Astrology and Christianity.   
by Jacqueline Hancock

And God said: 'Let their be lights in the firmament to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and for years. And let then be for lights in the firmament to give light upon the Earth." And it was so. And God made two great lights: the greater light to rule by day and the lesser light to rule by night; he made the stars also.  Gen 1:14-16

Most Christians would agree that horoscopes are not of God. (Suprisingly many claiming to be Christians read their 'stars'; some regularly!) Whilst horoscopes are not of God, the stars clearly are His. More interestingly they are also His instruments as signs for His people.

We all would probably agree that stars are useful in navigation and for telling the seasons. After all have not sailors and travelors used them for centuries? What many of us probably wouldn't acknowledge however is the fact that stars (star constellations) are also signs that tell us the plans and purposes of God for this world.

I have read two very interesting books that shed a great deal of light on this subject. One is by Johnathan Gray "Sting of the Scorpion; The Truth behind star signs'Swift Printing 1997). The other is by Patrick C. Heron "The Nephilim and the Pyramid of the Apocalypse". In both these books the real meaning behind the stars is uncovered.

Johnathan Gray tells us in chapter 1 that "the zodiac enshrines the oldest pictures in the world, but .that horoscopes are relatively new. ...The original intent of the zodiac was infinitely more grand and masterly. It contained a powerful message, which for 4000 years was clearly understood. Then, about 300B.C.this nobel and sacred science fell under the influence of Babylonian priests."

This 'message' in the stars is not about what will happen to you tomorrow. No! Its purpose is far greater than that. Rather the message in the stars is all about God's plans and purposes for everyone in the world. Does the Bible back up this suggestion? You bet it does. Patrick Heron gives us some insight here.

Heron tells us that  the Hebrew word 'sign' in Genesis comes from the root word aveh, meaning 'to mark'. This tells us then that one of the functions of the stars is to "mark out or signify someone or something special to come. (page 49) In Psalm 147:4 we see that all the stars are named by God (Yaweh and in Psalm 19:1-6 we find that the stars pour forth speech, display knowledge and that their voice is heard throughout the whole world.

"A careful study of this passage shows that the stars in their courses do four things: they prophesy, they give knowledge, they illustrate the glory of Yaweh (Hebrew for God) and they show forth His purposes." (ibid 50)


Both books mentioned go into much detail about the constellations, the history of their understanding and also how the real message was 'lost' or distorted and turned into the Zodiac of today. (Just like our enemy to wreck the message.)

The outcome of all of their research has been to show us what the original understanding of the stars (constellations) would have been in Old Testament tmes.  They go through each sign and tell us the name and meaning of the name of the stars in the Zodiac.

Here they are.

1 Virgo
The Prophecy of the Promised seed

1. Coma: Woman and child.
2. Centaurus: The despised sin offering.
3. Bootes: The coming one with branch.

II Libra
The Redeemed Atoning Work

1. Crux: The cross endured.
2. Lupus: The Victim slain.
3. Corona: The Crown bestowed

III Scorpio
The Redeemer's Conflict

1. Serpens: Assaulting the man's heel.
2. Ophiuchus: The man grasping the serpent.
Hercules: The mighty man victorius

IV Sagittarius
The Redeemed Triumph

1. Lyra: Praise prepared for the conqueror
2. Ara: Fire prepared for his enemies
3. Draco: The dragon cast down

V Capricornus
The result of the Redeemer's suffering.

1. Sagitta: The arrow of God sent forth
2. Aquila: The smitten One falling.
3. Delphinus: The dead One rising again

VI Aquarius
The Blessing assured

1. Picis Australis: The Blessing bestowed.
2. Pegasus: The Blessing quickly coming
3. Cygnus: The Blesser surely returning

 VII Pisces
The Blessing in abeyance

1. The Band: The great enemy
2. Andomeda: The redeemed in bondage.
3. Cepheus: The Deliver coming to losen

VIII Aries
The Blessin Consummated

1. Cassiopea: The captive delivered.
2. Cetus: The great enemy bound.
3. Cepheus: The Breaker delivering

IX Taurus
Messiah Coming to Rule

1. Orion: The Redeemer breaking forth as Light.
2. Eridanus: Wrath breaking forth as a flood.
3. Auriga: Safety for His redeemed in the day of wrath

X Gemini.
Messiah as Prince of Princes

1. Lepus: The enemy trodden underfoot.
2. Canis Major: The coming glorious Prince
3. Canis Minor: The exalted Redeemer

XI Cancer

The Messiah's Redeemed Possessions
1. Ursa Minor: The lesser sheepfold
2. Ursa Major: The fold and the flock
3. Argo: The pilgrim's arrival home

XII Leo

The Prophecy of Triumph fulfilled
1. Hydra: The old serpent destroyed
2. Crater: The cup of wrath poured out
3. Corvus: The birds of prey devouring.


Have you ever wondered just how non-Jew wise men knew which star to follow to find the Baby Jesus. Want to know more? I suggest then you go to Johnathon Grey's website or visit Patrick Heron's site to discover the full story. ... Links coming soon.