Astrology: Just a Fun Game? New Research Suggests Zodiac Signs Don’t Impact Our State of Mind
Staff Editor
2 min read
Are you one of those people who blame your bad mood on being a Virgo or a Scorpio? Well, it’s time to face the music because a recent study by Mohsen Joshanloo, an associate professor of psychology at South Korea’s Keimyung University, has debunked the notion that astrological signs have any significant impact on our well-being. So, sorry to burst your celestial bubble, but your bad attitude might just be your own doing, not the fault of the stars.
In a study published in the journal Kyklos, Joshanloo analyzed data from over 12,000 participants in the General Social Survey, a well-known American-based survey, to investigate the supposed link between subjective well-being and astrological signs. The results? Well, they were quite clear – there was no substantial correlation between the two. That’s right, no matter how much you blame your emotional rollercoaster on being a moody Cancer, the stars are not to blame.
The study measured well-being across various components such as general unhappiness, depressive symptoms, work dissatisfaction, financial dissatisfaction, and more. Despite people’s fervent belief in the power of astrological signs to influence their lives, the data showed that zodiac signs were no more predictive of well-being than random numbers. So, next time you’re feeling down, it might be time to look inward for the cause rather than blaming it on your Aquarius sun sign.
While the findings may not come as a surprise to skeptics, for many who swear by their horoscopes, it’s a hard pill to swallow. In fact, a staggering 30 percent of Americans believe in astrology and its ability to shape their destiny. But as Joshanloo’s study suggests, perhaps it’s time to rethink our reliance on the stars and take more ownership of our emotions and well-being.
So, the next time you feel the urge to blame your bad day on Mercury being in retrograde or your Capricorn moon, remember that the power to change your attitude lies within you, not in the alignment of the planets. After all, as the study shows, our well-being is not written in the stars but in our own hands.
