Your star sign – for instance, the Sagittarius archer – could be predicted from the stars, but your destiny is still uncertain. iStock via Getty Images Plus as credited to Scaliger. Kids of all ages are encouraged to be inquisitive with the “Curious Kids” series. If you have a query that requires an expert to provide an answer, please submit it to curiouskidsus@theconversation. What distinguishes astronomy from astrology such that astronomy is considered a science but astrology is not? Katelyn, who is 11 years old, hails from Arlington, Texas. Do you think astrology is a science? Astrology and astronomy both work to create forecasts.