posted June 23, 2010 02:33 PM         

Do you have more friends on Internet that are into astrology than in real life? (I do)

Just curious, thanks for replies

posted June 23, 2010 03:17 PM         

My opinion is that it doesn't require our belief for something to exist. It doesn't require me to believe that airplanes can fly in order for them to do so.

What I object to is the hostility that often accompanies the rejection of a belief or any kind, that's where the problem usually occurs for me. If someone reacts to me with hostility or harsh judgement because of any belief that I have, then I become angry at their judgment and hostility, not the fact that they don't believe or choose to do some research.

So, I don't say anything unless someone is interested in me showing them that it works. Very often someone will see how astrology or other forms of divination works and they still won't believe it. Even that's OK. I've done it and I continue to do it in certain instances, especially with astrology. Sometimes it takes a lot of time for me to accept that a certain astrological measurement or relationship works and then one day it somehow reveals itself to me in a way that I feel comfortable with or in a way that is so clear to me that I can't dispute it.

posted June 23, 2010 05:04 PM         

great post!

Absint,

posted June 23, 2010 05:04 PM         

Amowls, yeah, the ones who don't believe us are the ones who read their horoscope every day in the newspaper or online and get so shocked when something is true

posted June 23, 2010 05:07 PM         

You actually BELIEVE that stuff?!

posted June 23, 2010 05:16 PM         

My friends actually are pretty open about astrology. I guess if they werenīt open and tolerant about many things, they wouldnīt be my friends. But of course I accept it, if they donīt believe in astrology, as long as they accept that I do.
But I am lucky, my friends are curious people.

posted June 23, 2010 05:31 PM         

You have to give an example of something I would need to respond to. So far, in your question, you've asked me to say something to someone who "believes" or "thinks", not to what they have "said". I wouldn't simply start speaking to someone who believes or thinks something.

Do you mean that if someone tells me that they think I'm cuckoo, what would I say? I'd say "Kiss my entire black a$$!" Because insulting someone has nothing to do with astrology, it has to do with them being a rude idiot.

posted June 23, 2010 07:24 PM         

I have Solar Fire and whenever I do a basic natal for people, (those who know nothing about astrology), everyone says it is right on to a T!!! I am usually surprised when they say this b/c Solar Fire can be kind of generalized and kind of boring interps (IMHO).

posted June 23, 2010 10:00 PM         

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What do you say to people who don't believe in / don't understand astrology? The ones who think we are cuckoo?

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I usually just let them be. I think they're entitled to their opinion.
I also think their opinion is relevant.

What I've noticed is that you can reach the same result in so many different ways.
There are often coincidences between different astrological systems (chinese, mayan, hindu) and many other forms of esoteric study - like numerology.. and also psychological studies - like the Jungian personality types.

If a person thinks astrology is cuckoo.. but still reaches a certain level of psychological understanding in their own way (whether it is through scientifically recognized methods or through esoteric methods) - then that's great! This understanding can help them interpret the world around them and their own lives.

On the other hand - if they are simply disinterested in the world around them and likewise disinterested in their personal psychology -- that's their prerogative. I guess they have other things to focus on in this life.

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Do you have more friends on Internet that are into astrology than in real life?

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posted June 23, 2010 10:06 PM         

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I'm of the mind that anyone who 100% is against astrology is as fanatical as someone who is 100% 'believing' of it (as in saying it's THE way). For myself as far as astrology goes, I neither believe nor believe, I just speculate and remain curious.

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I'm a lot like this myself!
I'm the same when it comes to religion as well lol

DD - About being called "cuckoo" .. Honestly? I think I'd find it funny.

I'd just tell them they're "cuckoo" the next time they *do* something that is slightly unconventional, because no person alive is completely conventional and everyone has skeletons in their closet. My Pluto/SN are great at uncovering skeletons.

So I'd say it back -- but only as a joke. And I'd add: "I guess we're all cuckoo in our own ways"

I wouldn't take it to heart though. I'd still be friends.

Not that I never take offense at anything - but I'm not particularly offended by this. In my mind I think, they'll change anyway - as time goes on.

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know some people whom are AFRAID of astrology.

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Well - when someone seems afraid of me, or something I'm interested in.. I get under their skin by helping them with something important, appearing generally helpful, friendly and reliable and being *kind* to them. Once they're won over, it's much easier to show them that it's nothing to be afraid of.