TIA, thanks for clarifying your purpose and method so patiently. I was seeing you and your idea from the only vantage point I really have, and that's my own. I was concerned about giving undue power and authority to other people's opinions/perceptions, because that particular issue brings up unpleasant "old stuff" for me. However, this may or may not have anything to do with your typical mode of operation, and I can see that you are confident it does not. So, I'll go with it!

And I think your results will be interesting, bearing in mind the following factors affecting validity. Your co-workers are just as much a measure of these 'variables' as they are of the accuracy of the Astrodienst reports:

1. The extent and quality of their knowledge and personal perceptions of you (which is sure to be colored by their own personal vantage point and "issues", just as mine was earlier)

2. The co-worker's vocabulary (those reports ARE couched rather elaborately, as PF pointed out)

3. The amount and quality time and effort they put into studying the reports formulating an answer for you, and

4. Their personal opinions/feelings about astrology in general.


Bagpuss, I'll gladly do that for you. Can't do it immediately though -- stay posted! I'll be back ...