IIS bloggers might be interested in an Astronomical Society of the Pacific article by Andrew Fraknoi; "T
he Universe At Your Fingertips Activity: Activities With Astrology : Your Astrology Defense Kit"
http://www.astrosociety.org/educatio...strology3.html
This has a lot of information regarding defence against astrology - useful in never-ending debates on the Astronomy versus Astrology. Its concluding advice is highly relevant...
"Clearly, those of us who love astronomy cannot just hope that the public's infatuation with astrology will go away. We must speak out whenever it is useful or appropriate - to discuss the shortcomings of astrology and the shaky ground it is based on. Those of us working with youngsters can use these ideas to develop a healthy skepticism in the students and encourage an interest in the real cosmos - the one of remote worlds and suns that are mercifully unconcerned with the lives and desires of the creatures on planet Earth. Let's not allow another generation of young people to grow up tied to an ancient fantasy, left over from a time when we huddled by the firelight, afraid of the night"
Sage advise indeed!!
