Astrology

Astrology claims that the positions of celestial bodies at the moment of birth influence personality and fate. This is a testable claim — and it has been tested. The essays in this category examine the evidence from controlled trials, the Barnum effect, and the mechanisms by which astrology appears to work (spoiler: it doesn't).

Essays

The Barnum Effect (planned)

A planned essay on why vague personality descriptions feel accurate, and what that tells us about astrological readings.