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Astrologers conveniently ignore the southern hemisphere when calculating seasonal traits for star signs

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Western astrology claims that Aries is fiery and energetic because it aligns with the bursting life of spring, while Capricorn is cold and serious because it's born in the dead of winter. This is incredibly awkward for half the planet. In Australia, Aries arrives during autumn and Capricorn hits during the sweltering heat of summer. Astrology is aggressively northern-hemisphere-centric.

Astrologers conveniently ignore the southern hemisphere when calculating seasonal traits for star signs
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