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Germans Keep Turning to Horoscopes Despite Scientific Skepticism

Surveys show over half of Germans consult daily horoscopes despite studies confirming astrologers perform no better than chance.

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Overview

  • Major German outlets such as MOPO, TAG24 and Augsburger Allgemeine publish free daily forecasts for each zodiac sign covering love, career and health.
  • A June YouGov poll finds 53 percent of Germans believe their star sign influences personality despite no empirical proof.
  • A Clearer Thinking study led by Spencer Greenberg and André Ferretti revealed that 152 astrologers matched personality profiles to zodiac signs at chance levels.
  • Organizations like the GWUP and the Skeptical Inquirer reiterate that horoscope predictions lack verifiable scientific methods and rely on subjective readings.
  • Psychologists cite the Barnum effect to explain horoscopes’ appeal, as people often accept vague, general statements as personally meaningful.