“If you are knowledgeable, you reach your goals faster,” says Gerda Rogers. Since the early 1990s, the astrologer has offered insights into the stars through her Ö3 radio show and private consultations. She advises on who will find luck in love, who might be due for a career change, and who should tread carefully soon.
Astrology remains a divisive topic: some firmly believe in it, while others dismiss it as nonsense. “To be honest, at 83 years old, I couldn’t care less about criticism,” Rogers said during the KURIER TV show Herrlich ehrlich – Menschen hautnah. “I know the stars work. I’m convinced, and those who don’t believe don’t bother me.”
In the past, even ORF attempted an astrology-themed show, which was canceled after just one episode due to widespread criticism, with skeptics calling astrology a “pseudoscience.”
Rogers is unbothered by such critiques. “It’s not a science,” she clarifies. “Astrology is based on millennia-old observations, passed down through generations. It’s similar to homeopathy—it may not hold up to scientific measurement, but it still works for many people.” She adds, “Those who believe in it will use it; those who don’t, won’t. We need to be a bit more tolerant and open-minded.”
Despite the skepticism, interest in astrological consultations remains strong, especially among young people eager to learn what the stars have in store for them.
2025: A Venus Year
According to Rogers, 2025 will be a Venus year. “This means we’ll see more love and compassion in our interactions,” she explains. “People will come closer together. Right now, everyone is isolated, glued to screens and phones, searching for connection but unable to build meaningful relationships or navigate crises.”
For Rogers, astrology is less about predicting the future and more about offering guidance, helping individuals better understand themselves and their relationships in an ever-changing world.
