German Outlets Publish Fresh Horoscopes Alongside Scientific Skepticism

Overview

• BILD released sign-by-sign weekly horoscopes for October 20–26, using standard sections on love and friends, work and finances, and fitness and well‑being.
• MOPO posted a concise set of daily forecasts for Wednesday, October 22, offering brief, sign‑specific guidance for readers.
• Augsburger Allgemeine paired its daily horoscope pages with a summary of the Clearer Thinking study, which found an average of 2.49 correct matches out of 12, consistent with random guessing.
• Explanatory pieces point to the Forer/Barnum effect and note, citing National Geographic, that deliberately vague, target‑group phrasing helps horoscopes feel personally relevant.
• YouGov polling reported that a majority of Germans see a link between zodiac signs and personality, while coverage advises treating horoscopes as entertainment rather than a basis for major decisions.