By: Allyson Zamora and Isabella Valero
Yes, astrology is something that not everybody takes seriously but there are many aspects of it that shed light onto our individuality. Should it be something to take seriously?
Who knew that traits that we did not know about ourselves could be found with just our birthday and birth time, that is pretty amazing. Whether or not you agree, astrology is based on the positions of the stars and any simple movement can impact one’s zodiac sign and birth chart majorly causing a person to be born with many unique traits.
Believing is one thing, but experiencing the truth behind your zodiac sign proves the realness behind it. For example, if someone is born under the Taurus zodiac sign then there are certain traits that they may experience. Taurus are known to be very stubborn and responsible beings. Some may say that zodiac signs should not be taken seriously, but this is not right because if that Taurus does not experience traits such as stubbornness, it is not because astrology is fake, but it is because there are different signs in their birth chart that cause differences making this person very unique.
When we look at someone’s zodiac sign, we are only focusing on their sun sign, but this person has a whole chart of other signs that determine other aspects of themselves, such as the Taurus example. The sun sign is Taurus but the moon sign may be a libra and the rising sign may be in Scorpio, and all of those signs change the way this person feels to the way they think. People may be quick to judge astrology but it is because they most likely do not understand it.
It’s not hard to determine your birth chart, so if you do feel uncertain about what is true and what is not all you need to do is google your birthday, and there are many websites to determine your birth chart for further information about all of your characteristics. Knowing your birth time and exact birthdate is very helpful for a more insightful look at astrology. But, being honest how hard is it to believe that zodiac signs are real? Considering all of us are born at different times and different days while the stars are in different locations, it does make sense that we all have unique things about ourselves.
On the other hand, zodiac signs should not be taken seriously. Although some of these traits are accurate to me and how I really am as a person, I do not believe that these should be taken seriously for it is not always accurate for everyone else.
These are fun to look at and compare but, I would not base my whole personality off of this one sign. Just like how my boyfriend is a Sagittarius and our signs aren’t compatible, but although we aren’t compatible with our zodiac signs, that doesn’t mean I’m going to break up because of that. These Signs and the websites are a fun way to look at peoples differences through constellations but not to fully base your relationship or personality off of what these signs are.
Through the many opinions, astrology will always be something very fun to look into or read as a hobby!
Allyson Zamora
Allyson ('22) is a senior and this is her third year writing with the Gigantea. Writing has always been a strong passion for her, and she enjoys writing and editing for arts and entertainment. Outside of the Gigantea, she is involved in hip hop dance, and enjoys performing in Redwood’s plays and musicals. She looks forward to a career in law. You can reach her by email at allys.za8185@vusd.us
