Is there anything wrong with believing in astrology?
*This blog is originally written in Japanese and translated using ChatGPT. For my friend who knows Japanese, please read the original:
This week has been chaotic, and I was on the verge of giving up on my blog.
I couldn't think of anything to write about, but at the last minute, I decided to write about this topic.
I'm glad I didn't give up!
I hope you can read it with ease and relate to it. Please enjoy!
Beginning
Do you believe in astrology? Lately, I've been checking it every week. I found an interesting astrologer, so I look forward to her horoscope readings every week.
After deciding to make astrology the theme of this week's blog, I did my usual research on YouTube to gather various opinions about astrology.
Of course, I started with DaiGo, whom I admire as a mentor in my life, and then I watched videos from other opinion leaders I love, such as Hiroyuki (Hiroshi) Nishimura and Toshio Okada.
They all unanimously said that they don't believe in astrology at all and that it's a scam.
Among the videos I watched, Kazu Laser, whom I also adore, made an impactful statement about astrology.
He said, "If you can't even make decisions about your own life, you won't be able to achieve anything significant, right?"
Usually, I don't think much when I watch videos, but this statement really resonated with me.
I consider myself more logical, and I don't believe in things without evidence, but for some reason, I love astrology and the annual zodiac sign readings.
So this time, I want to refute Kazu Laser!
Theme: The Good Things about Believing in Astrology
First of all, Kazu Laser also said that if people believe in astrology, that's fine, and he doesn't deny astrology. This time, I'm just writing a blog to present a counterargument.
I won't claim that astrology has saved me, but at least because of astrology, my life has been helped and made more enjoyable. So this time, I've listed three things that I believe in astrology has been good for me. For those who don't believe in astrology, let's read the horoscope together from today!
1. Being able to see myself from a step back
This is the main reason why I look at astrology. Whenever I check astrology, it's usually during a period when things are not going well in my life, and despite going about my usual routine, things don't go as I want them to. It's also when I'm facing a big challenge and feeling anxious. At such times, when I check astrology, I can maintain my mental well-being. If astrology says something positive, I can have hope, thinking that good things will come afterward! If it predicts something negative, I can attribute it to my luck, thinking that it's natural for things not to go well during this period, and I can avoid blaming myself too much.
By looking at astrology in this way, I can avoid taking personal failures too seriously and see things from a more objective perspective. For example, when I'm worried about not having a boyfriend and not being able to meet a good person, if astrology says that this month your chances of meeting someone are not good, I can relax and be myself without feeling rushed. On the other hand, if astrology predicts good chances of meeting someone, I can value the opportunities around me and take more proactive actions. By interpreting astrology in this way, I can steer myself in a positive direction, make astrology my ally, and live more comfortably.
2. Teaching new perspectives
Generally, people are interested in themselves. But unless you go for mentoring or coaching, it's not often that someone analyzes you and gives you advice, right? However, astrology can provide insights about your future and advice. For example, if astrology says that your academic fortunes are good this year, it may be a good idea to study something. If it says that conflicts in relationships are likely to occur this month, you can be mindful of your way of speaking and make an effort to be kind to the people around you.
In addition to monthly horoscopes, astrology can also offer insights into your personality traits based on your zodiac sign. I used to be introverted and afraid to stand out. But since astrology says that Leo has strong leadership qualities, I gained the courage to challenge myself as a leader. In this way, astrology allows you to break free from biases and discover new strengths and hidden talents. Why not try believing in astrology and taking action at least once?
3. Eliminating Unimportant Choices
The last thing I realized about believing in astrology is that it helps eliminate unimportant choices. People have to make countless choices every day. Choosing clothes, deciding what to eat—it can be exhausting to think about all these things. But astrology can tell you your lucky color or lucky number, so you can refer to them and entrust small decisions to them. Of course, if you're like Steve Jobs and wear the same clothes every day, you don't need to make choices, but I can't do that. I want to wear clothes of different colors and enjoy fashion. It's fun to look at the lucky color and put together an outfit, so I encourage everyone to give it a try!
Conclusion
Until now, I've only talked about the positive aspects of astrology, but I understand the opinions of those who deny it. I believe that it's important to think about astrology in a way that suits your own convenience. I don't think astrology should prevent you from pursuing what you want or impose limitations on yourself. If you ever feel like you're too caught up in astrology, it's best to take a break from it and stop looking at it. Personally, I have a habit of going back and forth between checking astrology and not checking it.
But in conclusion, I think astrology can be a weapon that improves your life. It's also fun to discuss astrology with friends. So, people who don't believe in astrology please stop looking down on and making fun of those who do. This only make you look uncool. If you don't believe, just smile and listen to the conversation.
This month, it seems that those born under the sign of Leo have average financial luck and will have many expenses. So let's review our expenses accordingly and focus on working hard to earn money.
This week, I've been preparing for the future. First, I'm really excited about my upcoming trip next week. I can't wait! 😆😆
I went to the hair salon and got my hair cut. I tried a style with bangs for the first time in a while, but I'll probably go back to no bangs soon. Maintenance is just too bothersome.
And I haven't met up with my friends or taken any photos. I'm reflecting on that.
Anyway, thank you for your hard work this week!
See you next week~