ELI5: What is astrology and how does it work?

Astrology is like a weather forecast for your personality and life, based on when you were born.

Imagine the sky is a giant clock, and the sun, moon, and planets are the hands. When you were born, the hands were pointing to different places on the clock. Astrology says that where those hands were pointing at that moment affects who you are.

Think of it like this:

• Zodiac signs are like 12 different playgrounds in the sky (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.). Each playground has different toys and rules.
• Your sun sign is like the playground you were born in. If you were born in the playground called "Leo", you might be brave and like to be the center of attention, just like the toys in that playground encourage.
• The moon sign is like your secret playground, where you go when you're feeling sad or need comfort. It shows how you feel inside.
• Other planets, like Mercury, might be like your favorite game in a specific playground, showing how you like to communicate.