"About astrology and palmistry: they are good because they make people vivid and full of possibilities. They are communism at its best. Everybody has a birthday and almost everybody has a palm."
Some links to Astro N numero stuff.
Astrology is very complex in itself and to predict successfully is even more difficult.but still, when there is will, there is way.
Indians have always believed in astorology, and still in india, one may find that before marriages, it is compulsory for the stars to match.
Personally I believe, astrology should be considered, but its not the only factor that affects. The ultimate result is governed by one's own efforts, which @ times change the stars also.