About This Quiz
“What’s your sign?” wasn’t always a corny pickup line. In fact, many people — starting with ancient Babylonians — insist that the month and date of a person’s birth hold critical information to their personality. Known today as astrology, the school of thought was originally lined up with astronomy, although the divide has grown deeper thanks to the advent of modern science. Astrologists garner plenty of criticism, yet the fascination persists. Not so sure? Ask a person what their blood type is and they might not be able to tell you, but even the most cynical anti-astrologist will surely know their Zodiac sign.
Horoscopes have always been of particular fascination to astrology enthusiasts. After all, who doesn’t love a prediction of the future? The tool relies on the date, time and place of a person’s birth and where the planets are positioned at such time to give predictions and suggestions about personality traits, fears, flaws and the like. Some people also consider signs when embarking upon romance, as certain star signs are said to be more compatible than others.
It’s not all about personality and romance, though. Astrologists were often consulted in the days before weather technology to predict forecasts and other types of disasters. Astrology also became popular with rulers looking to make decisions about their people and even wars. As recently as World War II (and let’s be honest, probably after that) astrologers were routinely questioned about possible battles and even the enemy’s intent!
For centuries, people have sought answers about their lives by looking to the heavens as a road map for their destinies. How much do you know about astrology? Take the quiz and discover your astronomy IQ now!
As such, astrologers say people mirror the astrological pattern present when they were born.
Some say astrology is like a ship's compass, helping to guide individuals through the waters of life.
Astrology has been proven inaccurate when subjected to carefully constructed scientific studies.
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As science evolved, particularly in astronomy, astrology began losing believers.
Ultimately, the zodiac is a sort of coordinate system for celestial bodies.
Astrologers associate Taurus with people who are stubborn or determined.
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Chinese astrology isn't like Western astrology and requires astrologers to view symbols in very different ways.
Its duration runs from January 20 to February 19.
The book was first published in 1566 and has been used for countless predictions, even in the present day.
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They are divided into Fire, Water, Air and Earth signs.
Compared to Western astrology, the symbolism of these animals is very different in China, even when the animals used are the same.
Leos are known for loving the spotlight.
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This former president and his wife were well-known for their love of astrology.
In 2014, only 55 percent of Americans could flat-out say that astrology wasn’t science.
One astrologer reportedly accurately predicted the birth of one of Cleveland's children.
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Earth, of course, is at the center of the circle.
This practice says that if you move to your perfect location, your life will improve.
It is also sometimes called electional astrology.
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The Nazis arrested Swiss astrologer Karl Krafft in the hopes he would help their war aims.
The Allies used him to try and predict what Hitler might do next.
Astrologers say Libras hate fighting.
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It was used to help diagnose ailments of the day.
Fire personalities are born under Leo, Aries and Sagittarius.
He simplified the technical side of astrology so that more people would be able to learn it quickly.
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Geminis are reportedly agile of mind and quick in temper.
Most reputable scientists see little correlation between astrology and real-world events.
And the zodiac element for Libra is Air.
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He predicted the fire 14 years before it happened, and was then named as a suspect when it actually happened.
It is also related to a person's engagement with his or her destiny.
Astrologers say Cancerians are sensual people with a lot of emotion.
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