a doctor would do). You don't want him to think he is getting x, when he is in reality getting y.