I read my horoscopes daily. I am at the moment feeling very frustrated with astrology. My family and friends always tell me that astrology is just a self-improvement tool. And horoscopes should not determine what we do/plan to do. But it is there so we can change and improve and be happier.

But to me it seems like something I can not escape from. I will tell you of one example: if my horoscopes tell me to watch what I say and stay positive or I will lose my chance with a man, I will watch what I say to my neighbor (who I am infatuated by) and everything is fine and our friendship goes well. I don't know whether a future with him is possible because I don't know if he feels the same way, but at least I have't said anything to offend them. And I feel as if I have "dodged the horoscope".

But then when I meet another man at a coffee shop unexpectedly (someone who is clearly attracted to me and I have a real chance with), we chat and have a great time, until... I blurt out something completely inappropriate and I never get his number.

It bothers me a lot. I also feel the effects of one day's horoscopes 1-2 days before or after, so I never know if I've "dodged the horoscope" yet.

Horoscopes only go by sun sign so they tend to not be as accurate unless you read your rising sign (and even then, it'd have to be at 0 degrees and still some of it won't match up). Sometimes we can think about it too much though instead of just going with the flow. I love astrology, but sometimes you have to just toss the horoscope and aspects and just let your instincts take over.

Some Sun sign articles are very complex though if sufficient
space is allowed in the article to add the interpretations of
additional objects like the Moon or Saturn.

The Western approach is often that the astrology view is
the predisposition is defined by the interaction and placement
of the sky but it can be avoided by various remedies such
as moving ones location ( astro-relocation ) or by electing
positive moments to do ones activities ( electional astrology )
and perhaps associating with another person so that
a composite chart is now in effect ( marriage or joining
a group organization or company for example ).

Vedic astrology often uses mantras and precious stones
in various ways to achieve remedies.

If one has an understanding of astrology and how it
refers to oneself then strong positions can be enhanced
( like when to start a career and what career one is best
suited for ) and weakness can be reinforced or even
avoided.

Stop reading your daily horoscope. That is trash. Go get an astrological chart done (preferably by a respected astrologer) and learn who you really are as a person. There is so much more to you than a sun sign. There are 10 planets out there that combine into making you into who you are. You are only reading about 1/10th of who you are as an individual. Of course you will be depressed reading that tripe, I wish it would be banned.

Go get a chart done and learn who you really are.

Hi pageofcups,

The horoscope tells about your fate resulted from your previous life's good or bad deeds. But the fate is just a one factor affecting your character and life events. Your present character and deeds can change your present and future. There is nothing certain in this life. Everything changes.  So do your fate.

So I advise you to work hard and try to fulfill your desire. Learning astrology can help you to understand your fate and you can work hard to change your fate.