Are astrology and numerology both sins in the Bible?

In this first mention of astrology in the Bible, God is speaking to the people of ancient pagan Babylon. Middle East archaeology has confirmed that astrology did indeed originate in the nation of Babylon, now called the country of Iraq. read more

Astrology is a divination art which teaches that the relative positioning in the sky of the Sun, Moon and planets has an influence upon individuals and upon the course of human affairs. In our modern times, just like in ancient Babylon, a growing number of people are utilizing the services of astrology consultants. read more

To me, that is sin. Meaning comes from life. Studying the stars and their interplanetary movements is one thing, but to practice or participate in astrology is what the Bible says is an abomination to God. read more

The Bible says that stars, along with the sun and moon, were given for “signs” and “seasons” (Genesis 1:14); that is, they were meant to mark time for us. They are also “signs” in the sense of navigational “indicators,” and all through history men have used the stars to chart their courses around the globe. read more

Astrology is defined in the encyclopedias and dictionaries as this: “Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial objects as a means for divining information about human affairs and terrestrial events and in its broadest sense, is the search for meaning in the sky.” To me, that is sin. Meaning comes from life. read more