2020 Horoscopes
A note on personal horoscopes
Before we dive into forecasting, here’s some important insight on how to properly use the astrological system to your advantage and the difference between general horoscopes and your real horoscope.
When reading free horoscopes (such as in this article, online, magazines or social media) :
1) Realize that they are general.
It’s not your real personal horoscope- it’s an overall prediction of what’s happening for a collective population that shares a similar birthday to you. And it only considers 1 of 11 astronomical bodies- the Sun position to be exact. Whereas your real personal horoscope takes all astronomical bodies into account.
2) General horoscopes are actually written for your Rising Sign, not your Sun Sign.
When writing overall general horoscopes, astrologers place the Sun at the sky’s horizon line throughout each of the 24 hours in a day so that the Sun takes a pass through each zodiac sign. We write the general horoscope according to what’s happening when each sign crosses the horizon line. This will likely differ from when the Sun truly crossed the horizon line of your real personal horoscope because your real personal horoscope is based on your actual birth time. So if you’re reading a freebie horoscope (like this one!), read the ‘scope for the Rising Sign based on your birth time—not just your traditional zodiac Sun Sign—to get more accurate timing.
If you don’t know your Rising Sign, just use a free app like astro.com or ask a professional like myself. You will need to know your accurate birth time.
If you don’t know your birth time (it should be on your birth certificate or ask your mom), then it’s okay to stick with reading the overall general horoscope for your traditional zodiac Sun Sign. Just acknowledge that the timing of the general predictions will be a bit broader than if you knew your specific birth time.
3) Real personal horoscopes are the only way to get complete and accurate predictions.
Astrology works because its math-based. Only when using all mathematical variables from your individual birth date, birth time and birth location can you calculate a quality forecast. While free general horoscopes are great for quick insight, don’t sell your house or get married based on a free horoscope—you need to see a professional astrologer.
And a final note for skeptics, naysayers, or those who aren’t sure if they “believe” in astrology:
It’s not magic, it’s math. Astrologers map the sky the same way your Uber driver maps your route- longitude, latitude, speed and time. Does it seem magical that the Uber app can predict what time your ride will arrive, when you will be dropped off at your destination, and if there will be any delays or alternative routes along the way? Of course not. Uber and astrologers use the same mathematical fairy dust.
Now, go forth and read to your hearts desire.
2019 Horoscopes
