But the study also found that astrology is taken pretty seriously by a lot of people. The researchers write: 72% do not think astrology is just superstition and almost 90% said that they find out the sun signs of people they have relationships with. 78% had read a book concerning their sun sign in love.

Is astrology based on truth?

Astrology is founded on understanding the positions of the stars, which seems like a scientific enough pursuit in itself. But is there any science to back up whether astrology impacts our personality and our lives? Heres the short Answer: No. None whatsoever.

When did romantic marriages start?

The ideal of love as a primary reason for marriage began to spread in the late 18th century and early 19th century, partly due to the French and American revolutions. Enlightenment thinkers in this era were promoting the “right to personal happiness,” Coontz said.