Signs Of Zodiac Research Articles

The Impact of Zodiac Signs on Sales Performance and Turnover Rates: A Case Study of Kinlong Hardware in China

As a senior executive at a Chinese company included in the MSCI Index, the author considered the personality mix of marketing personnel when recruiting, aiming to balance performance and stability. In practice, I found that the performance of marketing personnel is closely related to their zodiac signs, although biases from senior management, particularly in HR, had to be carefully mitigated to ensure objective results. Salespeople with fire signs and other extroverted signs often perform better but are also more impulsive, easily influenced by external environments, and more likely to leave. We collected sales personnel data from the company’s Oracle database from 2014 to 2023, with a valid sample size of 9,291 people, using the logit model and OLS model to explore the performance and stability of employees with different zodiac signs. Results show that, holding other factors constant, extroverted signs have a 2.37% higher probability of turnover and an 8.00% higher average performance than introverted signs. This data, while novel, is framed within the limitations of using zodiac signs as a proxy for personality traits, a subject where more established scientific literature is lacking. We recommend that companies configure their sales teams with 60% extroverted personnel to drive innovation and 40% introverted personnel to ensure team stability.

Diversity of form and meaning: A study of the evolution of the twelve zodiac signs between the Tang and Song dynasties

Diversity of form and meaning: A study of the evolution of the twelve zodiac signs between the Tang and Song dynasties

The sun's position at birth is unrelated to subjective well‐being: Debunking astrological claims

AbstractBeliefs linking zodiac signs to personality traits, life outcomes, and well‐being remain widespread across various cultures. This study examined the relationship between Western zodiac signs and subjective well‐being in a nationally representative American sample from the General Social Survey (N = 12,791). Well‐being was measured across eight components: general unhappiness, depressive symptoms, psychological distress, work dissatisfaction, financial dissatisfaction, perceived dullness of one's life, self‐rated health, and unhappiness with marriage. Parametric and nonparametric analyses consistently revealed no robust associations between zodiac signs and any of the well‐being variables, regardless of whether demographic factors were controlled for. The effect sizes were negligible, accounting for 0.3% or less of the variance in well‐being, demonstrating that zodiac signs lack predictive power for well‐being outcomes. An additional analysis revealed that astrological signs were no more predictive of than random numbers. Thus, a randomly generated number between 1 and 12 is statistically as predictive of one's well‐being as one's zodiac sign. These findings challenge popular astrological claims about the influence of zodiac signs on well‐being and quality of life.

화성 당성 출토 명문 기와의 편년과 성격

Dangseong Fortress(唐城) was utilized from the Three Kingdoms Period to the early Joseon Dynasty, and has a First and Second Fortress with different construction periods. Inside the Fortress, various facilities including buildings, water catchments, etc. have been identified, and especially a large number of the roof-tiles have been excavated. Among these roof-tiles, there are a large number of various Inscribed Roof-Tiles. In this paper, we have identified the production techniques and chronology of the Inscribed Roof-Tiles excavated from Dangseong Fortress, and have identified and interpreted the characteristics of the inscriptions. The production technique of Inscribed Roof-Tiles is characterized by the use of long striking plates and partial breaks on the sides. This is typical of the late Unified Silla to early Goryeo Dynasty. As a result of attempting a detailed chronology through the interpretation of production techniques and inscriptions, the period was divided into the late 8th century, the 9th century, the 10th-11th century, the 12th century, and the 14th century. In particular, a large number of Inscribed Roof-Tiles are identified as belonging to the late 8th and 9th centuries. Inscribed Roof-Tiles are categorized into place and administrative names, zodiac sign and era names, functional names, and uninterpreted. These inscriptions indicate the function and use of the building, such as the building group, buddhist temple, and guest house, as well as the time and commemorative content of the building. Dangseong Fortress of Inscribed Roof-Tiles were used in the First Fortress from the late 8th century. The inscriptions of this period were mostly related to place names or building functions, and the inscriptions were made with long striking plates without a square outline. In the 9th century, when a new secondary castle was constructed along with the installation of the Dangseongjin(唐城 鎭), it seems that monumental name tiles such as the 'Seongshin(城新)' name were produced. After the construction of the Second Fortress, Inscribed Roof-Tiles are mainly associated with the names of central departments and guest houses and government offices as centers of foreign exchange. Inscribed roof-tiles from this period retain the traditional long striking plates but use a new square outline. In the 10th, 11th, and 12th centuries, inscribed roof-tiles relating to government offices and guests can still be observed, but they disappear after the 14th century as they gradually lose their central function of cultural exchange.

Zodiac Signs Personality Traits and Dental Specialty

Introduction: Astrologers assume that the sun sign dictates personality. A relationship between personality traits and sun signs exists, though a degree of relation could vary. Selecting a career is thought to be dependent on a number of factors and the perceived suitability of one’s personality characteristics to a certain career is one among other factors. Aim: The aim of the study was to explore zodiac signs and related personality traits of dental students and their perception toward dental specialties. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among (n = 447) undergraduates and postgraduate dental students in Andhra Pradesh. A pretested 3 questionnaire was used to collect data regarding demographics, education level, zodiac-related personality traits, and preferred dental specialty, which was assessed using Google Forms. A Chi-square test was done to know the association. Results: There is a statistical significance (<0.001) between the zodiac sign and the dental specialty they prefer. Majority of extroverts preferred surgery and conservative, while introverts chose pedodontics and periodontics. Ambiverts chose orthodontics and public health dentistry. Conclusion: Different personality types choose different specialties. There might be connections to zodiac signs that demand further research.

Does Western or Chinese Zodiac Sign Predict COVID Infections and Death?

Humans have been fascinated by and studying the sky since the beginning of time. Beliefs in Chinese and Western astrology persist in modern society and have gained increasing interest in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Zodiac signs are typified by certain qualities, for example, obsessive-compulsive traits in Libras and Virgos or the highly social traits in Leos and Geminis. We investigate whether the various characteristics or personalities purported of assigned birth signs may alter the predisposition to COVID-19 infections or mortality. This is a retrospective, single-center cohort study of 2545 adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection presenting to the emergency room over a 14-month period (September 2020 to November 2021). COVID-19 infectivity was determined based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Western and Chinese Zodiac signs were designated using date of birth. Both Zodiac signs were evaluated for risk of infection and death. Mortality rates across the zodiac and astrology signs showed no statistical difference using the 12-sample test for equality of proportions. Coincidentally, the mean age for the deceased was 74.5 years, and it was 53.9 years for those alive, resulting in a difference of 20.6 years. A two-sample t-test confirms that the observed difference of 20.6 years of age between the two groups is statistically significant with a p-value <0.05. The coefficient of the predictor age is statistically significant. The odds ratio estimate of age is 1.06, with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) being (1.048, 1.073). This means that the odds of dying increase by 6% for every additional year. Astrology once held a significant impact on beliefs in medicine and continues in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Our study utilized local data to determine if COVID-19 infection rates and mortality might have a relationship to astrological designations of Chinese and Western zodiac signs. Data analysis demonstrated that there was no statistical significance found between Western and Chinese Zodiac signs and mortality or infections. Similar to many previous studies, age can be a risk factor for mortality.

It's all in the stars: The Chinese zodiac and the effects of parental investments on offspring's cognitive and noncognitive skill development

AbstractParental investments in children's cognitive and noncognitive outcomes are deeply important to policymakers. However, because parental investments are arguably endogenous, estimating their importance empirically poses a challenge. To address this challenge, this paper exploits a rich and novel dataset, the China Family Panel Studies, and proposes a culture‐specific instrumental variable based on the Chinese zodiac. By comparing the outcomes of children born just before and just after the cutoff for a “lucky” (or ‘unlucky’) zodiac sign, we find that parents' investments have significant effects on offspring's development of both cognitive and noncognitive skills.

Design of Children’s Cultural and Creative Products Based on Song Rhyme Culture and the Twelve Zodiac Signs

Design of Children’s Cultural and Creative Products Based on Song Rhyme Culture and the Twelve Zodiac Signs

Exspatiantur: Warum scheitert der ovidische Phaethon am Sternbild des Skorpions?

Abstract The ride of the Ovidian Phaethon hitherto has not been explained sufficiently, in particular by J. Loos in Mnemosyne 2008 and 2012. Instead for the different motion of the sun one has to regard the particularities and position of the zodiacal signs, especially that of the Scorpion.

A LIGHT ON INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AYURVEDA AND ASTROLOGY

Astrology is an ancient science like Ayurveda and Yoga. The purpose of the astrology is to reveal the course of life of a person on the basis of the positions of the planets and the zodiac signs at the moment of his or her birth or conception. Thus, terrestrial predictions are done on the basis of celestial observations. The principles of Ayurveda have been explained in astrology and those of astrology have been explained in Ayurveda. Both Ayurveda and astrology do betterment of human life, and both are complementary to each other. Thus, medical astrology is emerging as a new branch. It is need of today to explore this new emerging branch by doing research works in this field.

The Value of Virtual Engagement: Evidence from a Running Platform

Fueled by remarkable developments in mobile and wearable technologies coupled with the power of the Internet a multibillion industry constructed on digital platforms, Connected Fitness, has emerged. Sustained engagement is a crucial prerequisite for healthy behavior, and platforms that offer connected fitness services must contend with the challenge of engaging new users. In this study, we examine whether a virtual race, an event in which runners can participate remotely in an organized activity, can serve as an effective strategy to amplify users’ long-term engagement related to healthy behavior. We study the impact of offering virtual races to runners on a digital fitness platform on their engagement with the platform and level of physical activity. Leveraging the match of the theme of the virtual races and users’ zodiac signs as the instrument to support causal inference, we find that a virtual race increases the engagement of new users by 42.8 days and total spending on related e-commerce on the platform by 48.4% during our study period. We also find that the positive impact of virtual races transcends the typical mechanism of social connections; results show that virtual races can increase the engagement with the platform even when their social connections are low. Finally, we find that existing users who participate in a virtual race outrun those in the control group by 4.41 km in a three-week period. Our study highlights the potential of new forms of digital interactions, powered by mobile and wearable technologies, on user behavior in fitness platforms. This paper was accepted by Anindya Ghose, information systems. Supplemental Material: The data files and online appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4945 .

A Note on the Safaitic Calendar

Abstract This short contribution presents three new Safaitic texts that shed further light on the division of the year among the pre-Islamic nomads of the Syro-Arabian Ḥarrah. The inscriptions demonstrate that the zodiac sign names could be used as the names of months and open a new avenue of discussion regarding the meanings of the terms rʾy and ksʾ.

Herbs as pharmaka: between Medicine, Astrology and Magic

In the ancient and Byzantine world, natural elements were used to cure a certain disease, as attested by traditional medical sources such as Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Galen. However, the therapeutic properties of these substances are also described in some compilations that transmit another type of knowledge: the Cyranides, a hermetic work that illustrates the usages of vegetable, animal and mineral species for different purposes; Cassianus Bassus’ Geoponica, an important source of the ancient agronomic-botanical tradition; the Hygromanteia Salomonis, a hermetic and esoteric treatise dedicated to planetary divination, which also illustrates the correspondences between plants, planets and zodiac signs. The herbs described in these compilations are suggested as φάρμακα for the treatment of diseases, but also for other purposes such as warding off demons or having luck (e.g. in Monacensis gr. 70, which transmits Hygromanteia Salomonis, Jupiter’s plant is χρυσάγκαθον, capable of causing extraordinary healings). This denotes the development of a parallel medicine, connected with magic and astrology, and in some cases the practices discussed still have folkloric implications today. Therefore, this contribution intends to analyse these three magico- -medical works, highlighting the similarities and differences from traditional medical sources as well as the link between medicine, magic and astrology.

Personal Characteristics of Young People Depending on the Sign of the Zodiac

The article presents a description of astrology, its historical and everyday significance. The specificity of practical methods of astrology is considered. The interaction of astrology and psychology is shown. The debatable nature of astrology as a science and its influence on personality is noted. In the practical part, a study is presented, the purpose of which is to identify personal qualities in young people, depending on the sign of the zodiac. The Big Five questionnaire and comparison using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied. The study involved students in the amount of 195 people in the age range from 18 to 32 years. Research base – Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University. Each of the subjects was assigned a specific zodiac sign based on their date of birth. As a result, significant differences were obtained in three integrative factors. In conclusion, it is concluded that some personal characteristics are still pronounced in people with a similar zodiac sign. However, in order to reliably confirm the fact of the presence of certain personality traits in respondents with the same zodiac sign, it is necessary both to increase the empirical sample and expand the diagnosed personal qualities.

Babylonian House Numbers and Squares of Zodiacal Signs

The texts BM 36628+ and BM 45720 contain number schemes, which in their first four columns list consecutive lines of Calendar Texts. These texts add six more columns (columns 5–10) to the classic Calendar Text. Therefore, we shall call them expanded Calendar Texts. The additional column 10 lists house numbers j, while column 9 contains four signs (labeled i) over four consecutive lines, one of which equals a j-value. As we shall see, the i-values are chosen so that they always form the zodiacal squares with j as one of the corners. I investigate the system behind the schemes by analyzing their number columns. We thus find a structure similar to that of the circular tablet BM 47762, which I presented in Part I [Aestimatio ns 2.2 (2021) 43–58]. This tablet lists the dates of first half, full, second half, and black Moon, where the zodiacal position of these special lunar phases joins to a square in the zodiacal circle. I investigate the connection between the two systems.

Differences in Chinese and Western Culture from the Perspective of the Twelve Zodiac Signs

As China's traditional culture, the Chinese zodiac has a long history and cultural connotation. Due to the differences in historical traditions, values and living environment, different zodiac cultures have been formed in China and the West. Therefore, in translation, there is bound to be a loss of some Zodiac cultural information. This paper reveals the cultural differences between China and the west by discussing the respective cultural connotations of the Chinese and Western zodiac animals. All these in order to provide some reference for the translation of the animals of the Chinese zodiac and promote cross-cultural communication.

STAR SIGN study: Evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 variants BQ.1.1 and XBB.1.5 in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Vaccine-elicited immune responses are impaired in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treated with anti-TNF biologics. To assess vaccination efficacy against the novel omicron sublineages BQ.1.1 and XBB.1.5 in immunosuppressed patients with IBD. This prospective multicentre case-control study included 98 biologic-treated patients with IBD and 48 healthy controls. Anti-spike IgG concentrations and surrogate neutralisation against SARS-CoV-2 wild-type, BA.1, BA.5, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1.5 were measured at two different time points (2-16 weeks and 22-40 weeks) following third dose vaccination. Surrogate neutralisation was based on antibody-mediated blockage of ACE2-spike protein-protein interaction. Primary outcome was surrogate neutralisation against tested SARS-CoV-2 sublineages. Secondary outcomes were proportions of participants with insufficient surrogate neutralisation, impact of breakthrough infection, and correlation of surrogate neutralisation with anti-spike IgG concentration. Surrogate neutralisation against all tested sublineages was reduced in patients with IBD who were treated with anti-TNF biologics compared to patients treated with non-anti-TNF biologics and healthy controls (each p ≤ 0.001) at visit 1. Anti-TNF therapy (odds ratio 0.29 [95% CI 0.19-0.46]) and time since vaccination (0.85 [0.72-1.00]) were associated with low, and mRNA-1273 vaccination (1.86 [1.12-3.08]) with high wild-type surrogate neutralisation in a β-regression model. Accordingly, higher proportions of patients treated with anti-TNF biologicshad insufficient surrogate neutralisation against omicron sublineages at visit 1 compared to patients treated with non-anti-TNF biologics and healthy controls (each p ≤ 0.015). Surrogate neutralisation against all tested sublineages decreased over time but was increased by breakthrough infection. Anti-spike IgG concentrations correlated with surrogate neutralisation. Patients with IBD who are treated with anti-TNF biologics show impaired neutralisation against novel omicron sublineages BQ.1.1 and XBB.1.5 and may benefit from prioritisation for future variant-adapted vaccines.

Из истории названий не‑ бесных светил в миноритарных иранских языках Памиро-Гиндукушского ареала

The names of celestial bodies in the languages of the Pamir-Hindu Kush area are etymologically heterogeneous. The differences are not accidental: they are evidence of social and cultural phenomena and processes in the history of the peoples inhabiting the area. The present article examines some of the history of this areal lexical group. The article identifies etymologically different designations for the Sun that stem from the worldview traditions of the local population. These date back to ancient times, when the Sun was believed to be both a celestial body and a supreme deity. The Proto-Iranian name for the Sun saw continued use in some languages, but was replaced in others by the names of deities revered in particular eras: at first this was the Indo-Iranian deity Mithra, and later the supreme deity of the Zoroastrians, Ahura Mazda. In the extinct literary languages of the Middle Ages, there are expressions testifying to the deification of the Moon which are not noted in the minority languages of this area. The name for ‘star’ in the languages of the area is derived from a single Proto-Iranian root which can be traced back to the IE *stēr- ‘star’. Another Iranian term used to designate ‘star’, appearing also with the meanings ‘zodiac constellation, zodiac sign, etc.’ and deriving from the IE variant for ‘night’ — *nokwt, *n˚kwter- — is attested mainly in medieval Middle Persian and Parthian documents, as well as in texts in classical Persian; in Old Iranian texts it is not documented as an independent word. In this regard, Wakhi, one of the minority languages of the Pamir-Hindu Kush area, is the only living Iranian language to have retained reflexes of this Indo-European base, although of its other variant. The Pamir-Hindu Kush names of celestial bodies examined in this article exhibit originality thanks to lexical substitutions, unusual word formation models, semantic shifts and the preservation of a deep Indo-Iranian archaic reflex.

Health assessment by using medical astrology principles: A community-based survey

Abstract Background: Medical astrology is an extended arm of astrology that helps in understanding the association of various parts of the body, diseases, and disorders with the nature of the sun, moon, planets, and the 12 astrological signs. Despite the extensive availability of astrological literature, research conducted in the field of Vedic Medical astrology remains scarce. The study aimed at providing a general health assessment of participants using astrological principles, thereby implementing statistical analysis to prove the association amongst the same. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of participants toward medical astrology. Materials and Methods: In this prospective, observational study, the Lagna Kundali of the participants was obtained using Astrosage software. The general health of the participants was assessed by implementing medical astrology principles. Thereby, the participants were interviewed for their pre-existing knowledge, level of satisfaction attained, reliability, and willingness to recommend medical astrology using a set of questionnaire. A study score was devised. Results: A total of 131 participants were interviewed, counseled, and analyzed. The study population had a slight male predominance (51.90%). The average age distribution of the study was 31 years (±10.99 years). The average score of the study was 12.38 (out of 20). On the basis of score evaluation, 46% of the total participants (59) showed a “good” response towards knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical astrology, whereas the remaining showed poor response. The correlation between the age of the participants and their familiarity with medical astrology principles was found to be significant (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: The level of satisfaction was found to be very high in the majority of participants. Overall scoring was “good” in nearly half of the participants. We conclude that medicine and astrology, hence, if combined will help medical science and can prove to be a good therapeutic branch in the future. However, a lot of research work should be carried out to ensure advancement of medical astrology.

Is success written in the stars? The effect of zodiac sign on the outcome of total knee arthroplasty.

There are 12 signs of the zodiac, each attributed with its own specific personality traits, desires and attitudes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of zodiac sign on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Patients undergoing primary TKA during a 2-year period (January 2019 to December 2020) were identified retrospectively. Patient demographics, Oxford Knee Score (OKS), EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D) (baseline, 1 and 2 years) and patient satisfaction scores (1 and 2 years) were collected. Each patient's zodiac sign was assigned from their date of birth. There were 509 patients (228 males [44.8%] and 281 females [55.2%]) with a mean age of 70.9 years and a mean BMI of 30.3. There were no significant differences in gender (p=0.712), age (p=0.088), BMI (p=0.660), or pre-operative OKS (p=0.539). Aries and Gemini (0.366) had the worst and Pisces the best (0.595) pre-operative EQ-5D scores (p=0.038). When adjusting for confounding, Aries (p=0.031) had a greater improvement in EQ-5D at 1 year, although this was not maintained at 2 years. When adjusting for confounding, Pisceans had significantly less of an improvement in OKS at both 1 (p=0.022) and 2 years (p=0.042) and also had a significantly lower risk of satisfaction at 2 years (odds ratio 0.41, p=0.043). Zodiac sign was associated with outcome following TKA. Pisceans had the best pre-operative EQ-5D scores, but the least improvement in the post-operative joint specific score (OKS) and were less likely to be satisfied, despite achieving an equal improvement in their health-related quality of life (EQ-5D). Aries started with the lowest pre-operative EQ-5D scores but achieved the best scores at 1 year. Our study shows that an individual's zodiac sign may serve as a useful predictive factor for functional outcomes and satisfaction following TKA. However, our findings are the result of multiple testing in a large dataset following a data trawl, and correlation does not necessarily equal causation even in a real-world registry.