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German Outlets Publish New Horoscopes as Reports Underscore Lack of Scientific Evidence

A study finds astrologers perform at chance with surveys still showing strong public interest.

Overview

  • TAG24 and MOPO released free, sign-by-sign daily forecasts for Wednesday, November 19, offering brief advice on love, work and wellbeing.
  • BILD posted weekly horoscopes for November 17–23 for multiple signs, delivering guidance on relationships, finances and health.
  • Merkur.de, citing Elle, highlights an astrological warning that Gemini and Leo should act cautiously in the coming weeks to avoid major mistakes.
  • Augsburger Allgemeine pairs its daily horoscopes with scientific context, noting a Clearer Thinking study by Spencer Greenberg and André Ferretti in which astrologers averaged 2.49 correct matches out of 12, consistent with chance.
  • Coverage cites YouGov findings that roughly half of Germans see a link between zodiac and personality, even as outlets caution readers not to base important decisions on horoscopes.