Astrology: thoughts

[Asset]

Moos Wrote:

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> Astrology claims to be scientific and fact-based.

> It's not a faith.

Can I just say - you are now admitting that religion is not fact based.

[Moos]

What do you mean, admitting?

[Asset]

you can have ethics, and a belief in a 'way of life' without being religious.

[Moos]

I agree.

[Asset]

what I mean is that a lot of religious people believe that the bible is fact, based on actual things that happened. In reality it is a work of fiction tjat requires 'faith' to believe in a higher being. One could argue that Astrology is a higher power over which we have no control. I'm not sure any one has tried to pass it off as a 'science'.

[Asset]

I'm waiting for our posts to go in synch now as we are one ahead of each other!

[chuff]

I'm a metal dog.

That just sounds rude.

Edited crap spelling.

[Moos]

Yes, I think some people do think that. And in fact, some of the things in the Bible are fact - e.g. Jesus was a historical figure, and stuff like that. A lot of it is more like opinion, isn't it?

I do think that astrologists think their thing is provable and scientific but I'm no expert. I don't think you can compare it with a religion, because it doesn't ask its followers to live in any particular way, which as far as I'm aware all religions do.

edited to say I think we're in synch now!

[Asset]

So you're a Leo Moos? What's you're favourite colour?

[Moos]

picture of chuff!

[Moos]

*mumbles*

Don't really have one...

[Asset]

Leo:

Dignified, proud, regal, commanding, powerful, magnanimous, generous, strong-willed and reliable.

Cheerful and fond of games.

Physical characteristics: Stong well-formed back, red lips, Straight nose which is short with up-tilted nostrils, dignified poise, quick walk.

Well?

[Asset]

back troubles at all?

[chuff]

How on earth could I have muddled k9 with something smutty.

I need help.

[Moos]

Well, I guess that excludes all non-Caucasians from being Leos. Clearly black people never shag in November.

[Moos]

Chuff, there is no hope for you. I think you were thinking of the Rabbit.

[Michael Palaeologus]

Asset said "So you're a Leo Moos? What's you're favourite colour?"

The answer surely is "Why Asset, I love all colours of the world"

[Asset]

why? red could be taken as dark coloured. This is a 1950s book I'm looking at.

[Asset]

I assume it is the red lips you are referring to as all other characteristics could be for anyone.

[chuff]

You know what moos? I think you might be right, rabbit it is.

Asset, do you fit your astrological description? I think I actually do with mine but can't remember.

[Moos]

Yes, but some people because of their genetic makeup would never have red lips, except with the use of Red Sinner by Poppy King - which is fabulous, by the way. Anyway, it's a tedious, nit-picking and pedantic point so I'm going to drop it.

What are horses like, then? Or what's your occidental sign?

-and yes, I did mean the red lips.

[Asset]

Difficult to say as I think you have to be fairly objective.

As none of you know me it's a pointless exercise describing my characteristics but they are: deep feelings, passionate, extremes of behaviour, steadfast, determined.

Physical: deep-set eyes, steady gaze

My book doesn't say as much about us as, say, Leos. Harumph.

What is your sign and I'll have a look.

[Asset]

I don't think astrology says that all persons have to have all the characteristics, just that there is a tendency towards them. (it's called a get out clause)

[Moos]

I like the idea of being the Leo you described above! Not sure it's me, though.

You definitely have the steady gaze, Asset. I don't know you well enough to say about the rest. Are you Taurean?

[Asset]

No! Scorpio, but Taureans and Scorpios very similar (apparently, according to my book) See - you know some mumbo jumbo.