What you read in magazines is not even the tip of the iceberg (figuratively speaking) when it comes to astrology. It's mostly fluff and "feel good" stuff that's written to appeal to readers, which astrology is none of in my opinion. Cosmic and metaphysical science is nothing new to Black people. We've always engaged in it in some fashion and still do in many religions to some degree and in some form. Catholic rituals are rife with it. I'm no expert, but my daughter is, as is Brother Aqil. I find it fascinating and deeply spiritual. In recent years, it has definitely earned my respect. Oh, and btw, it's my understanding that Black people--men and women--with "open" minds, are equally knowledgeable about and respectful of astrology on a cerebral and spiritual level and not the kind found in the daily horoscopes in newspapers and magazines.