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According to research conducted by astronomers, horoscopes are a part of the astronomical tradition that divides the sky into twelve sections, each of which is associated with a specific date and time. The zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Do horoscopes work?<\/strong>
Despite the lack of scientific evidence to support the reliability of horoscopes, they remain a source of interest and entertainment for many people around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that horoscopes can accurately predict their personality, behavior, and fate. Others are more skeptical, believing that horoscopes are nothing more than a form of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, The Clarion asked Logan McLaren, a student in business management with a concentration in digital media design, about her opinion on horoscopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI check them once a week, and I can see the connection between my personality and the Cancer sign, especially as I age.” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added, “I have noticed some similarities between my behavior and the sign description, especially regarding positivity and emotional awareness.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the other hand, Mike, a media student, expressed more doubt. “I’m not convinced by astrology, and I haven’t noticed any correlation between my traits or behaviors and horoscope predictions, so I’d say I’m 50% hesitant about astrology,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dynasty, a student of interior design, offered a different perspective. While she admitted that she sometimes looked at horoscopes, she did not rely on them heavily to determine her day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Dynasty noticed some similarities between her personality traits and the qualities associated with the Capricorn sign, especially regarding creativity and hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With different views on astrology, discussing and arguing is still a big deal. Even if people do not believe horoscopes are accurate, they are still part of our history and culture, making life more fun and interesting. The back-and-forth between believers and doubters helps us learn more about this topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word and photos by Naglaa Mohamed, Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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