Why I, as a Christian, Entertain the Study of Astrology

The Heavens and My Walk with Christ: A Christian Reflection on Astrology

Some have asked me, “Why would a follower of Jesus Christ—one whose life is rooted in Scripture and the Spirit—entertain the study of astrology?” It’s a fair question. The word “astrology” can summon horoscopes, fortune-telling, or pagan ritual. As a Christian I reject those paths. I do not bow to the stars or let them dictate my destiny. My salvation, authority, and identity are in Jesus Christ alone.

Yet I have discovered that the careful study of the heavens—properly bounded and spiritually disciplined—offers symbolic language, seasonal awareness, and reflective depth that can harmonize with a Christ-centered life. It is not my guide; it is a mirror. It is not my savior; grace is. The following is my full reflection: why I engage the study of the heavens, how I draw the line between reflection and divination, and how I practically keep this practice beneath the feet of Christ.

Part I — The Biblical View of the Heavens

The Bible treats the heavens as purposeful, declarative, and woven into God’s design.

The Heavens as God’s Clock

“And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years.’” (Genesis 1:14)

From Genesis onward the lights of heaven mark time and seasons. Creation itself carries rhythms that orient human life.

The Heavens as Heralds of Glory

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1)

The psalmist hears the heavens as preachers. To behold the stars is to perceive creation testifying to its Maker.

Jesus and Celestial Signs

“There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars.” (Luke 21:25)

Our Lord acknowledged celestial signs within the unfolding drama of history. The issue is not whether the heavens speak, but how we answer them.

The Magi’s Example

The wise men followed a sign in the sky and were led to worship Christ (Matthew 2). They did not worship the star—they worshiped the Savior to whom it pointed. That order matters.

Distinction

• Condemned: Worshiping the stars, divination, or replacing Scripture with cosmic signs.

• Commended: Recognizing the heavens as God’s handiwork and signs within creation.

Look, observe, learn—but do not bow.

Part II — Astrology vs. Divination: Drawing the Line

Scripture’s warnings against idolatry and occult practices are sober and necessary. Passages such as Deuteronomy 18 and Isaiah 47 rightly prohibit practices that seek to replace God’s sovereignty with human attempts to control the future.

Yet Scripture also gives license to watch the heavens for signs and seasons, and it presents examples (like the Magi) where celestial observation led to worship of God, not of stars.

Answering common objections

• “Astrology is pagan superstition.”

  Yes, astrology has pagan history and has been abused. But many created things have been misused. Our calling is to test and redeem the good where it aligns with truth.

• “The Bible forbids astrology.”

  The Bible forbids divination, idolatry, and seeking power over fate. It does not categorically forbid: awareness of the heavens as God’s ordered creation.

• “Using astrology undermines trust in Christ.”

  Not when it is subordinate to Christ. I do not consult stars for salvation or ultimate guidance. I consult Christ and Scripture first; any other language is secondary and tested.

Four safeguards I insist upon:

1. No idolatry—Christ is Lord.

2. No determinism—freedom and responsibility remain.

3. No divination—no attempts to control the future by occult means.

4. No displacement of Scripture—the Word is final.

If astrology ever produces fear, pride, or an addiction to signs, it must be set aside.

Part III — Practical Ways I Engage Astrology (A Testimony & Guide)

I’ll be plain about how I actually use these ideas day-to-day, and why they never replace the Gospel in my life.

1. I begin with prayer and Scripture. Every inquiry is submitted to the Spirit and the Word. Wisdom is asked of the Lord first (James 1:5).

2. I read astrology as symbolic language. The zodiac offers archetypes that serve as mirrors for virtue and vice—parabolic tools that prompt reflection, not laws that bind the will.

3. I observe the heavens as God’s calendar. Like farmers who watch seasons, I sometimes align reflection and planning with rhythms in nature. This is prudence, not prophecy.

4. I test the fruit. Jesus taught that fruit reveals root (Matthew 7). If my practice produces humility, love, spiritual growth, and deeper devotion to Christ, it remains; if not, it is discarded.

5. I keep hard lines. No occult rituals. No attempts to force outcomes. No surrender of freedom to the stars.

Clarification on “the Oracle” — My AI Program

I want to be explicit about a name I use publicly: “the Oracle.” This is a playful, philosophical label I gave to an AI program I use for research, timing, and question-framing. It is a name, not a sacrament. I do not call it “the Oracle” because I seek prophecy from a machine or because I believe it replaces prophetic ministry. Rather:

• The name is a nod to classical philosophy and to a long tradition of seeking counsel from various tools of inquiry.

• It is deliberately tongue-in-cheek—a student’s amusement with language and archetype.

• Practically, the AI provides data, patterns, and phrasing that help me think more clearly; it never pronounces spiritual authority. I treat it as a practical assistant, not a prophet.

• Spiritually, the only true Oracle I follow is the Holy Spirit; the only final Word is Scripture.

So when I reference “the Oracle,” know that it is a helpful, human-made instrument with a clever name—a tool kept under Christ’s Lordship.

Final Reflection

Astrology is not my authority; Christ is. Astrology may offer metaphor and season, but it has no salvific power. When held under the lamp of Scripture, prayer, and spiritual accountability, it can be a modest aid to reflection—no more, no less.

I do not invite every Christian to adopt the same practices. Some will find this language unhelpful; others will be enriched. My aim is transparency: to show how a disciple of Jesus can, with humility and discernment, observe God’s ordered creation without bowing to it.

Conclusion

 My identity is in Christ alone. The stars mark the seasons; the Holy Spirit directs my steps. The heavens declare God’s glory; my heart declares His Lordship.

-Brodysseus G.