Scientific Test of Astrology

[Lance]

From the BABB:

Now that I've gotten your attention, no, this thread isn't about some recently published paper that supports astrology. It is, however, about a test that we're doing right here on the BABB. In a thread discussing astrology, gzhpcu made a statement that he's made before, that he investigated a particular type of astrology based on Jung's work, and based on the descriptions of people it provided, felt like there was something to it. He's acknowledged that that isn't exactly a scientifically supportable claim, but still feels that the personalist descriptions fit remarkably well. For myself, I think it's more likely a case of preferentially noticing the parts of such a description that match, and neglecting the parts that don't match as well, but I think we can all agree that judging how well a single description fits someone is a pretty subjective matter.

Check it out here: Scientific Test of Astrology

I think this is fascinating and wish I knew my details well enough to participate. Is anyone else participating?

[gillianren]

6 December 1976, 10:54 PST, Arcadia Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA--yup, I'm participating. I've had a natal chart done a few times before, but I can't find any of 'em, and I certainly don't remember what was on them. (I'm now realizing I need to PM Grey and tell him that's PM; I don't remember if I said or not.)

all the information you need for a natal chart should be on your birth certificate, especially since Grey offered to work out latitude/longitude for anyone who could only name the hospital.

of course, I have preconceived notions of astrology. who doesn't? there's a chunk in my book about Paganism on it. as I said on BABB, since I believe in free will, I perforce cannot truly believe in astrology.

[zebo-the-fat]

As I have said elsewhere, if I give the same information to 100 astrologers (date, time, location of birth etc.) and they all give the same predictions, then I will start to think that there may be some truth in it.
If I give the same sample of copper to 100 chemists they will all give the same results for mass, density conductivity etc.
Chemistry is a science, astrology is mumbo-jumbo for the hard of thinking!

[azazul]

I am one of the participants, I have never had a chart done. I just thought this would be an interesting experiment so I signed up as soon as I saw it.

[Eroica]

I sent my details to Grey so I presume I'm part of the experiment, though he never confirmed my PM. I've never had one done before, so it will be interesting to see what comes up.

[Lance]

Just a reminder: give me another couple of weeks... but I'm coming....

I'm happy for you, but how is the study going?