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This paper provides a comprehensive examination of astrology, the belief system proposing a relationship between celestial phenomena and terrestrial events. By analyzing the historical evolution of astrological thought from Mesopotamian origins to modern psychological applications, this study explores the structural integrity of the natal chart. The paper delineates the core components of the astrological model—the planets, signs, houses, and aspects—and evaluates the mechanisms by which practitioners synthesize these variables into personality profiles. Furthermore, this study addresses the longstanding conflict between astrological tradition and the scientific method, reviewing empirical evidence and the phenomenon of the "Barnum Effect." The objective is to present a balanced overview of astrology not merely as a proto-science, but as a cultural and symbolic language used for introspection and meaning-making.

Major studies, such as the Carlson double-blind experiment (1985), have consistently failed to demonstrate that astrologers can identify personality traits better than chance. Conversely, the "Mars Effect" proposed by Michel Gauquelin suggested a statistical correlation between Mars positions and sports champions, though these findings remain controversial and difficult to replicate.