By Gary Seven
Astrology, often shrouded in mystery, sparks extensive dialogue. Beneath, we dissect ten notable studies probing its legitimacy.
“THE CARLSON EXPERIMENT” : 22/100
In a meticulous study led by physicist Shawn Carlson, perplexities of astrology came under scrutiny. Carlson spearheaded a remarkable double-blind experiment, with a neutral stance, expressing, “Our test has enough power to conclude these tested astrology principles do not beat randomness.”
“AN ASTROLOGICAL STUDY WITH 45 TWIN PAIRS”: 38/100
French psychologist Michel Gauquelin delved into identical twin pairs, displaying their astrological charts. Concluding, he hesitantly noted, “The outcomes suggest incidental associations as opposed to astrology-based influence.”
“THE MARS EFFECT”: 62/100
Impressionable Gauquelin also delved into a study exploring Mars’ positions during birth. He discovered an intriguing statistical association with eminent athletes. Despite substantial criticism about his methodology, he audaciously claimed, “Findings are indicative of astrological influence.”
“THE TIME TWINS PROJECT”: 35/100
Astrologer Peter Roberts endeavoured to chart a course, drawing parallels between ‘Time Twins’. His conclusion was underwhelming, as he admitted, “Results display a scant correlation, casting doubt on astrology’s validity.”
“ASTROLOGY AND THE STOCK MARKET” : 33/100
Can planetary alignment predict market flux? Researcher Alexander Gould scrutinised astrology’s influence, producing a study. In his comprehensive analysis, he conceded, “Data reflects absence of significant predictive power.”
“ASTROLOGY AND PERSONALITY”: 56/100
Psychologists Jan Ruis and Henk Schut weaved an intricate web, threading links between astrology and personality. Their take-away was an enigmatic, “The resultant mixed results provoke further discussion.”
“ASTROLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH”: 42/100
A brave exploration into unchartered territory, psychologist Graham Douglas set out to examine astrology’s impact on mental health. However, he reluctantly reported, “The research revealed insufficient empirical evidence.”
“PREDICTING MARITAL SATISFACTION”: 38/100
Trying to demystify the key to marital bliss, Jeffrey Armstrong initiated a research study. Reverberating across the astrological community, he voiced his verdict, “Astrology shows zero significant correlations.”
“ASTROLOGICAL BIRTH CHARTS AND PROFESSIONAL VOCATIONS”: 44/100
Scientist Suzel Fuzeau-Braesch rigorously tested a theory: Could birth charts dictate individuals’ professional paths? With scientific rigidity, she declared, “No compelling proof exists to support this theory.”
“THE ZODIAC AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR”: 46/100
Astoundingly, Robert Curry dovetailed two domains – the Zodiac signs and human behaviour. In his closing remarks, he remained noncommittal, “Results are inconsistent, leading to a neutral perspective on astrology.”
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