Astrology is the belief that the positioning of the stars and planets affect the way events occur on earth. Why is astrology not considered science?

Astrology does not make testable predictions.

Astrology is a belief structure modified by observation.

Astrology provides information only about events on earth.

Astrology only asks testable questions about natural phenomena.

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14 October, 22:16

Astrology is the belief that the positioning of the stars and planets affect the way events occur on earth. Why is astrology not considered science?

Astrology does not make testable predictions.

Astrology is a belief structure modified by observation.

Astrology provides information only about events on earth.

Astrology only asks testable questions about natural phenomena.

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Lizeth Chapman · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. Astrology is not considered science because it does not make testable predictions. Astrology consists of a number of belief systems that hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events or descriptions of personality in the human world.