I see astrology as basically "folk data science". You make observations and try to find correlations (not causation, though some ancient literature does attempt to explain it). One simple one is Mercury goes into retrograde motion and takes down Meta with it.<p>You can model intrapersonal dynamics (basically found by looking at findings between positions of transiting bodies and those of the natal chart, namely the positions calculated at the time/place of the individual's birth). For example the current position of Jupiter (which symbolizes growth/expansion) is now conjunct an individual's natal midheaven (represents career/how you are seen in society) and all of a sudden this person is being recognized in a very positive way by their community or workplace.<p>You can also model the interpersonal dynamics, found by looking at the effects of just the transiting planets alone, say transiting Mars conjuncts the North Lunar Node or Pluto and all of a sudden you have these really violent transformational events that erupt. Maybe mass shootings, natural disasters etc.<p>The other interesting thing about astrology is it stands to unify many disparate concepts together. For example Jupiter is at the same time connected to the liver, to growth, to happiness, to biology, etc. if I recall correctly. Where else could you find this idea of unifying together seemingly unrelated things into the notion of a planetary symbol.<p>One thing I find sorely lacking is the complete lack of any statistical rigor applied to the predictions/indications given by astrological readings.<p>I do find it fascinating that co-star is throwing technology and data science to the problem. It may not be far off to see them publishing findings that actually meet the level of rigor to at least show statistically significant correlations. I don't practice or believe these things personally, but my ancestors used to try to help their communities understand their problems better using tools like ancient Indian astrology.