Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?

32731

Total votes

9097

5-11 votes

23634

11-16+ votes

Following research in the US that found 80% of young Americans believe in astrology, we were interested to see how data from the UK compared. Close to 33,000 students considered astrology’s merit and significance, with younger voters focusing on their birth month or star sign and Secondary and older students discussing horoscopes more generally. The results in this report show the extent to which young people in the UK think astrology should be relied upon as a method for decision-making.

Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?”, while Primary 7-11 voters discussed: "Is your star sign important to you?”, and Primary 5-7 voters considered, "Is your birth month important to you?"

32,731 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.

5-11 voter

We think star signs are important because it helps us learn more about our personalities and similarities with others.

11-16 voter

You are in control of your own destiny and future. You are not governed by external forces like astrology.

16+ voter

I think astrology gives people hope rather than [needing to be] true and [used] to make decisions.

57% of 7-11-year olds said their star signs are important to them.

Primary 5-7 voters discussed the question, "Is your birth month important to you?"
The lessons made them consider their identity and how much significance they attach to the timing of their birth. 84% said it was important to them.
Meanwhile, 7-11-year olds discussed the question, "Is your star sign important to you?"
The results were more split, with just 57% voting 'Yes'.

92% of Secondary students voted 'No' to the question, "Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?"

Secondary, College and 16+ voters discussed the question, "Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?"
The vast majority of Secondary students voted 'No', at 92%. College and 16+ voters were slightly more in favour, however there was still a strong 'No' majority, at 86%.

Many argued astrology isn't credible as it isn't supported by scientific evidence.

Most Secondary students were critical of astrology because of a lack of evidence to support its claims.
Some thought it would be dangerous to base a decision entirely on astrology or their horoscope. Many advocated for taking personal responsibility for the decisions we make instead.