Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “straight men hate astrology” thing pop up everywhere online, and I was like, “Alright, let’s dig into this.” I’m no expert, but I’m always up for a good social experiment, you know?
Phase 1: The Casual Observation
First, I just started paying attention. I noticed in group chats, on dates, whenever astrology came up, some of the guys would just… shut down. Eye rolls, sarcastic comments, the whole nine yards. Others were just indifferent, which, honestly, is almost more telling.
Phase 2: The Deep Dive (aka Reddit)
Next, I went where all deep dives begin: Reddit. I spent hours scrolling through threads on r/astrology, r/AskMen, and even some of the dating subreddits. I wanted to see real conversations, not just articles telling me what men thought. I even did some google research.
- Lots of “It’s pseudoscience!” arguments, which, okay, fair enough.
- Some guys felt like it was used to judge them or box them in. Like, “Oh, you’re a Scorpio? You must be intense and jealous.”
- A few mentioned bad experiences where someone used astrology to justify bad behavior. “Sorry I ghosted you, Mercury was in retrograde.” Yikes.
Phase 3: The Interviews (aka Talking to Real People)
Reddit was a good start, but I needed to talk to actual human beings. So, I asked around. I talked to my guy friends, my brother, even a couple of random dudes at the coffee shop. I kept it casual, just, “Hey, what’s your take on astrology?”
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Some were totally dismissive, used that “pseudoscience” things again.
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One guy said he didn’t get it, but he respected that other people were into it.
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Another admitted he’d secretly checked his compatibility with his girlfriend using one of those apps.
The most interesting conversation was with my friend Mark. He said he used to be super anti-astrology, thought it was all “fluff.” But then his sister got really into it, and he saw how much joy it brought her. He still doesn’t believe in it, but he’s realized it’s not hurting anyone, and it can be a fun way for people to connect and understand themselves better.
Phase 4: Putting It All Together
So, after all this “research,” what’s my conclusion? It’s complicated. I realized there are so many reasons. There’s definitely a skepticism thing, a feeling that it’s not “logical” or “scientific.” There’s also the stereotype that it’s a “girl thing,” and some guys might feel pressure to reject anything that seems feminine, it seems like a lot of straight men had a lot of opinions about astrology. I guess it’s a defense mechanism. Like, if they don’t engage, they can’t be judged or misunderstood.
It’s not some universal hatred, that’s for sure. It’s more like a mix of disinterest, skepticism, and maybe a little bit of social pressure. But the biggest thing I learned? It’s always better to ask and understand than to just assume.
