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It is an useful filter to reduce the pool of eligible candidates when dating, even if it is random. It should also be seen in context. Certain celestial bodies

• whstl 3y ago
  "It is an useful filter to reduce the pool of eligible candidates when dating, even if it is random." I mean, yes, that's true. But IMO it's not really at random. I don't think anyone would dump someone because that person is a Scorpio (unless they're absolute nuts). It's more like a conversation starter to let people open up and talk about their personality traits. You bring up jokingly "ugh my ex was also a Leo... Leo are so dramatic yada yada" and you go "yeah I get it but I'm actually chill, maybe it's my Sagittarius ascendent" or something (I'm talking out of my ass here, dunno if those examples make sense... but then again I don't believe in it, so...). It sure beats talking about the weather in the small talk scale.
  • oxfordmale 3y ago
    There is little scientific evidence to suggest there is a correlation between personality and star signs. It is a good icebreaker, and to gauge common interests.
    • whstl 3y ago
      "There is little scientific evidence..." Yep. I'd be surprised if there's any! Still a fun icebreaker.
• commonlisp94 3y ago
  > useful filter I guess it is useful to know when someone can't entertain hypotheticals, make light conversation, lacks sensitivity about other's world view, and is allergic to beliefs which are not promoted by large organizations.