“The first
characteristic of something occultic is the disclosure or communication of
information unavailable to humans through normal means. This involves things
like horoscopes, fortune-telling, psychic hotlines and tarot cards.”—Church and
Culture magazine
While I’m on
the subject of Gen Z’s habits--and that of Millennials too--it is astounding
their interest in astrology. In fact, if you type in the “astrology” hashtag on
TikTok (with its majority of users being Gen Z) it brings up 4.5 million
videos!
“The trend
is not only evident on social media, but also on astrology apps offering users
daily horoscopes or advice,” reports The Sunday Times in England.
“With
several of these apps offering paid-for extras such as romantic compatibility
reports, spending on astrology-related products is projected to grow to
$22.8 billion by 2031, up from $12.8 billion in 2021, according to consulting
firm, Allied Market Research.
“Bite-sized,
visually engaging content like memes, reels, and zodiac-based trends resonate
deeply with Gen Z. These platforms allow astrology to feel like a community
rather than an exclusive club, which is part of why it’s become so popular.”
From the
website EgoEase:
A
study by the American
Psychological Association noted that stress levels among Gen Z and
Millennials have soared in recent years, with many citing a lack of control
over their futures. Astrology, with its promise of cosmic patterns, provides a
framework to make sense of the mess. If a bad day can be chalked up to a
planetary alignment, it feels less random, less personal.
Consider
the appeal of a birth chart, which maps out one’s personality and potential
based on the stars at their moment of birth. For some, it’s a roadmap when
traditional guides—religion, family structures, or career ladders—seem less
reliable. It’s not about blind faith; it’s about finding a narrative.
“One
anonymous online account recently shared, "I don’t even know if I believe in
it, but checking my horoscope feels like someone’s got my back." That sentiment
resonates with many who crave reassurance in a world that often feels
indifferent.
Walk
into any bookstore, and the "New Age" section is often packed with titles on
astrology, tarot, and crystals. This reflects a broader trend: younger
generations are moving away from organized religion toward individualized
spiritual practices.
Astrology
fills a void for many, offering a sense of the mystical without dogma. It’s
spirituality on their terms—flexible, nonjudgmental, and deeply personal. Unlike
traditional faith systems, astrology doesn’t demand strict adherence or
communal worship.
This
shift isn’t just a rejection of the old; it’s a reinvention of the sacred,
tailored to fit a generation skeptical of institutions but hungry for
transcendence.
Astrology
popularity isn’t just bubbling up from grassroots communities—it’s getting a
major boost from mainstream culture. Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Megan
Thee Stallion openly reference their zodiac signs in interviews and songs,
normalizing the obsession.
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Below is an old article on the subject of astrology and will have a new article tomorrow that will include a fresh delve in to my personal life (I'm putting this in writing so I don't chicken out):
There can be but little doubt, therefore, that the first Sign of the Zodiac was Virgo, the second was the Altar, and the third was the Scorpion. The lesson which they teach is clear: The Seed of the woman (Virgo), who was to come as a child, should be a sacrifice (the Altar) for the sins of His people; endure a great conflict with the enemy (Scorpio), in which He should be wounded in the heel; but should in the end crush and tread the enemy under foot.” --E.W. Bullinger, The Witness of the Stars, 1893
In Job, the oldest book in the Bible, the Lord talks to Job about what he knows about creation and asks him in Job 38, ‘[31] Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
[32] Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
[33] Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
“Pleiades is one of the constellations in the zodiac and is called ‘the seven stars,’ ” explains Richard Jordan. “In fact, if you look at Amos 5, you see it referred to in just that way. In Amos 5:6, he says, ‘Seek the LORD, and ye shall live,’ and in verse 8, you see he says the same thing in a different way: ‘Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion.’
“These guys have some intimate knowledge of the constellations in the heavens. That’s fascinating to me because the question then is, where in the world did they get that understanding from?
“One night after a TV taping, I was standing in a parking lot in Detroit with Brother Bruscha and there was one star that was real bright. Tom says, ‘Well, that’s not a star; that’s a planet.’ But which planet is it? I didn’t know; it looked like a star to me. How do you figure that’s a planet and not a star? Well, we know it is because we have telescopes and the technology of our day.
“From Job 38, we know they understood not only that there were constellations out there, but that those constellations had impacts on what’s going on. They had INFLUENCES on what’s going on upon the earth.
“They understand there were laws and ordinances and powers in the heavens. They even know some of their names. Job 9:9 says, [9] Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
“He’s describing the physical structures of the heavens. They have some understanding about the stars and where they are.
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“E.W. Bullinger has a book from 1893 called ‘The Witness of the Stars.’ It takes you two to three years to get through it it’s so complicated. It’s slow reading. It’s like cold molasses on a bad winter day but it’s fascinating and what The Witness of the Stars is, when it talks about Mazzaroth, that’s the 12 signs of the zodiac. There’s a witness from God in the stars.
“You remember in Genesis 1 it says that the stars, the sun, were for signs and seasons? Not just for the seasons but for signs. There’s a message in them. Romans 1 says that ‘the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen.’ The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmaments show His handiwork.
“Psalm 19 reads, [1] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
[2] Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
[3] There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
[4] Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
[5] Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
[6] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
“In verse 4, that word ‘line’ there, you remember that TV show, ‘What’s your line?’ It’s talking about the things that you say. That’s the way that word’s used there. It’s not a kite string kind of a line. These are W-O-R-D-S that are describing articulation.
“You could spend an hour-and-a-half taking each one of those phrases in Psalm 19 and go back with almost all of them to the Book of Job and see that what he’s doing is describing a message from God written and communicated in the heavens.
“ 'The heavens declare,' meaning they send out a word. They have a voice. Genesis 3 says ‘they heard the voice of the Lord God in the garden.’ The same is described in creation.
“Verse 7 says ‘the law of the Lord is perfect.’ Now what’s he talking about? He’s not talking about creation anymore. Now he’s talking about the Word of God given Israel. The law. That’s the written message. He told Moses, ‘Write this down.’
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“The contrast is between a message written in the heavens and then a message written in a Book. Bullinger makes the point that God began by writing a message in creation that the angelic world and then man could read.
“In Job 38, God is challenging Job, 'Who can read that message and understand that message, like a man is supposed to?' But then there came a time when God abandoned that method of communicating and began to write down on a piece of paper the message.
“By the way, in studying history, the first written language is said to have originated with some people called the Sumerians in about 3,500 B.C. The Sumerians were supposed to have had understanding, by the way, of the heavens. They did have understanding of earth science, metallurgy, all that kind of stuff; stuff that was way advanced and they just pop on the scene out of nowhere.
“You know how they talk about how the Aztecs just disappear out of nowhere. The Sumerians, basically, APPEAR out of nowhere. You say, ‘Who are they and where’d they come from? What is that?’
“You scratch your head and say, ‘Is there some kind of explanation for all that kind of stuff?’ Well, there is.
“If God wrote a message in the heavens and then He quit using that because He started writing it down, what do you think must have happened? Well, if He abandoned it, wouldn’t it become corrupt? It having become corrupt would be a reason to abandon it, would it not?
“Someone says, ‘Well, what is that message in the heavens?’ What’s the message of the zodiac? Psalm 19:6 says, [6] His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
“It starts at a place and goes all the way around; the whole story has a beginning and an ending. The best way to understand the zodiac is it’s sort of like the Rosetta stone for hieroglyphics. In interpreting the zodiac is the Great Sphinx in Egypt. The Sphinx is a woman on a lion’s body and that’s the way with the zodiac.
“It begins with Virgo and runs the course all the way around to Leo. Virgo is the virgin and Leo is the lion. When Christ comes at the end, He comes as a lion from the tribe of Judah. The zodiac traces the whole history of redemption. Now, if you know the Bible story, as it’s written, you can read it back into that. But evidently it was there to start with.”