When you meet someone new, you ask about their schooling, where they are from, and most probably. their birthdate to determine their zodiac sign. The zodiac sign is believed to influence a person’s key personality traits and some people firmly stand by the concept of horoscopes, even making sure to consult the stars before making a decision.

Astrology is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has been around for thousands of years and still remains popular worldwide. Whether you’re a believer or not, there is no doubt that learning about astrology and horoscopes is pretty entertaining. So why don’t we learn some facts about your zodiac sign?

1. These Two Signs Are Most Likely to Become President

An experiment was conducted that studied all world leaders and the findings revealed that the people who are most likely to become president often belong to the Scorpio or Aquarius star sign. If we take a look at former U.S. presidents, five of them happen to be Scorpio while four presidents were born as Aquarius.

Rondae Production/ Pexels | If you are wondering, Virgo and Aries are the least popular presidents

2. The Concept of Horoscope Dates Back to 410 Bc

This might come as a shock to many but humans who roamed the Earth before us also shared the same inclination towards gaining a deeper insight into themselves and their lives. This led to them seeking help from the stars, the planets, and their movements to figure out personality traits.

3.  Leos Love The Gym

Although there is little evidence to back up this claim, a 2013 survey that studied 10,000 women in the United Kingdom showed that Leos are most likely to join the gym compared to the other signs. This could probably come from their so-claimed obsession with themselves and their looks.

William Choquette/Pexels | While you're on the topic of Leos, they are said to be the worst drivers

4. Hitler’s Life Was Saved By An Astrologer

During his reign, Nazi Germany leader Adolf Hitler survived many attempts on his life, including one that was very interesting indeed. As it turned out, this particular attack was unsuccessful because the Furher was warned about it by an astrologer who went on to serve in his Astrology Unit.

5. The Catholic Church Was Not A Fan of Astrology

Astrology is still banned or discouraged in many religions but the Catholic Church took this matter quite seriously. In the olden days, if you were found guilty of practicing astrology, you would be excommunicated from the church.

Pixabay/ Pexels | This happened to Aquila Ponticus, who was a famous Catholic and Mathematician

So, what do you think of these cool Astrology facts?