Author: Swati Mohandas
Astrology is considered a pseudo-science and is the oldest approach of trying to understand human existence, their personalities and destiny.
Research explains that a co-relation is found between believing in astrology by people who are experiencing difficult times in their life. An interest in astrology is in some ways a coping mechanism. It is believed that astrology represents an immediate tool that can be turned in for mental peace and comfort.
Astrology gives us a sense; or say an illusion of control for either the good or bad happening in one’s life. If something bad happens then one simply blames on the position of the astrological forces and for good, credits the same for achieving success.
During my college days, I recollect reading and later purchasing Linda Goodman’s book on sun signs. It consisted insights into the personalities of all the 12 zodiac signs.
It was quite fascinating to learn and decipher the traits of oneself or of our near and dear ones. It was considered as a fun and harmless tool to engage with. I still do have the copy though but on a lighter note, now I need not read it to understand people, with wisdom I can interpret their behaviour just like that.
To sum it up, my point of view is lots of people especially in India rely on astrology to interpret the stars for advice. As I stated above, it is a harmless tool but remember it is not a magical one so do not just sit back and expect success to fall in your lap, work hard for the same.
About the Author:
I am a Philosophy graduate and a certified computer professional from Mumbai and based in Pune with my family from the last 2 decades.
Literature always fancied me. I pen down short stories, blogs, poems and has forayed into freelance content writing. I even published an award-winning book of collected poems titled ‘Myriad Whispers’ which is available on Amazon.
When not writing, I enjoy listening to music, exploring the outdoors and scanning local bookstores