posted January 29, 2012 11:07 PM            

Men are mainly afraid in their first few dates and wouldn't like to be putted in a category that just because they are certain sign they are going to ticked off and they wouldn't get enough chance to know each other.

posted January 29, 2012 11:12 PM            

If they were actually thinking critically, but not closed-mindedly, than it's a whole different situation.

posted January 29, 2012 11:14 PM            

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Originally posted by Xiiro:
Imagine you were complaining about an issue to a person who studied genetics and they responded with, "Oh that's because your DNA sequence is heavy in adenine and cytosine". Thanks for the heads up, but I am completely confused on how that relates to my issue. For some people, bringing up astrology is also similar to telling a non-christian, "Oh don't worry, Jesus died for your sins". Astrology may be something we believe in and understand, but to others, it can sound like jargon, snake oil, or imaginary excuses for real problems.

Occasionally I'll ask a person for their birth information and permission to look at their chart. People sometimes chuckle or profess their disbelief in astrology, but I just tell them it is for my personal interest and leave it at that. When I feel the urge to convey an astrological idea to someone, I find it helpful to talk about the attributes and put aside the terminology. Comments like the following are useful for getting your point across without the other person getting tangled up in the whole astrology debate -

"I notice you have a strong desire for complex connections with individuals. Perhaps the two of you aren't hitting it off, because she feels at home with less dedicated connections and groups of people. Have you considered accepting that she may just be wired that way and learning to accept her at whatever level you are capable? With that kind of perspective you can learn to appreciate her for who she is, without wondering why she doesn't see the world with similar eyes".

Often times people start asking how you because so insightful, or where you learned how to view life that way. That is when I feel it is appropriate for me to bring up astrology. It also helps support my argument if the other person tries to tell me that astrology doesn't work.

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posted January 29, 2012 11:22 PM            

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Originally posted by RedScorp:
Personally, I wouldn't even bother with someone who was unwilling to even try to believe in Astrology.

If they were actually thinking critically, but not closed-mindedly, than it's a whole different situation.

You cannot wake someone who is pretending to sleep.

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posted January 30, 2012 06:28 AM            

So I stopped using astrological references but convey the same opinions. Much better

posted January 30, 2012 08:29 AM            

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Originally posted by mintgirl123:
Do you guys even talk about astrology with sb you're on a date with? I'd imagine it'd make alot of guys think you're alittle ... off.
Astrology is sth you can mention later on, but definitely not a good idea to start broadcasting your knowledge to them at the start.

I'd imagine if I were the other person, I was be turned off.

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i'd really want my partner to know astrology but hopefully she doesn't use it against me hehehe!

i'd imagine pop astrology is fine with most people.

posted January 30, 2012 09:18 AM            

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Originally posted by RedScorp:
Personally, I wouldn't even bother with someone who was unwilling to even try to believe in Astrology.

If they were actually thinking critically, but not closed-mindedly, than it's a whole different situation.

You cannot wake someone who is pretending to sleep.

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exactly