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Why You Don't Relate to Your Horoscopes, Per Astrologers
Why You Don't Relate to Your Horoscopes, Per Astrologers originally appeared on Parade.
Whether you're an avid astrology lover or a certified skeptic, most of us have taken a look at our horoscopes at least once. Horoscopes can be something you use to guide how you approach your day, or something you read for fun—but what happens when you don't relate to your horoscope readings?
If you often feel your horoscope readings aren't accurate for you, then know you aren't alone. However, this doesn't mean the horoscopes are bogus—there are a few explanations as to why you may not relate to your horoscopes.
Why Don't I Relate to My Horoscopes?
Continue reading to discover three reasons you may not relate to your horoscopes based on an astrologer's insights.
1. You're Not Reading For Your Rising Sign
The most common reason people struggle to relate to their horoscopes is due to reading for the wrong zodiac sign. This is understandable, and not your fault—many modern horoscopes direct you to read for your Sun sign (a.k.a your 'zodiac sign'). The truth is, your rising sign is what provides a far more accurate read for your horoscopes.
Rising signs focus on the houses, or areas of life, where events are likely to occur, giving themes and perspective for each horoscope. Astrologers writing horoscopes often use the rising signs to direct their predictions, meaning if you're reading for your other signs, like your Sun or Moon, you're less likely to get an accurate read.
If you prefer to read your horoscope based on your Sun sign, don't fret—you can still gain insights from your horoscope through this method, it just may not give a fuller picture of the circumstances.
2. You May Not Have the Correct Rising Sign
As mentioned above, reading for a different zodiac sign than you're Rising isn't likely to give you a relatable horoscope reading. The next factor to consider is whether you have the correct rising sign.
Rising signs are determined by the time of your birth, which can be challenging to access or find for some people. Your birth certificate or that of a family member is the most reliable method for determining it. Still, if neither option can provide a birth time, you're left to make educated guesses. This is the reason modern horoscopes encourage using your Sun sign, as people are more likely to know it based on their birthday.
Ultimately, not knowing your exact time of birth leaves the possibility open that you are reading your horoscope for a different sign than your rising sign, which could explain why you don't feel the horoscope predictions relate to you.
3. You Expect Personalized Answers From a General Horoscope
Let's be honest—horoscopes written for the masses are going to be generalized to some extent. While astrologers will write as accurately as possible about what the transits are predicting for each sign, there isn't a way to cover every angle for every person. Everyone has a unique birth chart, meaning there will be different factors and influences for each person that can't be expressed in a general horoscope.
Astrologers can provide personalized horoscopes tailored to your birth chart—and it's worth it to seek out their services if you're looking for a specific read about a situation. Yet if you expect a general horoscope to give you a personalized answer, you're not likely to relate to or get what you hope for out of it.
Why You Don't Relate to Your Horoscopes, Per Astrologers first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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