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Although I don’t put much stock in astrology, I’m familiar with my sign. (Traditionally, I’m a Sagittarius, though meticulous astronomers might call me Ophiuchus.) Understanding your sign can be surprisingly useful—just not in the way Dr. Oz suggests.
According to astrologer Rebecca Gordon on Dr. Oz’s website, Sagittarians are more likely to experience hip issues, Aries often suffer from migraines, and Cancers deal with unexpected issues like water retention, cysts, and fatigue.
Let’s take a step back, look at the actual science, and explore what knowing your astrological sign can genuinely offer. Here are a few examples:
Horoscopes can be a fun read, offering bite-sized, second-person narratives that feel like flash fiction.
You can use astrology to add flair to your observations about others (“That’s such a Leo move”) while making the same points you would have anyway.
You can purchase personalized items like keychains featuring your astrological sign (though this works best if your sign has a visually appealing symbol).
You can read this and quickly claim a favorite celestial object, perfect for those quirky party questions.
To set the record straight, your astrological sign doesn’t actually reveal your potential health issues, your romantic missteps, or the type of person you’ll become. Ideally, you’ll grow into someone who sees through nonsense and doesn’t buy into it.
