Down through the millennia, cultures across the world have attached importance to astronomical events, using them to predict terrestrial events from celestial observations. From individual life events such as marriage and careers to the election of leaders, astrology has played an important role in people’s decision making.Western astrology, one of the oldest astrological systems still in use, can trace its roots to ancient Mesopotamia, from which it spread to Greece, Rome, the Arab world and eventually Central and Western Europe. But can astrology really predict world events and provide guidance in daily life, or is it just vague assertions combined with confirmation bias making people believe that it works? That’s what we set out to uncover in this episode.Support this show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/isthatforrealWatch the videos on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/isthatforrealListen to the podcast of this show at:https://isthatforreal.podbean.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-that-for-real/id1497389586Join our Facebook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/524460561439197/The _Is That For Real?_ logo was designed by Kawaii Pigeon. Find her work on Deviant Art at:https://www.deviantart.com/kawaii-pigeonAll footage images used in this video are used legally for criticism, commentary & education, and are protected by the Fair Use Law/Act: Section 107 of the USC:https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf