The Parallels Between Astrology and Racism

[BipolarGrowth]

This is food for thought. I’m not claiming astrology is anywhere near as detrimental or oppressive as racism, but I think the parallels are interesting. Proponents of astrology are generally unaware of these similarities in structure. 
 

When considering race:

• It’s something you have no control over. You were born this way. 
• The ego becomes heavily identified with this. There is a tendency for this to amplify the perception of distinctions between self and other. A tribal group identity is created.
• Judgment of those both within your group identity and those outside of it is enhanced.
• Generalization occurs based upon this. 

When considering astrological placements:

• It’s something you have no control over. You were born this way. 
• In those who believe in astrology, the ego becomes moderately to heavily identified with this. There is a tendency for this to amplify the perception of distinctions between self and other. A tribal group identity is created.
• Judgment of those both within your group identity and those outside of it is enhanced.
• Generalization occurs based upon this.

 

More minor similarities likely exist, but I think this covers the meat of the topic. 
 

Questions to contemplate:

• Why is it okay or not okay to judge or generalize based upon race?
• Why is it okay or not okay to judge or generalize based upon astrological placements?
• Where lies the difference from a virtue- or morality-based perspective when not just comparing the impact of the judgments or generalizations taking place?

Edited March 15, 2021 by BipolarGrowth