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The article focuses on the graphical technique of electrical engineer B. E. Johnson to observe the alignment of planets with the sun or other planets. It is indicated that planetary alignments come in different kinds depending on distance. Such conjunctions and oppositions have also been watched over by astrologers and other amateurs.

The article presents the author's view on astrology as a fad and as a source of substitute faith that turned into a phenomenon in the U.S. The author says that the astrology grows because of merchandising, show business, and taking advantage of people's credulity. Moreover, he discusses the twelve signs including Gemini, Scorpio, and Aries.

The article report developments on the study on the origin of cosmic radiation. The cosmic rays was discovered by Austrian scientist Victor F. Hess in 1911 and since then theories appeared to explain where and how these ultrahigh-energy charged particles could be accelerated to their enormous velocities. The discovery of supernovae began a train of speculation that attributed cosmic rays to exploding stars in the galaxy. In spite of the persuasive evidence of radio observations, the exploding-galaxy theory still lacks optical support.

The article reports on the absorption of radio waves in space, and the technique used by astronomers in detecting the amount of waves absorbed by the clouds of hydrogen between the stars. This technique is called a "comparison technique" in which an antenna is pointed at the small radio source and the signal being fed into a two-channeled receiver.

Science is in all but undisputed possession of the physical world, and it is making claims which grow stronger every day to jurisdiction over the moral and mental world, which it insinuates, if it does not allege, are but provinces of the physical world. It ought not to be forgotten that one of the greatest scientific men who ever lived--Kepler--preceded his great discoveries by a series of fanciful hypotheses, of which his biographers are ashamed; that he believed in astrology, and even cast nativities. It is not at all unreasonable to ask men of science, therefore, to lay down the rule for themselves, not to communicate ex cathedra to popular audiences any hypothesis as scientific which, while it is capable of producing great moral confusion, is not capable of verification.

Presents information on several books on crypto-astrology. "The Astrology Way to Stock Market"; "Poor Richard's Almanack"; "The Greeks and the Irrational," by E.R. Dodds.

Deals with the growing number of people in the U.S. who believe in astrology. Factors contributing to the revival of astrology in the U.S.; Legal difficulties faced by astrologers; Outcome of the scientific tests of astrology.

Focuses on the predictions of astrologers for several issues in governments. Prediction of Jean Dixon, a seer in Washington, for U.S. President Richard Nixon; Increase in sale of the annual guidebooks of the "Horoscope" magazine in the U.S. in 1962; Background on the counseling of top Nazis with astrologers.

Discusses astrology and the impact of an astrological prediction on the author. Link between astrology and medicine; Event predicted by astrologers in 1524; Prediction of an astrologer for Sagittarius people during the months of September and October 1931.

Focuses on the use of astronomical charts. Factor that helps to map stars; Origin of the zodiacs; Features of some constellations.

This article focuses on astrology as the most modern of sciences. It is the latest scientific development of the twentieth century. It discusses the author's comments on astrology and his interest with astrology began with his father, a Chinese who believed all soothsayers, diviners, predictions, forecasts, and supernatural agencies.

The article presents a story where each of its characters are represented by their zodiac signs. The idea is to provide information about the person's character through his zodiac sign. The author has depicted an ordinary household scene where each of the family members habitually interact. Their differences in opinion, behavior, attitude, and views are characterized by the way they are represented by their zodiac signs.

The article comments on astrology and sports. It discusses how some people use astrology to predict the outcome of sports events. It also details the growing interest in horoscopes and how retailers sell various items about astrology. The article also discusses the World Series game between the New York Mets baseball team versus the Baltimore Orioles, and how several astrologers tried to predict the outcome of the game.

The article offers business-related updates in the U.S. Bob Hofeller Products Co. has asked permission to the periodical "Business Week" to make reprints of its Regional Market Outlook section. The astrology business is improving as shown by the plan of the American Association of Scientific Workers to study birth signs and its correlation with careers. Bloomingdale's Inc.'s store in New York is selling a chalk figure whose purpose is to be smashed on the floor for working off one's anger.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including one on astrology in the March 21, 1969 issue, another on original sin and influence of St. Augustine in the March 21, 1969 issue, and another on a 70-year old grandmother as "Israel's New Premier," in the March 14, 1969 issue.

The article offers world news briefs on black arts. Crystal ball gazing, fortune-telling, Tarot card reading and Zodiac sign guessing have become part of leisure activities, social chitchat and fashion magazines in Los Angeles, California. Manhattan, New York City movie producers and businesspeople check regularly with astrologist Pauline Messina before boarding their planes. France's Madame Frederika, a fortuneteller, predicted that Germany would make significant advances toward reunification.

The article reports on mketiden, or murky time, that occurs in Troms, Norway from November 25 through January 21 each year. It says that during mketiden, the sun does not rise above Troms' horizon. It states that mketiden causes psychological disturbances in both mentally ill and healthy, though pediatrician Kaare Torp says that the psychological impact depends on a person's temperament. It adds that lack of sleep is considered the cause of psychological troubles during mketiden.

This article focuses on the book "Chaucer and the Medieval Sciences," by Walter Clyde Curry. Curry has served more than seven years for his Rachel, which long-wooed lady, by the way, is the medieval symbol of the contemplative life of the student. He is a "verray paifit practisour" in the diagnosis of diseases through horoscopes and images, and discourses disconcertingly on "mansions" and melancholia, on "cusps" and cholera. At home in the houses of the zodiac, he transports with a sure flight amid signs and stars the irresponsible reviewer, no less dazed and mazed than Chaucer himself in the claws of the erudite eagle on his winged way to Fame's house.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Astrology: Who Believes In It?," which focused on astrology; "Woman: A Technological Castaway," which discussed women; Praise for the article on actress Lucille Ball in "Mame."

Profiles Myra Kingsley, chief prophetess of the pseudoscience and astrology. Provision of advice on all forms of human activity by Kingsley; Trust being given by clients to Kingsley; Reputation of Kingsley.

The article focuses on the life and career of astrologer Zolar. During his teenage years, he wanted to become an actor. He became a traveling salesman in the clothing business for about eight years. For another six years, he was involved in the securities business in Los Angeles, California. He started in astrology after he left the sector at the height of the 1930's depression. According to Zolar, he stayed in astrology because he thought that he could become the biggest man in the field.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Fact and Comment" in the November 15, 1975 issue.

The article presents information on the speech by author Kurt Vonnegut at the graduation class of the Bennington College. He showed the pessimist side of his character when he addressed them that everything henceforth will become worse and will never get better. He mentions that government would do better by spending money in astrology then in science. He argues students to believe in superstition which might help people to stop treating each other like garbage.

The article presents the signs of the Zodiac for 1969 to 1970 sun positions. Aries, the ram, starts from March 21 to April 19 and the person who is born these months are incisive, impatient, and enterprising. Taurus, the bull, begins from April 20 to May 20 and they are practical, self-indulgent, and builder. Cancer, the crab, starts from June 22 to July 22 have a character of being sensitive, patient, and persuasive.

The article focuses on the start of the Year of the Rat during the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon. It mentions that the Year of the Rat will start on February 15, 1972, hence President Nixon plans to visit Peking, China on February 21, 1972, the seventh and the brightest day of the Year of the Rat, wherein he will celebrate the Chinese New Year. It states that based on the Chinese folklore, if the sun shines during the day, the year will be a good year for mankind. It says that rat is the first symbolic animal in the Chinese cycle, hence the Year of the Rat is the start of a new era. It also tells that the Year of the Rat is considered to be the time of meanness and timidity, and says that the said year is ideal for international relations however is not ideal for marriage.

The article reports that Isaiah E. Robinson, president of the New York City board of education, has suggested that the issue of classroom misbehavior by students can be addressed by thorough understanding of astrology.