[RaceMixer]

“I’m eagerly awaiting the book where he explains how scientific Astrology is, according to his definition of science.”

Astrology says the orientation of planets affects human behavior. Most scientists probably doubt this, and someone might reasonably do studies and experiments to prove it is false. But if science can prove it is true or false, then why isn’t it a scientific hypothesis (albeit a false one)?

[allmendream]

Because one cannot measure the influence of mars on someones mental state. Until such a measurement can be made Astrology falls into the realm of wishful thinking and gobbledygook. It is not a hypothesis that deals with scientifically known forces or entities. May as well make a hypothesis on the relative size of unicorn horns.

[allmendream]

The only Scientific study on Astrology that I have found grabbed several “Astrologers” and had them attempt to match peoples personality profiles to their astrological “sign”. None did better than 1/12. Surprised?