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10 Big Misconceptions About Astrology

Alright astro girlies! It’s our time to shine! Let’s dive in and discuss the biggest things we get wrong about astrology. 

Aquarius Is A Water Sign

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The truth is that Aquarius is an air sign and here’s why. The zodiac elements cycle between fire, earth, air, and water, respectively. Aquarius falls into the air placement of the elemental pattern. But that is not the only reason it is associated with air. Aquarius is an air sign rather than a water sign, because they ruled by their intelligence and their independence rather than their emotions. 

Fire Signs Are Mean

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The truth is that fire signs are actually the biggest crybabies in the zodiac. Fire signs are ruled by their passions. And those passions are usually centered around incredibly intense emotion. Angst and anger manifest themselves as actual fiery feelings deep within their bellies. These temperamental feelings hide deeper emotions like sadness, anxiety, fear, and depression.

Earth Signs Are Super Controlling And Boring

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The truth is that earth signs are really fun and only a little controlling. Earth signs are ruled by their desires and determination. Yes they like to feel like they are in control, but they like to relax and have fun as well. An earth sign’s motto is “work hard to play hard.” They do not want to be trapped in the house or the office all day. They want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves.

Air Signs Are Nitwits

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The truth is air signs are incredibly intelligent. Air signs are ruled by their independence and their innovation. You can call these free-thinkers many things, but you certainly can’t say that they are dimwitted. Air signs are resourceful and creative. Because their minds are moving at a million miles a minute, they get bored if they are not being mentally stimulated.

Water Signs Are Illogical

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The truth is water signs are pretty insightful. Water signs are ruled by their emotion and intuition. But emotion and logic are not mutually exclusive. Emotion and logic work best when applied together, and mature water signs understand how to utilize them both simultaneously. Emotions are a natural response to one’s circumstances. And it is logical to behave or feel a certain way according to one’s circumstances. 

There Is A Thirteenth Sign, So We All Have Different Signs Now

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Ophiuchus is not a new sign because it has been around for centuries. And modern day western astrologers never added it to the zodiac rotation. The sun does pass through 13 constellations rather than 12, but modern-day western astrologers keep the number at 12 to correlate to the 12 months of the year. Western astrology is not an exact science. Therefore, astrologers are not obligated to add Ophiuchus into the rotation.

Celestial Bodies Don’t Influence Life On Earth

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The truth is, they do… sorta. As I stated above, Astrology is not an exact science. Astrology is for self-reflection and shadow work rather than a means of fortune-telling, because the stars and planets cannot tell our futures. But they can influence us in certain ways. The sun helps to sustain life on earth, and the moon controls the ocean’s tides. The strong gravitational pulls of Venus and Jupiter cause our orbit to “wobble” making our seasons and weather patterns more intense. 

Everyone Acknowledges the Existence of Cusp Signs

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The truth is that there is a disagreement amongst astrologers about cusp signs. Astrologers who do not acknowledge the existence of cusp signs argue that the reason that some people born on the cusp may feel like the neighbor sign is because they have that sign somewhere in their birth charts. Astrologers who do acknowledge their existence do so because they don’t want to negate someone’s experience. If someone born on April 21st feels like they have both Taurus and Gemini traits, who are we to disagree?

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Your Sun Sign Is Your Only “Sign”

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The truth is that there are so many signs. So many people only identify themselves by their sun signs and they completely forget that they have other placements in their birth charts. Their sun signs represent their energy and vitality, but their moon signs represent their emotions and inner self. Our ascendant signs represent first impressions and the vibe that we initially give off. And that’s only the big three. There are so many more signs.

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Astrology Is New-Fangled Malarkey

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The truth is that astrology was an ancient and revered practice dating back to the Babylonians. Astrology was used by many cultures throughout the centuries to predict the outcomes of agriculture, economic trends, and the reigns of monarchs. This practice was utilized by pagan, Islamic, and Christian cultures alike, and was even used by scientists and doctors at the time. 

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