Astronomy › Section B · Observing the sky › Topic B.3
Astrology and astronomy
Astrology and astronomy grew up together, and for centuries the same people practised both. They have long since parted: astronomy became a science, while astrology's claims have not survived scientific testing. Seeing why is a clear lesson in how science judges an idea.
In this topic
- Two subjects with one root
- How astrology began
- The horoscope and the signs
- Signs and constellations no longer match
- Worked example: how far have the signs slipped?
- Is there a force that could do it?
- Worked example: Mars or the doctor?
- Testing astrology directly
- Why horoscopes can feel accurate
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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