You’ve probably heard people claim astrology is evil or demonic. Maybe you’ve wondered about that yourself. After all, how can the position of stars and planets really impact your personality or destiny? It seems far-fetched at first glance. But astrology has been around for thousands of years, so there must be something to it, right? Here are a few reasons why some people see astrology as a no-good thing.
The Origins of Astrology And Its Link To Spirituality
Astrology has been around for a super long time. We’re talking way back to ancient Mesopotamian times. Early astrologers would watch the sky and take note of where things like the sun, moon, and planets were moving and how they looked in relation to each other. They really thought that things up in the heavens could affect what was going on down here on Earth with people and the different phases of life.
The Zodiac
The zodiac signs started with 12 constellations that the sun moves through each year. Way back when, astrologers split up the sky into 12 equal parts, one for each sign. And they thought that whichever constellations were visible when you were born influenced your personality and how your life would turn out.
As time went on, astrology became really connected to things like spirituality, religion and mythology. Lots of old cultures believed the gods lived up in the sky and would use things like the stars and planets to communicate with people on Earth. Maybe sending signs or deciding what would happen to people. It was their way of thinking the heavens could show what the divine powers wanted or what the bigger cosmic order was.
Modern Misconceptions
Today, some consider astrology demonic or a false idol, but that view is largely based on misconceptions. Astrology isn’t meant to take the place of God or say there’s an unchangeable fate. It’s more about gaining an understanding of natural patterns and how the physical world connects to the spiritual side of things. For those who are into it, astrology offers a little window into the endless, divine intelligence behind how everything was made.
Astrology Is Just A Tool
Astrology is like your phone or money. It’s just a tool on its own. It’s not inherently good or evil. But how you use it is what really matters. Money is the same way – it’s neutral until you decide to do good with it or bad. If someone is using astrology to scam people out of their cash, then yes, I’d say that’s demonic. Otherwise, it’s really just a thing that people use for different reasons. At the end of the day, the tool itself isn’t what’s important – it’s what you do with it.
#1 Religion
Yes, I’ve heard some people say astrology is demonic before. But you know what I noticed? All of them were religious. That makes me think it’s actually religion that calls astrology demonic, not astrology itself.
For instance, the Bible clearly says not to do divination or fortune-telling. And a lot of Christians see astrology as a pagan practice that relies on fate instead of faith. They point to verses like in Leviticus that say, “Don’t try to predict the future or look for omens.”
It’s not just Christianity, either. All religions believe astrology promotes worshiping the stars and planets over God. In Islam, astrology is haram (forbidden.) Looking to astrology for guidance or meaning in life is seen as idolatry by people who think only God deserves worship.
#2 Lack of Scientific Validity
There’s been a lot of criticism against astrology over the years. People say there’s no proof that the positions of planets and stars actually affect our lives the way astrologers claim. Even after practicing it for centuries, no one really agrees on how astrological readings are supposed to work or what could possibly explain why some seem accurate.
But when you think about it, there are lots of things millions of people believe in without scientific evidence. Like religion, for example. Some atheists will say God isn’t real just because you can’t see it, just like those who say astrology is evil don’t have any proof of that either.
#3 Free Will
Other people say astrology is demonic because they think it says your life is set in stone and you can’t change anything with free will. That’s totally not true, though.
To me, astrology is kind of like a painting. Some people might start with brighter colors, while others see more black and white. But you’ve got the whole palette and brushes in your hands. You can repaint that picture and rewrite your story however you want. Astrology is just there to help understand your path, not tell you what to do or not do. You definitely have free will to make your life whatever you want it to be.
My Take On Astrology
At the end of the day, astrology is just something some people use to try and get a handle on life and where they fit in with everything. There isn’t really anything inherently evil or demonic about it. As long as you don’t take your belief in astrology too far and use your own good judgment instead of doing whatever the horoscopes say, there isn’t anything wrong with astrology. As long as you keep your wits about yourself, astrology is harmless and not demonic.
