How true is your astrology sign? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

jannista · 04-14-2011, 01:06 PM

hey I've got a fun idea, how true is your astrology sign?

I'm an Aquarius and the description is so bang on it's freaky weird.

Zeraph · 04-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Somewhat. Look up the barnum effect. Forer effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It's basically saying that all horoscopes are made so all-encompassing that everyone feels they've been matched to a particular horoscope. But in fact, its the language that is misleading. All the signs sound like they could be you. The descriptions are very vague and generalistic.

MSD · 04-14-2011, 06:34 PM

I find that astrological predictions made for me are generally and nonspecifically accurate. I also find the same for astrological predictions made for the other 11 signs.

Redlemon · 04-15-2011, 07:22 AM

This sums it up for me.

YouTube - Thats your horoscope for today (Weird Al) with lyrics

robot_parade · 04-15-2011, 04:49 PM

Well, let's see. From some random site on the Internets:

Capricorn:
"""
Practical and prudent
Ambitious and disciplined
Patient and careful
Humorous and reserved

On the dark side....

Pessimistic and fatalistic
Miserly and grudging
"""

Yeah, that sounds about right. I can certainly see all those traits in myself.

Oh. And I'm a "Taurus".

genuinegirly · 04-15-2011, 05:20 PM

I have always related to my sign - Scorpio.

Determined and forceful
Emotional and intuitive
Powerful and passionate
Exciting and magnetic
Jealous and resentful
Compulsive and obsessive
Secretive and obstinate

I am honestly, beyond a shadow of a doubt, naturally prone to all of these descriptors. Obsessive? Yes. Resentful? Yes. Secretive? Yes. Determined? Yes. Intuitive? Heck ya.

I enjoy most exercises that encourage self-evaluation and contemplation. Astrology... well... I don't take it seriously. I read a horoscope as entertainment, don't expect to get anything out of it. Definitely don't plan my life around it. Sometimes I try to prove it wrong- for instance if it says I'll have a bad day, I'll try to make it especially pleasant.

WhoaitsZ · 04-23-2011, 11:42 AM

I know very little about this stuff. Any knowledgeable sites would be appreciated.

I found this...
My b-day is Dec. 10th

Sagittarius - The Centaur
"November 22 – December 21
Here we have the philosopher among the zodiac signs and meanings. Like the Scorpio, they have great ability for focus, and can be very intense. However, they must channel their energy or they will waste time and wear themselves out going in too many directions at once. They are not very patient and expect quick results. However, when encountered with failure they make extreme comeback’s often against incredible odds. "

100% dead on until the next line. I commit easily as long as I am sexually satisfied.

"They make loyal friends and lovers, but they do not handle commitment well as they refuse to be tied down while chasing philosophical pursuits."

On another site it also says I am very emotionally unattached and that is also the polar opposite of myself. I wish I were less emotional.

boink · 05-14-2011, 11:26 PM

yep, Pisces fits me well.

jannista · 05-18-2011, 11:04 AM

I've got a Scorpio by my side every day now and these critters are quite the character... BUT I just adore this description of the Scorpio guy. Gotcha!!!

Cynthetiq · 05-18-2011, 11:54 AM

I think I fit all the astrology signs.

Unknown2U · 06-03-2011, 07:33 AM

This might sound strange but i never read daily horoscopes bc I think they are bullshit. But as far as the astrological signs(cancer) im very true to it. As someone who studies people and personalities, what I have found to be true for the most part, is astrological compatibilities. Who's signs are most compatible with other signs. A sure sign of this was before I started looking in to this after I got a divorce. When I looked up our signs compatibility we were polar opposites of the astrological spectrum. 90% of what it said was true. How she was, how I am and how it would not end well. And it didnt work obviously. Its fun to look it up, but it is what it is.

MSD · 06-03-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jannista

I've got a Scorpio by my side every day now and these critters are quite the character... BUT I just adore this description of the Scorpio guy. Gotcha!!!

That describes me surprisingly well. Particularly surprising considering I'm a Capricorn.

chinese crested · 06-05-2011, 11:39 PM

Aged about three, my youngest asked what horoscope sign he was. When I told him he started crying and was very upset. He sobbed 'I dont want to be a disease mummy'.

04-14-2011, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
jannista Upright	How true is your astrology sign? hey I've got a fun idea, how true is your astrology sign? I'm an Aquarius and the description is so bang on it's freaky weird.

04-15-2011, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	I have always related to my sign - Scorpio. Determined and forceful Emotional and intuitive Powerful and passionate Exciting and magnetic Jealous and resentful Compulsive and obsessive Secretive and obstinate I am honestly, beyond a shadow of a doubt, naturally prone to all of these descriptors. Obsessive? Yes. Resentful? Yes. Secretive? Yes. Determined? Yes. Intuitive? Heck ya. I enjoy most exercises that encourage self-evaluation and contemplation. Astrology... well... I don't take it seriously. I read a horoscope as entertainment, don't expect to get anything out of it. Definitely don't plan my life around it. Sometimes I try to prove it wrong- for instance if it says I'll have a bad day, I'll try to make it especially pleasant. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

05-14-2011, 11:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	yep, Pisces fits me well. __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

05-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I think I fit all the astrology signs. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

06-03-2011, 07:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Unknown2U Upright	This might sound strange but i never read daily horoscopes bc I think they are bullshit. But as far as the astrological signs(cancer) im very true to it. As someone who studies people and personalities, what I have found to be true for the most part, is astrological compatibilities. Who's signs are most compatible with other signs. A sure sign of this was before I started looking in to this after I got a divorce. When I looked up our signs compatibility we were polar opposites of the astrological spectrum. 90% of what it said was true. How she was, how I am and how it would not end well. And it didnt work obviously. Its fun to look it up, but it is what it is. Last edited by Unknown2U; 06-06-2011 at 06:59 AM..

04-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	Somewhat. Look up the barnum effect. Forer effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It's basically saying that all horoscopes are made so all-encompassing that everyone feels they've been matched to a particular horoscope. But in fact, its the language that is misleading. All the signs sound like they could be you. The descriptions are very vague and generalistic.

04-14-2011, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I find that astrological predictions made for me are generally and nonspecifically accurate. I also find the same for astrological predictions made for the other 11 signs.

04-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
robot_parade Junkie Location: San Antonio, TX	Well, let's see. From some random site on the Internets: Capricorn: """ Practical and prudent Ambitious and disciplined Patient and careful Humorous and reserved On the dark side.... Pessimistic and fatalistic Miserly and grudging """ Yeah, that sounds about right. I can certainly see all those traits in myself. Oh. And I'm a "Taurus".

04-23-2011, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ Crazy Location: right behind you...	I know very little about this stuff. Any knowledgeable sites would be appreciated. I found this... My b-day is Dec. 10th Sagittarius - The Centaur "November 22 – December 21 Here we have the philosopher among the zodiac signs and meanings. Like the Scorpio, they have great ability for focus, and can be very intense. However, they must channel their energy or they will waste time and wear themselves out going in too many directions at once. They are not very patient and expect quick results. However, when encountered with failure they make extreme comeback’s often against incredible odds. " 100% dead on until the next line. I commit easily as long as I am sexually satisfied. "They make loyal friends and lovers, but they do not handle commitment well as they refuse to be tied down while chasing philosophical pursuits." On another site it also says I am very emotionally unattached and that is also the polar opposite of myself. I wish I were less emotional.

05-18-2011, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
jannista Upright	I've got a Scorpio by my side every day now and these critters are quite the character... BUT I just adore this description of the Scorpio guy. Gotcha!!!

06-05-2011, 11:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
chinese crested Insane Location: hampshire	Aged about three, my youngest asked what horoscope sign he was. When I told him he started crying and was very upset. He sobbed 'I dont want to be a disease mummy'.