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Astrologer-counsellor in Noida school
Can astrology help students cope with stress? Some schools in Noida think so.
Can astrology help students cope with stress? Some schools in Noida think so.
And on Tuesday, Mari-gold Public School put this belief into practice by inviting astrologers to counsel students based on their horoscope.
The workshop was organised in the school premises by Chennai-based Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS).
The result: Class IX student Priya Joshi is convinced chanting mantras is the answer to stress.
“Horoscope can tell the strengths and weaknesses of a student. It can help in making the right career decision,” said Pradeep Chaturvedi, chairman of the Noida chapter of ICAS.
For Principal V.K. Shar-da, there is a connection between a student’s chosen stream and the alignment of his or her stars. “With the help of astrology, students can select subjects and subsequently a career they’re meant for,” said Sharda.
Sharda is not alone. More schools may soon latch on to this trend.
But not everyone agrees.
“Won’t it add to a child’s stress if the astrologer suggests a stream he or she doesn’t want to pursue? Schools and parents should not use such irrational means for something as important as a child’s furture” said Abdul Mabood, director of NGO Snehi.
