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German Media Publish Jan. 14 Horoscopes As Some Outlets Highlight Scientific Skepticism

Several reports cite studies finding astrologers match signs to personalities no better than chance.

Overview

  • TAG24 and MOPO released free daily forecasts dated Wednesday, Jan. 14, covering all twelve zodiac signs.
  • BILD published weekly horoscopes for Jan. 12–18 that offer sign-specific advice on love, work and health.
  • Augsburger Allgemeine paired daily sign pages with scientific context that questions astrology’s validity, referencing the Forer effect and National Geographic.
  • The outlet cited a Clearer Thinking study in which 152 astrologers matched personality profiles to star signs no better than chance, averaging 2.49 correct of 12.
  • YouGov 2021 polling reported roughly 53% of Germans show interest in astrology or see a link between star signs and personality, and several articles urge treating horoscopes as entertainment rather than decision guides.