Astrology is not considered a real science in the scientific sense. While astrology has historical and cultural significance, it does not adhere to the principles of scientific inquiry or meet the rigorous standards of empirical evidence, testability, and predictive power that define scientific disciplines.
Astrology is based on the belief that there is a relationship between the positions of celestial objects and events or characteristics on Earth. It assigns significance to the positions of the sun, moon, planets, and other celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth and attempts to interpret and predict aspects of their personality, behavior, or future based on astrological charts or horoscopes.
Scientific investigations into astrology have not found support for its claims. Controlled studies examining the accuracy and reliability of astrological predictions have consistently failed to demonstrate any statistical correlation between celestial positions and individual traits or events. Additionally, the mechanisms by which celestial bodies are proposed to influence human lives lack scientific plausibility and are not supported by our current understanding of physics or biology.
It's worth noting that astronomy, the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena, is distinct from astrology. Astronomy is a recognized scientific discipline that involves observation, measurement, and analysis of celestial phenomena to understand the nature and behavior of the universe.
While astrology may hold personal or cultural significance to individuals, it is not regarded as a legitimate science by the scientific community.