Belief in Astrology - Can Astrology foretell the future?
By kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
June 22, 2011 11:22am CST
The Indian 'science' of foretelling the future - which has become popular as Vedic Astrology the world over, is called 'Jyotish Vidya' or the 'Science of Light'.
According to Astrologers , the basic difference between the work of an astrologer and that of a doctor or a lawyer is that an astrologer should only narrate what he sees in a horoscope." because everything is pre-destined...
I am sure that there are similar beliefs and sciences across the world , in different regions.
Friends Please do add your own views so that we get to know and hear about similar such beliefs
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8 responses
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
23 Jun 11
It goes good for me,, as long as u believe in it,,and I can say It is not difficult to understand,, my experience has been good,,,,,, though I read after the time has passed,, most of what the guys write about me and my life reading,,, is very good
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
23 Jun 11
Mine wasn't good, it was a rip off and I was a fool that parted with 20 bucks too.. could have been worse if I believed her.. she could remove the dark cloud for $100. A fool and his/her money soon parts.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Jun 11
Hi kawalnarang, most of us want to hear only good things about our life.The moment something negative is told most people get angry with the astrologer..
Hi Pointless, lol, I guess that is one way of making money. tell people about something bad that is going to happen and also offer a solution for a price 
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
24 Jun 11
Fool me once shame on me. Fool me twice shame on me!
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@NicoleMcNeal (130)
• St. Cloud, Florida
8 Dec 15
Sometimes it can if the person observing is skilled enough to pick up on the prediction.
@NicoleMcNeal (130)
• St. Cloud, Florida
8 Dec 15
@kiran8 I have learned to pay attention to warnings and signs. I usually end up sorry when I dont.
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
25 Jun 11
Hello Kiran!
I think that Vedic Astrology sometimes proves right in prediction and sometimes not. If anything goes in our favour as per the 'astrological predictions', we start believing it and if anything goes against us, we ignore this kind of art.
I think that Vedic Astrology sometimes proves right in prediction and sometimes not. If anything goes in our favour as per the 'astrological predictions', we start believing it and if anything goes against us, we ignore this kind of art. 
@anil02 (24688)
• India
23 Jun 11
Hello Kiran, it is my experiance that no one can forecast exactly. Although astrology is much popular every where. Only foretelling of future is not enough. If one astrologer forecast according to your horoscope you became a doctor. If on the basis of this forecast some one will not concentrait on study than how this forecast will be true. Our stars play some role in our life but these are not every thing in life. Our deeds are also important.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Jun 11
Hi anil, I agree that one cannot predict anything accurately.There are so many factors influencing our life. It can be compared to a several stones being thrown into a pond and the ripples caused effect each other inspite of being away from each other .Similarly in life we have so many different experiences and overlapping experiences - one wonders how anyone can predict the future. If they are able to do, they must be nothing short of almighty god who is supposed to know everything 
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Jun 11
hi visavis, thanks a lot for your response One can make guesses no doubt taking into account the manner in which your life is proceeding. I agree that it may not be accurate since there are always unexpecxted happenings in life which no one can predict about...all the best
One can make guesses no doubt taking into account the manner in which your life is proceeding. I agree that it may not be accurate since there are always unexpecxted happenings in life which no one can predict about...all the best @PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
23 Jun 11
Hi Kiran,
I don't mean to offend, but I am speaking from my own experience here with astrologers. I'm not sure if you can call Astrology a real science. Science is something that can be tested and you can get the same results each time. I've been to astrologers and they do cold readings and are usually off base. I had one tell me (she charged me $20 too) that I had a black cloud following me and for $100 she could remove it. I walked out and felt like a fool for giving her my hard earned $20 bucks.
I kind of think of astrology as a sort of pseudo science, if anything.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
24 Jun 11
Hi PQ,lol that is really the way they function I guess - predict something bad and charge you and then give you a solution to ward off the bad results and again charge you. But, in India there are some astrologers who are professionals practicing for generations.They predict only after taking many things into consideration and they take their profession seriously...But at the same time there are many touts who behave exactly in a similar manner as you have experienced..thanks a lot for your response and have a nice weekend
that is really the way they function I guess - predict something bad and charge you and then give you a solution to ward off the bad results and again charge you. But, in India there are some astrologers who are professionals practicing for generations.They predict only after taking many things into consideration and they take their profession seriously...But at the same time there are many touts who behave exactly in a similar manner as you have experienced..thanks a lot for your response and have a nice weekend 
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
24 Jun 11
Hi narthan, I guess that is one way of looking at it.I too hear people say that certain predictions have come true in their life.There are times when we ourselves can foresee what may happen in our life by analysing a situation. Similarly it may not be difficult for an astrologer to predict certain things since they do probe and get many relevant facts about our life before making a prediction...
@vigneshptc (181)
• India
22 Jun 11
who cares........have you heard this proverb............
"yesterday is history..tomorrow is mystery...and today?
today is a gift.thats y we call it as a present"
don't try to know or think about future it will ruin your presnt
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Jun 11
I agree with you But at the same time I wouldnt mind having a preview of my future lol...Honestly, I dont bother about any of these , take life as it comes . I have realised that , that is the best policy and it has worked for me so far...thanks a lot for your response and happy mylotting
But at the same time I wouldnt mind having a preview of my future lol...Honestly, I dont bother about any of these , take life as it comes . I have realised that , that is the best policy and it has worked for me so far...thanks a lot for your response and happy mylotting