A Philosophical Critique of Western Astrology March 2023

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An in-depth critique of the foundations of contemporary western astrology. Astrological symbolisms based on mythologies and various word and visual associations are examined in detail. The machinations used by astrologers to avoid negative evidence is also examined. It is concluded astrology has nothing useful to add to our understanding of ourselves and the universe.

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