Astrology Astrology
R 40% of American teenagers believe in astrology R 40% of American teenagers believe in astrology
R 1/3 adults believe the stars influence their lives R 1/3 adults believe the stars influence their lives
R 1,200 daily newspapers publish horoscopes R 1,200 daily newspapers publish horoscopes
R 10,000 professional astrologers in the U.S. R 10,000 professional astrologers in the U.S.
R Psychic network and phone messages are a big R Psychic network and phone messages are a big
business on late night TV business on late night TV
R Some Psychics charge as much as $250.00/hr R Some Psychics charge as much as $250.00/hr
Sampling of a few Horoscopes Sampling of a few Horoscopes
“The stars Show the kind of day you will have: 5– Dynamic; 4 – “The stars Show the kind of day you will have: 5– Dynamic; 4 –
Positive; 3-Average; 2– So-so; 1– Difficult” Positive; 3-Average; 2– So-so; 1– Difficult”
Aries (March 21-April 19) ***** Aries (March 21-April 19) *****
Make calls. Your manner has an unusually seductive tone. You see Make calls. Your manner has an unusually seductive tone. You see
evidence of how much better sugar works than vinegar. Make a evidence of how much better sugar works than vinegar. Make a
long-distance call you have been putting off. You’ll discover that long-distance call you have been putting off. You’ll discover that
only good is coming toward you. Tonight: Try that new restaurant. only good is coming toward you. Tonight: Try that new restaurant.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) *****
A new beginning with a partner is imminent. You offer much more N Taurus (April 20-May 20) *****
A new beginning with a partner is imminent. You offer much more N
than you are aware of. Remain optimistic. Someone responds as you than you are aware of. Remain optimistic. Someone responds as you
have dreamed. You might decide to indulge and buy yourself have dreamed. You might decide to indulge and buy yourself
something brand new. Negotiations flourish. Tonight: Accept an something brand new. Negotiations flourish. Tonight: Accept an
invitation. invitation.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) ***** Gemini (May 21-June 20) *****
Listen to others. They have a lot to share. Your energy is positive, Listen to others. They have a lot to share. Your energy is positive,
and others are drawn to you. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you and others are drawn to you. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you
want. Expect only positive responses, and you will be delighted. want. Expect only positive responses, and you will be delighted.
Give someone space, and he’ll come running to you. Tonight: Have Give someone space, and he’ll come running to you. Tonight: Have
fun. fun.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) **** Cancer (June 21-July 22) ****
You relax while focusing on work, though you enjoy running You relax while focusing on work, though you enjoy running
errands too. You have a tendency to overdo, and you won’t like the errands too. You have a tendency to overdo, and you won’t like the
results. It is all under your control; don’t kid yourself. Avoid being results. It is all under your control; don’t kid yourself. Avoid being
oversensitive; stay centered. Tonight: Start a new exercise program. oversensitive; stay centered. Tonight: Start a new exercise program.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) **** Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ****
Allow your more playful side to emerge. Choose to infuse more Allow your more playful side to emerge. Choose to infuse more
happiness into your work and personal life. Share a favorite pastime happiness into your work and personal life. Share a favorite pastime
with friends. An acquaintance made today could develop into an with friends. An acquaintance made today could develop into an
important relationship. Tonight: Carry on as only you can! important relationship. Tonight: Carry on as only you can!
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The Problems with Astrology The Problems with Astrology
1. Astrology begins with the wrong date. Horoscopes 1. Astrology begins with the wrong date. Horoscopes
are determined by date of birth. All hereditary are determined by date of birth. All hereditary
factors are determined before birth. factors are determined before birth.
2. Astrology is based upon the idea that the stars 2. Astrology is based upon the idea that the stars
control our lives. Astrology denies free-will and control our lives. Astrology denies free-will and
is based upon the idea that everything is is based upon the idea that everything is
predetermined and set in life. predetermined and set in life.
3. Astrology denies that change can happen. The Bible 3. Astrology denies that change can happen. The Bible
teaches otherwise. Hezekiah was going to die. He teaches otherwise. Hezekiah was going to die. He
prayed to God. He was allowed to live 15 more prayed to God. He was allowed to live 15 more
years (2 Kg. 20:1-6). With astrology there is no years (2 Kg. 20:1-6). With astrology there is no
need to pray because everything is determined. need to pray because everything is determined.
4. Astrology is based upon the idea that the stars can 4. Astrology is based upon the idea that the stars can
tell future events. This is false. The Bible is to tell future events. This is false. The Bible is to
be our guide (Ps 119:105). be our guide (Ps 119:105).
5. Astrology is driven by the desire to know the 5. Astrology is driven by the desire to know the
unknown. There are some things we do not unknown. There are some things we do not
know: know:
- when Jesus is coming (Mt 25:13) - when Jesus is coming (Mt 25:13)
- when world will end (2 Pet. 3:10) - when world will end (2 Pet. 3:10)
6. God wants us to walk by faith (trust) and not be 6. God wants us to walk by faith (trust) and not be
sight – or stars (1 Cor. 5:7). sight – or stars (1 Cor. 5:7).
7. Astrology fails scientific testing. “Study after study 7. Astrology fails scientific testing. “Study after study
has failed to support claims that astrology can has failed to support claims that astrology can
predict the future or offer insights into predict the future or offer insights into
personality. There is absolutely no merit to the personality. There is absolutely no merit to the
basic claims that astrologers make.” He asked 26 basic claims that astrologers make.” He asked 26
respected astrologers to match the personality respected astrologers to match the personality
profiles of 265 people with their astrological profiles of 265 people with their astrological
charts. They were right only about 1/3 of the time. charts. They were right only about 1/3 of the time.
This is the same percentage as guessing.” Shawn This is the same percentage as guessing.” Shawn
Carlson Lawrence, Berkeley Laboratories in Berkeley, CA Carlson Lawrence, Berkeley Laboratories in Berkeley, CA
Bernie Silverman of Michigan State University Bernie Silverman of Michigan State University
studied 2,978 marriage and 478 divorce studied 2,978 marriage and 478 divorce
records. Those marriages which were considered records. Those marriages which were considered
perfect matches by the horoscopes and zodiac perfect matches by the horoscopes and zodiac
signs divorced just as frequently as those who signs divorced just as frequently as those who
were not compatible astrologically. were not compatible astrologically.
8. The local newspaper lists the following warning 8. The local newspaper lists the following warning
about the daily horoscopes: Note: Horoscopes about the daily horoscopes: Note: Horoscopes
have no basis in scientific fact and should be read have no basis in scientific fact and should be read
for entertainment, not guidance.” (Kansas City Star) for entertainment, not guidance.” (Kansas City Star)
9. Astrologers are not consistent (some say there are 8 9. Astrologers are not consistent (some say there are 8
zodiac signs, others say 12, and some 24). zodiac signs, others say 12, and some 24).
10. God condemns the use of sorcery and soothsaying 10. God condemns the use of sorcery and soothsaying
(Ex. 22:18; Rev. 21:8). (Ex. 22:18; Rev. 21:8).
11. Early Christians burned their magic books 11. Early Christians burned their magic books
(Acts 19:18-19). They searched the Bible not the (Acts 19:18-19). They searched the Bible not the
skies (Acts 17:11). God wants us to follow skies (Acts 17:11). God wants us to follow
Him. Him.
Roger Shouse Roger Shouse