Episode
Selects: Horoscopes: Written in the Stars?
58:13
Published: Sat Jan 01 2022
Description
A lot of people read their daily horoscopes, but does anyone really take stock in them? Turns out the answer is yes, even though there is no evidence of their accuracy. Learn all about horoscopes today in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The speakers discuss their differing views on astrology, with one expressing skepticism but not with the intention to destroy it.
00:00 - 02:38 (02:38)
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The speakers discuss their differing views on astrology, with one expressing skepticism but not with the intention to destroy it.
EpisodeSelects: Horoscopes: Written in the Stars?
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The speaker talks about how astrology and palm reading can force an individual to be more introspective about their personality and identity.
02:38 - 06:58 (04:19)
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The speaker talks about how astrology and palm reading can force an individual to be more introspective about their personality and identity.
EpisodeSelects: Horoscopes: Written in the Stars?
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The study of astrology involves tracking the movement of the planets and the constellations, which makes some people believe in its scientific nature.
06:58 - 10:43 (03:45)
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The study of astrology involves tracking the movement of the planets and the constellations, which makes some people believe in its scientific nature. The Chinese zodiac includes 24 divisions, a 28 part lunar zodiac, and 12 corresponding animal branches.
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The Western idea of constellations comes from the ancient Babylonians who assigned a month to each horoscope.
10:43 - 13:11 (02:27)
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The Western idea of constellations comes from the ancient Babylonians who assigned a month to each horoscope. However, the constellations and zodiac signs often overlap, resulting in additional layers to the already complex system of astrology and mythology.
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This podcast episode talks about the basics of astrology- specifically, sun sign astrology and how to understand one's birth chart.
13:11 - 18:00 (04:49)
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This podcast episode talks about the basics of astrology- specifically, sun sign astrology and how to understand one's birth chart. The hosts also share their opinions on their favorite baked goods.
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The Law of Beginning suggests that the moment you're born, the positions of the stars and celestial bodies determine your destiny.
18:00 - 21:29 (03:28)
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The Law of Beginning suggests that the moment you're born, the positions of the stars and celestial bodies determine your destiny. This belief is the foundation for daily horoscopes and the idea that one's actions can be guided by the stars.
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An astrologer explains the meanings behind the different types of signs including cardinal, fixed, and mutable as well as the elements.
21:29 - 25:09 (03:40)
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An astrologer explains the meanings behind the different types of signs including cardinal, fixed, and mutable as well as the elements. For example, Leo is a fixed fire sign that embodies persistence and perseverance while Gemini is a mutable air sign that represents adaptability.
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The astrological chart takes into account the position of everything that's taken into account in the cosmos and the movement of the constellations or the sun to give an accurate prediction.
25:09 - 28:41 (03:32)
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The astrological chart takes into account the position of everything that's taken into account in the cosmos and the movement of the constellations or the sun to give an accurate prediction.
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The speaker may not believe in astrology, but is still interested in how believers use it in their lives, such as the influence of the placement of planets on aspects of their personality.
28:41 - 31:24 (02:43)
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The speaker may not believe in astrology, but is still interested in how believers use it in their lives, such as the influence of the placement of planets on aspects of their personality.
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Astrology provides more than just a basic personality profile or advice on life.
31:24 - 34:46 (03:22)
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Astrology provides more than just a basic personality profile or advice on life. It takes into account planetary positions at the time of birth and factors like retrograde for a complete understanding.
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The podcast discusses the compatibility of two people based on their astrological signs, and whether there is any scientific basis for the supposed compatibility.
34:46 - 37:35 (02:48)
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The podcast discusses the compatibility of two people based on their astrological signs, and whether there is any scientific basis for the supposed compatibility.
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Learn about the dates and durations of each zodiac sign, including how Capricorn falls between January 20th and February 16th.
37:35 - 39:35 (02:00)
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Learn about the dates and durations of each zodiac sign, including how Capricorn falls between January 20th and February 16th.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss how astrology impacted the Reagan administration and why it was ultimately revealed.
39:36 - 43:24 (03:48)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss how astrology impacted the Reagan administration and why it was ultimately revealed.
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This transcript features a discussion about the beliefs surrounding astrology.
43:24 - 46:42 (03:18)
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This transcript features a discussion about the beliefs surrounding astrology. Over the years, polls have shown that many Americans do not believe astrology to be scientific, with belief percentages varying greatly.
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This podcast episode discusses an interesting fact about Kenner toys and two bounty hunter characters in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where they mislabeled the character names for the toys.
46:42 - 48:51 (02:08)
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This podcast episode discusses an interesting fact about Kenner toys and two bounty hunter characters in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where they mislabeled the character names for the toys.