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Astrology is a type of divination that studies the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having influence on human affairs and the natural world. Briefly put, astrology is a method of anticipating or foretelling events by calculating the effect the sun, moon, stars, and planets have on human activities.
Astrology is a form of idolatry, because it puts man’s devices before God’s ways. Astrologers teach people to try to obtain success by means of astrology. God expressly forbids this worship of the constellations and the hosts of heaven (Deuteronomy 4:19, II Kings 23:5). The practice of astrology began among the ancient pagans, particularly in Babylon. Astrology is not based on science or logic. It is a system of magic. The Bible groups astrologers along with magicians and soothsayers (see Daniel 1:20, Daniel 2:3. 20, 27, Daniel 4:7). The Scriptures are clear as to how Christians should view astrology – we should not be involved in it! God commanded His people: “Do not learn the way of the Gentiles; do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven, for Gentiles are dismayed at them” (Jeremiah 10:2).
God intended that the heavenly bodies be used by man to measure time and seasons (Genesis 1:14). Nowhere does the Bible indicate He intended that they be looked to for guidance in making decisions and evaluations in our personal lives. We have God’s written laws for that. Psalm 119:105 states: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
The heavens declare God’s glory (Psalm 19:1-6). But wisdom, guidance, understanding and forming of an individual’s character come from the laws and statues of God, not from signs in the skies (verses 7-11). When God’s Holy Spirit works within a person, they take on a whole new nature (II Peter 1:4). Regardless of their horoscope!
Our minds were given to us so we can weigh facts and come to our own conclusions. Many of those who consult their horoscopes daily are really trying to avoid the responsibility of decision making. They feel a need for something to guide them through the complexities of life. Those who look to God, however, have a different guide, one that never fails. Jesus promised that “the Spirit of truth…will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13).
Christians are not to consult horoscopes, zodiac charts, or astrology for direction in their lives. Rather they are to “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
