00:00 The hosts discuss their skepticism about horoscopes and astrology, but also express an interest in exploring the topic further.

05:09 Astrology is the belief that distant objects in the cosmos have an influence on our lives and events on Earth, and it has been around for thousands of years in various cultures.

10:24 Astrology is based on made-up associations between celestial objects and human characteristics, and the Babylonians even left out a 13th constellation to make the zodiac neater and tidier.

15:43 Astrology is based on the position of celestial objects at the time of a person's birth, with each sign representing a different constellation.

20:53 Astrology is divided into three groups: mundane astrology, interrogatory astrology, and natal astrology, with natal astrology being the basis for horoscopes and predictions based on the moment of a person's birth.

26:07 Astrology involves multiple layers of interpretation, including the relationship between elements and signs, the cardinal, fixed, or mutable nature of signs, and the astrologer's own interpretation of the information presented by the signs.

31:32 Astrology involves taking into account the time and location of birth to create a comprehensive astrology chart that includes the positions of all the planets, including the sun and moon, which are considered planets in astrology, in order to determine a person's personality and traits.

36:22 Astrologers use the positions of planets in a person's birth chart to interpret their personality traits and life experiences, although the actual mechanisms behind astrology are not explained.

41:14 Astrology removes personal responsibility from decision-making and there are many layers and factors that astrologers take into account, but astrology does not pass the test of repeatable testing and scientific study, and there is a selection bias in focusing on the facts that line up with astrology while ignoring the ones that don't, and the zodiac signs are no longer accurate due to the earth's wobbling rotation.

46:13 The podcast discusses the changes in zodiac signs and how astrology played a role in the Reagan administration's scheduling decisions.

51:31 Belief in astrology in the US has fluctuated over the years, with a poll in 2004 showing a 29% belief rate, while in China, 92% of the public says they don't believe in astrology compared to about 45% in the US.