SHOFTIM
What's Your Horoscope?
Many scholars believed that astrology is true. The works of our Sages and even the rulings of Jewish law are filled with references that consider astrological influences. Our Sages argue that reality itself proves the existence of astrological influence, as there are people whose lives seem to go smoothly, while others struggle. Some individuals seem to enjoy success, while others face hardships.
According to this perspective, every person has a fate predetermined from the start, and their cards are essentially just to play within this cycle.
Yet, here comes the surprise: the Torah strictly forbids consulting astrologers and stargazers. For Jews, astrology is only a recommendation. It's an invitation to work and make changes. It's a starting point and a leap-board from which we begin our personal world rectification. And crucial and inspiring message emerges; we have more power over the heavens, than they do over us. Jews have been handed the keys to act, to strive, and to change their fate for the better.
