Astrology, a pseudoscience, is something only some of us strongly believe. To preface, astrology is a concept that refers to the position of the stars and celestial bodies in the sky. They contribute to “influences […] on human affairs and terrestrial events” such as predicting future events, identifying key traits in an individual’s personality or predicting a person’s future from their palm.

​ While some may claim astrology is false, others, like myself, believe it’s real based on its historical background and current-day aspirations. Astrology hasn’t produced any consistent studies on a particular individual to demonstrate predictive validity or empirical evidence that planetary positions directly influence personality or events. However, that doesn’t mean astrology is meaningless. There are plenty of reasons why people like me are drawn to it.

Astrology dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, where celestial movements were believed to influence earthly events. It later developed through Hellenistic and medieval traditions, blending astronomy, mythology and philosophy. While modern science has separated astronomy from astrology, it has evolved into a more personality-focused system centered on birth charts, zodiac signs and horoscopes.

Many people are drawn to horoscopes and zodiac signs because they offer a sense of identity, guidance and connection. Astrology can help us understand or identify with personality traits, relationships and life challenges, often serving as a tool for self-reflection or comfort during uncertainty.

A horoscope is a chart of the heavens that shows the positions of the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the ascendant and midheaven signs of the zodiac at a specific moment in time. There are horoscopes to provide information about the present and future events. Zodiac signs are referred to as birth months, as each is correlated with a certain zodiac sign. For instance, January babies are Capricorns, February babies are Aquarius, May and early June babies are Geminis, etc. It is also common for people to calculate human compatibility between zodiac signs, as many studies show.

According to astrology, there are four main elements — fire, water, air and earth — that carry the core of one’s personality. Each element is found in three of the 12 zodiac signs, which form the basic calculations for how well two individuals will get along, how likely they will share a passion and their odds of a positive or negative union.

Since each zodiac sign has unique characteristics, strengths and challenges, the science behind compatibility explains how individuals will connect or clash with one another. Charts, such as the natal chart, contain information about celestial bodies like the Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars to determine astrological compatibility.

Air signs like Gemini, Libra and Aquarius often make good partners due to their shared elemental traits. These traits generally include intelligence, communication skills, curiosity and social adaptability.  

Zodiac love compatibility can help us understand deeper aspects of our relationships, especially romantic ones, including how we relate to each other, how we like to be cared for and general compatibility. This also increases the levels of mutual respect we have for each other.

As someone who believes in astrology, I find these natal charts, horoscopes or zodiac compatibilities are accurate to an extent. I do like to follow my personal horoscope charts to see how my week will go and whether there are certain events I can do on certain days, or vice versa. There could be certain events I should move from a day that might be marked on my horoscope calendar as “unlucky,” for example. In addition, social media plays a vital role in my astrological beliefs. I often see astrological horoscope readers on TikTok who predict the month for each zodiac sign. As an Aquarius, I can confirm that some of these content creators are accurate, as some past events did correspond to their readings on my horoscope chart.

​ Living in New York City has also been a huge influence on my astrology journey. From psychic buildings around Midtown, the West Village and the East Village, several psychics have approached me, and I have been persuaded by the readings they have given me. In the past, I have gotten two palm and face readings as well as a tarot reading. These psychics did see potential in my future and helped me better understand my environment and way of life. It was truly impressive to see that some of the events they predicted actually happened within 24 hours or three to six months. It’s unbelievable how life works, especially when it comes to beliefs like astrology.

When all is said and done, astrology shouldn’t be taken too seriously or not taken seriously at all; it is all due to individual belief. Just like religion, astrology is something one can believe in or not, and one has the power and choice to do so.

Even though it may not be scientifically accurate, astrology nonetheless has value. It has been around for thousands of years, and it is still considered an important part of practice in some cultures or by individuals. There are more resources available for those who are interested, and you can even become your own professional astrologer if you so desire.