The Real Problem with Astrology

Could it be possible that stars light years away could influence and possibly even predict our futures? Many people will say that the gravitation of the moon has influence over the tides and weather, but the moon is much closer than any of the stars in the constellations. The gravitational effect of even the nearest star on the Earth is essentially zero. Okay, so physics aside, there is a much, much bigger problem with astrology. This is the issue of free will. Most people, including those who endorse astrology, would say that they believe in free will. Free will is the capacity for us to make rational decisions that are of our own volition. Free will means we have a choice in what we do. The belief in free will, that we have choice in our behavior, is what makes us truly human. If the stars are directing our lives then free will doesn't exist. So, the real problem with astrology isn't the implausibility that the gravitational fields of stars light years away are controlling our lives, it's that the belief in astrology is a crutch that prevents us from taking real control of our lives. People born in various months may have similar characteristics, but that doesn't mean that astrology is true. We can all change the way we think and act if we want to do the work. That's the key. Most people don't want to do the work. We want easy answers and quick fixes. I'd rather keep my belief in free will and the human potential than relinquish it to astral bodies light years away.