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Is following the horoscope a sin? What does the Bible say?

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La belief in astrological signs is that there are 12 signs, commonly referred to as zodiac signs. The 12 zodiac signs are based on the individual's birthday and each sign has different personality traits associated with it. Many Christians wonder if it is a sin to believe in the zodiac signs. What does the Bible say about horoscopes and different astrological beliefs?

First, i 12 zodiac signs they include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

  • Aries (March 21-April 19); Taurus (April 20-May 20); Gemini (May 21-June 20);
  • Cancer (June 21-July 22); Leo (July 23-August 22); Virgo (August 23-September 22);
  • Libra (September 23-October 22); Scorpio (October 23 - November 21); Sagittarius (November 22-December 21);
  • Capricorn (December 22-January 19); Aquarius (January 20-February 18); Pisces (February 19-March 20).

Each of these 12 signs has positive, negative, strengths and weaknesses. Likewise, there are different personality traits associated with the different zodiac signs. Each of the 12 zodiac signs is part of one of the four elements of water, air, fire or earth.

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Now, the Bible tells us it's wrong to participate in astrology. This includes zodiac signs and horoscopes. Deuteronomy 18: 10-14 says:

"10 There may not be in your midst whoever makes his son or daughter pass through fire, or who exercises divination, or astrologer, or who foretells the future, or magician, 11 or charmer, or who consults spirits, or fortune teller, nor necromancer, 12 for the LORD hates anyone who does these things; because of these abominable practices, the LORD your God is about to cast out those nations before you. 13 You will be upright to the LORD your God; 14 for those nations, which you will overthrow, listen to astrologers and diviners. To you, however, the LORD, your God, does not allow it ”.

THEastrology it is a false belief system rooted in divination. God does not want His children to participate in witchcraft or the occult.

The belief in astrological signs teaches that we are born in a zodiac sign and our personality comes from being born on that day. The Bible is clear that God is the One who created us, and He is the One who gives us our personality (Psalm 139). God made each person unique. There is no one else like you on earth.

As believers, we are not defined by a zodiac sign. Our identity is found only in Christ. It is not healthy or beneficial for a believer to live or identify with their zodiac sign. This would be participating in divination and the occult, which is sinful.