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Discussion Post: Elements of Astrology
All of them uses some scientific knowledge about the natural world, as well as scientific sounding tools, like star charts, calculations, papers, etc. Some people use astrology and numerology to generate expectations about future events and people's personalities, others use psychoanalysis and hypnosis to treat mental-health disorders.
Some claim that these practices are supported by evidence - the experiences of people who feel that astrology, hypnosis, etc.. have worked for them. But, are they really scientific ways to answer questions?
• Pick ONE of the practices: Astrology, Psychoanalysis, Numerology or Hypnosis
• Does Astrology (or the one you picked) focus on the natural world?, Does it aim to explain the natural world?, etc..
• Is the practice you picked a branch of science?