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German Outlets Publish Sept. 17 Horoscopes as Astrologers Tout Moon–Pluto Boost for Four Signs

Editors point to polling and a major test of astrologers to underline that such forecasts lack empirical backing and are best treated as entertainment.

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  • DerWesten reports that a Moon–Pluto alignment on September 17 is said by astrologers to give Cancer, Leo, Taurus and Libra extra drive and focus.
  • The same outlet a day earlier attributed a Sun–Moon surge on September 16 to Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Capricorn.
  • TAG24, MOPO and the Augsburger Allgemeine published free daily horoscopes for all twelve signs on September 17, with formats ranging from text to videos and, at TAG24, a preview for September 18.
  • Coverage repeatedly cites a 2021 YouGov finding that about 53% of Germans see a link between zodiac signs and personality, with stronger belief among women and younger readers.
  • Outlets highlight the Clearer Thinking study by Spencer Greenberg and André Ferretti, where 152 astrologers matched personality profiles to signs no better than chance (averaging about 2.49 correct out of 12), to caution against using horoscopes for major decisions.