“You shall not turn to mediums or necromancers; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean by them: I am the Lord your God.” – Leviticus 19:31
Bible Verses About Astrology Being A Sin
Genesis 1:14 – God created the lights in the heavens for signs but did not intend for us to worship them.
“And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years.'” – Genesis 1:14
Isaiah 47:13 – Human wisdom cannot rival God’s understanding.
“You are wearied with your many consultations; let those who divide the heavens stand up and save you, those who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you.” – Isaiah 47:13
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – The Lord forbids various occult practices, including astrology.
“There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead.” – Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Jeremiah 10:2 – Do not be dismayed by signs in the heavens.
“Thus says the Lord: Learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them.” – Jeremiah 10:2
Matthew 24:24 – False prophecies can mislead even the faithful.
“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” – Matthew 24:24
Galatians 5:20 – Astrology falls under the category of works of the flesh.
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.” – Galatians 5:20
Revelation 21:8 – The fate of those who practice sin including sorcery.
“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
Isaiah 8:19 – Seeking guidance from the dead is prohibited.
“And when they say to you, ‘Inquire of the mediums and the necromancers who chirp and mutter,’ should not a people inquire of their God? Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living?” – Isaiah 8:19
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord rather than worldly wisdom.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 1:25 – People worship creation rather than the Creator.
“Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.” – Romans 1:25
2 Kings 21:6 – The consequences of leading others to sin.
“And he burned his son as an offering and used fortune-telling and omens and dealt with mediums and with necromancers. He did much evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger.” – 2 Kings 21:6
Colossians 2:8 – Be wary of philosophies contrary to Christ.
“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” – Colossians 2:8
1 Corinthians 10:14 – Flee from idolatry.
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” – 1 Corinthians 10:14
1 Timothy 4:1 – Some will abandon their faith in favor of deceitful spirits.
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.” – 1 Timothy 4:1
Matthew 6:24 – You cannot serve two masters.
“No one can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
Luke 11:9-10 – Ask God instead of seeking wrong help.
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – Luke 11:9-10
Ephesians 5:11 – Expose unfruitful works of darkness.
“Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” – Ephesians 5:11
Matthew 12:37 – Our words have consequences.
“For by your words, you will be justified, and by your words, you will be condemned.” – Matthew 12:37
Exodus 22:18 – Witchcraft is condemned.
“You shall not permit a sorceress to live.” – Exodus 22:18
Revelation 22:15 – The fate of those engaged in sinful practices.
“Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers, and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.” – Revelation 22:15
Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7
Micah 5:12 – God will cut off sorcery.
“And I will cut off sorceries from your hand, and you shall have no more tellers of fortunes.” – Micah 5:12
John 16:13 – The Spirit guides us into all truth.
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” – John 16:13
Psalm 119:105 – God’s word is a lamp to guide us.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Proverbs 14:12 – What seems right to men may lead to death.
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” – Proverbs 14:12
Final Thoughts
In the Bible, astrology and practices related to it are clearly condemned. The verses I’ve shared highlight how God is to be our guiding star, not the stars themselves. It’s a reminder that putting our faith in anything other than God can lead us away from His truth. We need to be cautious about where we seek guidance and wisdom, remembering that true wisdom comes from the Lord.
By focusing on God’s word and trusting in Him, we find the path He has laid out for us. Astrology may seem appealing in moments of uncertainty, but God encourages us to seek Him above all else. Let’s embrace His guidance and reject false teachings that can lead us astray.
If you’re interested in learning more about guidance from the Bible, I encourage you to check out Bible Verses About Temptation or perhaps explore Bible Verses About Gossip. There’s so much wisdom available for us to discover!