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Astrology is often considered as [[pseudoscience]] by [[scientist]]s, as it does not meet [[Karl Popper]]'s philosophy of [[falsifiability]]. Many astrologers consider themselves to be using scientific methods to show that scientific evidence is consistent with their understanding and interpretation of the heavens and its effect on human affairs<ref>http://www.cyberastro.com/articles/article3.asp</ref>. [[Michael Behe]], proponent of [[intelligent design]], believes that astrology could be classified as a scientific theory under these conditions.<ref>When asked "But you are clear, under your definition, the definition that sweeps in intelligent design, astrology is also a scientific theory, correct?" Behe answered "Yes, that's correct. And let me explain under my definition of the word "theory," it is -- a sense of the word "theory" does not include the theory being true, it means a proposition based on physical evidence to explain some facts by logical inferences. There have been many theories throughout the history of science which looked good at the time which further progress has shown to be incorrect. Nonetheless, we can't go back and say that because they were incorrect they were not theories. So many many things that we now realized to be incorrect, incorrect theories, are nonetheless theories." http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/dover/day11pm.html </ref>

Astrology is often considered as [[pseudoscience]] by [[scientist]]s, as it does not meet [[Karl Popper]]'s philosophy of [[falsifiability]]. Many astrologers consider themselves to be using scientific methods to show that scientific evidence is consistent with their understanding and interpretation of the heavens and its effect on human affairs<ref>http://www.cyberastro.com/articles/article3.asp</ref>. [[Michael Behe]], proponent of [[intelligent design]], believes that astrology could be classified as a scientific theory under these conditions.<ref>When asked "But you are clear, under your definition, the definition that sweeps in intelligent design, astrology is also a scientific theory, correct?" Behe answered "Yes, that's correct. And let me explain under my definition of the word "theory," it is -- a sense of the word "theory" does not include the theory being true, it means a proposition based on physical evidence to explain some facts by logical inferences. There have been many theories throughout the history of science which looked good at the time which further progress has shown to be incorrect. Nonetheless, we can't go back and say that because they were incorrect they were not theories. So many many things that we now realized to be incorrect, incorrect theories, are nonetheless theories." http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/dover/day11pm.html </ref>

According to a 2003 Harris Poll, thirty-one percent of the [[American]] public believes in astrology, with women more likely to do so than men.<ref>[http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=359 The Harris Poll #11]</ref> [[Nancy Reagan]] was a "dabbler" in Astrology.<ref>[http://www.presidentialufo.com/sydney_omarr,_reagan,_and_astrology.htm Sydney Omarr, The Reagans, and Astrology]</ref>  She consulted astrologer Joan Quigley regularly for various purposes.

According to a 2003 Harris Poll, thirty-one percent of the [[American]] public believes in astrology, with women more likely to do so than men.<ref>[http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=359 The Harris Poll #11]</ref> [[Nancy Reagan]] was a "dabbler" in Astrology.<ref>[http://www.presidentialufo.com/sydney_omarr,_reagan,_and_astrology.htm Sydney Omarr, The Reagans, and Astrology]</ref>  She consulted astrologer Joan Quigley regularly for various purposes. However, liberals are more likely to believe in it than conservatives. According to a 2009 study by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, ''over twice as many'' Democrats believed in astrology than Republicans (31% to 14%)<ref>[http://blog.beliefnet.com/astrologicalmusings/2009/12/more-democrats-believe-in-astr.html Beliefnet article on the Pew Forum study]</ref>.

 

The early Christian writer [[Saint Augustine]] strongly rejected astrology; in his late 4th-century book ''[[Confessions]]'' he disproves astrologers in several ways, but one of the clearest logical demolitions uses the story of [[Esau]] and [[Jacob]]:

The early Christian writer [[Saint Augustine]] strongly rejected astrology; in his late 4th-century book ''[[Confessions]]'' he disproves astrologers in several ways, but one of the clearest logical demolitions uses the story of [[Esau]] and [[Jacob]]:

* [[Aquarius]] - January 21 - February 19

* [[Aquarius]] - January 21 - February 19

* [[Pisces]] - February 20- March 20

* [[Pisces]] - February 20- March 20

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