It is human nature to be curious about the future and horoscopes satiate that thirst. Many people would not feel comfortable starting their day unless they read what the stars predict for that particular day. Of course, the little voice (that usually belong to common sense) in your head would tell you that you need not pay too much attention to what is written under your zodiac column, but it is easer to believe than not.
While the horoscopes that you find in magazines and newspaper are more for entertainment purposes than anything else, astrology is an exact and very ancient science. We owe it to the studies of the stars not only the ability to predict one's future and read the past, but also navigating the seas, understanding the climatic changes and earth's movement, among other things.
For those who really want an accurate glimpse into the future, the regular mini horoscopes would not suffice. Real horoscopes can de drawn up by professional astrologers with amazing accuracy.