Astrology, including its Vedic tradition, has long intrigued and polarized opinions, particularly within the scientific community. Across history and into contemporary times, numerous attempts have been made to validate astrological practices through empirical and statistical methods. These efforts aim to determine whether astrology holds any scientific merit and if astrological predictions can be substantiated by data. Historically, the first organized attempt to scientifically test astrology came with the famous experiment led by French psychologist Michel Gauquelin in the 1950s. Gauquelin sought to discover if the positions of the planets at birth could actually affect a person's career or personality. His research suggested a mild correlation between planetary positions and certain professions, which sparked debate but was criticized for methodological flaws and the selective reporting of data. In more recent decades, the scientific community has conducted larger scale tests. One notable example is the double-blind study organized by Shawn Carlson, published in the journal "Nature" in 1985. The study involved both astrologers and subjects who were unaware of each other, aiming to eliminate bias. The astrologers were asked to match individuals' natal charts to psychological profiles generated through standardized tests. The results showed that the success rate of astrologers was no better than chance, leading to a general consensus in the scientific community that astrology lacks empirical support. Despite these findings, astrology continues to be popular, and its practitioners often argue that the spiritual and psychological benefits it provides cannot be measured by conventional scientific methods alone. They suggest that astrology’s value lies in its use as a reflective tool, rather than a predictive science. The ongoing debate highlights a significant gap between anecdotal and cultural appreciation of astrology and its scientific validation. While empirical tests have largely failed to confirm astrology as a reliable tool for predicting personality traits or life events, its influence in various cultures underscores a broader human tendency to seek patterns and meaning in the cosmos.