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Horoscopes Stay a Daily Habit in Germany Even as Science Dismisses Their Credibility

Major German news outlets publish daily star-sign forecasts that readers treat as an entertainment-focused tool for self-reflection.

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Overview

  • TAG24 and MOPO offered free daily horoscopes for all twelve zodiac signs on June 23, providing guidance on love, career and health based on celestial positions.
  • A YouGov survey cited by Augsburger Allgemeine shows 39% of Germans read horoscopes at least occasionally and more than half believe zodiac signs influence personality traits.
  • Astrologers derive their forecasts from the positions of stars and planets at birth, but scientific studies find no causal link between star signs and human behavior.
  • Psychologists attribute the appeal of horoscopes to the Barnum effect, where people perceive vague positive statements as personally meaningful.
  • Experts caution against relying on horoscopes for major life decisions, urging readers to treat them solely as a form of leisure rather than authoritative guidance.