Elaine / England 
Do you follow astrology?
Hello, my name's Elaine. I'm from England. My question today do you follow astrology?
I read my horoscopes, not every day, maybe once or twice a week. Sometimes, I forget to read them completely, so they're not really that important to me, but I do read them. I read them usually when I'm a little bit uncertain about what to do with my life, or I have a decision to make. I'll find myself lingering over the horoscopes a little bit longer than normal. I know which star sign I am. I know which star sign my mum is, any potential friends are.
I feel like we can gain a little bit of insight into people's characters based on their star sign. Although, I don't take it too seriously. I think some people use horoscopes and astrology in the same way that they use religion. They need guidance and a connection to the universe, a bigger picture to understand where they're going in their lives, that give them some direction, just in the same way that other people use religion. So, it's different for everybody. What about you? Do you believe in astrology, or do you believe in something different?
astrology
Meaning: The study of how the positions of the stars and planets might influence people’s lives and behavior.
Examples:
- Some people follow astrology to understand their future.
- Astrology is popular in many cultures around the world.
horoscopes
Meaning: Predictions about a person’s future based on the position of the stars and their birth date.
Examples:
- I read my horoscopes once or twice a week.
- Her horoscopes said she would meet someone new soon.
linger over
Meaning: To spend more time than usual thinking about or looking at something.
Examples:
- I sometimes linger over the horoscopes when I feel uncertain.
- He lingered over the photo, remembering the past.
direction
Meaning: Guidance or purpose about where to go or what to do.
Examples:
- People use astrology to find direction in their lives.
- He’s looking for direction in his career.
star sign
Meaning: One of the twelve parts of the zodiac that is based on the position of the sun when a person was born.
Examples:
- I know which star sign I am and which one my mom is.
- What’s your star sign? I’m a Leo.
character
Meaning: The qualities that make a person different from others.
Examples:
- We can learn about people’s characters from their star signs.
- He has a kind and honest character.
guidance
Meaning: Help or advice about what to do in a situation.
Examples:
- Some people look to astrology for guidance in life.
- The teacher gave her guidance on choosing a career path.
potential
Meaning: The ability to develop, succeed, or become something in the future.
Examples:
- I check the horoscopes of any potential friends I meet.
- She has great potential as a writer.
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