Previously posted on my other other blog...
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I grew up believing astrology was of the netherworld. Anybody who believed in it would quickly find their feet increasingly warmed by the fire of hades, etc. However my fascination with it was so keen that I read the monthly horoscopes in randomly scouted teen mags just so I could scoff at their inaccuracy and pat myself on the back for having escaped intact.
As I got older, I met more people who allowed themselves to be guided by the zodiac. Not for daily predictions of their lives – which are clearly suspect – but as a tool to understanding personality and behavior. I spent hours talking to these people, saying how implausible the whole thing was and asking how they could believe in such rubbish, secretly hoping to be convinced and at the same time looking for loopholes in their arguments that I could shut their beliefs down with.
Even my dad found the descriptions useful, and had apparently been a self-taught student of the stuff! He'd been my hero for so much of my life that it was significant to learn that he found some validity in the whole process...
Anyway, one day I was googling the personality traits of the Cancer woman and scoffing vile phlegm at the description, and the next I was crying over its incredible accuracy. I am fairly dramatic, you might say.
As to how I feel today? Basically, I understand better the application of the zodiac to the study of personality.
A few things to note when weighing your skepticism against the idea of coincidence are:
1: The Zodiac is not prescriptive. It is merely a guide.
2: Personality varies by intensity, suppression, intention and expression. (4-way rhyme – SCORE!!)
3: Because a significant portion of personality is learned, very few people exhibit the traits of each zodiac sign 100%.
4: I find that people who believe in the character descriptions of their zodiac signs will often match said descriptions accurately. I put this down to evidence of self knowledge.
5: Daily/weekly/monthly/annual horoscope readings are, in my experience, inaccurate. Nobody can predict the future without a significant degree off voodoo, which Cosmo and Elle are unlikely to be willing to pay for.
“Fabulousity is in the air for you this week, as the moon has moved into orbit with Venus. You will find a great deal on handbags today as the planets hover over mars. Watch out for your credit limit though, even as you get ready for the perfect first date. More for Cancer…”
As I got older, I met more people who allowed themselves to be guided by the zodiac. Not for daily predictions of their lives – which are clearly suspect – but as a tool to understanding personality and behavior. I spent hours talking to these people, saying how implausible the whole thing was and asking how they could believe in such rubbish, secretly hoping to be convinced and at the same time looking for loopholes in their arguments that I could shut their beliefs down with.
Even my dad found the descriptions useful, and had apparently been a self-taught student of the stuff! He'd been my hero for so much of my life that it was significant to learn that he found some validity in the whole process...
Anyway, one day I was googling the personality traits of the Cancer woman and scoffing vile phlegm at the description, and the next I was crying over its incredible accuracy. I am fairly dramatic, you might say.
As to how I feel today? Basically, I understand better the application of the zodiac to the study of personality.
A few things to note when weighing your skepticism against the idea of coincidence are:
1: The Zodiac is not prescriptive. It is merely a guide.
2: Personality varies by intensity, suppression, intention and expression. (4-way rhyme – SCORE!!)
3: Because a significant portion of personality is learned, very few people exhibit the traits of each zodiac sign 100%.
4: I find that people who believe in the character descriptions of their zodiac signs will often match said descriptions accurately. I put this down to evidence of self knowledge.
5: Daily/weekly/monthly/annual horoscope readings are, in my experience, inaccurate. Nobody can predict the future without a significant degree off voodoo, which Cosmo and Elle are unlikely to be willing to pay for.
“Fabulousity is in the air for you this week, as the moon has moved into orbit with Venus. You will find a great deal on handbags today as the planets hover over mars. Watch out for your credit limit though, even as you get ready for the perfect first date. More for Cancer…”
The cancer person is said to be Loyal, Dependable, Caring, Adaptable and Responsive. On the downside we are Moody, Clingy, Self-pitying, Over-sensitive and Self-absorbed.
From my observation in general, I have found that Cancer people are also intuitive, mothering, often to the point of smotheration, extremely clannish, and can appear to be extremely cold, aloof and unfeeling. This aloofness is almost always a protective, defensive mechanism, to shield themselves from being hurt. They also enjoy and often prefer to be by themselves, or at home – their comfort zone.
From my observation in general, I have found that Cancer people are also intuitive, mothering, often to the point of smotheration, extremely clannish, and can appear to be extremely cold, aloof and unfeeling. This aloofness is almost always a protective, defensive mechanism, to shield themselves from being hurt. They also enjoy and often prefer to be by themselves, or at home – their comfort zone.
Two Cancer people may appear to be completely different (as with other signs, however I only speak with some authority on mine). One may be completely extroverted while the other the opposite, but these different ‘faces’ are merely different shells under which they hide. If you picture a crab, which is the symbol of Cancer, you will have a perfect picture. The hard shell protects the vulnerability of the inside, and they scurry into their holes as soon as they no longer need to be outside.
As much as believe we Cancerians are awesome, I have found that I abhor the attentions of Cancer men. They are overly emotional and at the same time detached and aloof. They will say a simple ‘hello’ and assume that by that, they have expressed all the interest they feel. They’ll hold your hand too soon and when you withdraw they’ll stew for ages, covering it up either with hurtful teasing or distance. Even in friendship two cancer people are unlikely to grow very close without the insistent encouragement of the environment.
As much as believe we Cancerians are awesome, I have found that I abhor the attentions of Cancer men. They are overly emotional and at the same time detached and aloof. They will say a simple ‘hello’ and assume that by that, they have expressed all the interest they feel. They’ll hold your hand too soon and when you withdraw they’ll stew for ages, covering it up either with hurtful teasing or distance. Even in friendship two cancer people are unlikely to grow very close without the insistent encouragement of the environment.
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