Marika's astrologer calculated the positions of the stars and planets at the time of Marika's birth and the current alignment of the stars and planets. After casting Marika's horoscope, he said, "Based on my calculations, I believe you are entering a very vulnerable time and should not make any major decisions in the next few days." Has Marika's astrologer made a basic argument?

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Astrology, despite being considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community, involves calculations and interpretations based on the positions of celestial bodies. The astrologer's statement is based on these calculations, which serve as evidence within the context of astrology, thus constituting a basic argument.

Marika's Astrologer Calculated the Positions of the Stars and Planets