The Enduring Influence of Celestial Bodies in Modern Astrological Practices

  • Belay Sitotaw Goshu Department of Physics, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
  • Muhammad Ridwan Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33258/konfrontasi2.v11i2.304
Keywords: Astrology; individual convictions; moral judgment; spiritual activities; and career decisions

Abstract

This study looks at how people incorporate astrological practices into their daily lives and investigates the impact of astrology on personal beliefs and decisions. The poll was given to different respondents, indicating degrees of astrological engagement. Books are utilized less frequently than astrology applications, social media, and internet horoscopes by mainstream respondents seeking astrological information. The results show that astrology influences professional selections since it gives many respondents comfort, direction, and influence over relationships. Nonetheless, a significant proportion of the sample indicates that astrology does not influence at all, showing differences in astrology are seen and applied. The study also examines demographic factors like age and educational attainment to understand the broader context of astrological engagement. The conversation offers a thorough examination of astrology's place in modern life by utilizing viewpoints from historical books, online resources, and astrological literature. The findings imply that although astrology offers many people a relevant framework, its impact varies greatly, depending on personal views and the sources of astrological knowledge consulted. This study advances awareness of astrology's continuing influence on social and human dynamics and its persistence in modern spiritual practices.

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Published
2024-06-24
How to Cite
Belay Sitotaw Goshu, & Muhammad Ridwan. (2024). The Enduring Influence of Celestial Bodies in Modern Astrological Practices. Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi Dan Perubahan Sosial, 11(2), 106-122. https://doi.org/10.33258/konfrontasi2.v11i2.304
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Vol 11 No 2 (2024): Konfrontasi, June
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