The Lord of Spirits When the Morning Stars Sang
Dec 16, 2025
Dive into the celestial realm where ancient astrology meets Biblical wisdom. The hosts explore the fascinating journey of astrology from Babylonian roots to its Christian perspectives. Discover the distinctions between astronomy and astrology, and how omens influenced ancient beliefs. The symbolism of the zodiac and its links to the tribes of Israel also come to light. Engaging discussions reveal how Christianity reframes concepts of fate and freedom, urging listeners to seek liberation from fatalism. Tune in for insights that intertwine heaven and humanity!
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Astrology Began As Omen Reading
- Ancient astrology began as omen-reading before becoming a system tying planets to gods and meaning.
- Babylonian priests codified omens into texts that mapped celestial events to political and social outcomes.
Seven Celestial Bodies Became Divine Signals
- The seven classical objects (sun, moon, five planets) were linked to specific gods and used to interpret events.
- Babylonian astronomer-priests read comet tails and planetary positions as the moods or actions of those gods.
Mathematics Turned Star-Maps Into Meaning
- Babylonian math enabled precise charts of planetary paths and a zodiac-like map of twelve constellations.
- That mapping turned cyclical astronomy into a system that claimed spiritual meaning and predictive power.