The subject of horoscopes in relation to Jesus Christ is contentious. Some religious persons consider astrological research to be impious, if not insignificant. Others argue, on the contrary, that astrology may claim to be true from one perspective.
"The truth will set you free," Jesus Christ said (John 8:32). In order to comprehend Jesus' life, every area of knowledge should be applied.
Before entering into this historical investigation to determine the dates of Jesus' birth and death, I will quickly address many people's concerns about whether astrology should be treated seriously in biblical and theological studies.
Jesus and Astrology :
Astrology is considered ungodly by some believers in that the Bible despises pagan fortune-telling and star worship as a god. Devout Jews and Christians are alleged to have cursed astrology in connection with paganism. Therefore, the planet would not have been involved in shaping the fate of the great Jewish saints, the Messiah, and the Christian savior.
It may be true that the Bible condemns the worship of stars, but the Bible's worldview does not make a careful distinction between astrology and astronomy. According to a broader definition of astrology, including astronomy, the New Testament seems to justify these arts in several places-for example, Matthew's Magus tub (Matthew 2: 1—12).
The sorcerer there is certainly not a king, but an astrologer. Such oriental sages play a role in ancient Greek history (Herodotus, 1:101) and Jewish philosophy (Philo of Alexandria, de Opificio Mundi 1,22). Astrologers or astronomers (combining two sciences) read stars as a sign to predict important events.
In the story of birth, Matthew puts an astronomical omen (2: 7) next to a biblical prophecy. The Old Testament prophet Mika foretold the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem (Mountains 2, 6). Starting with the "new star," the sorcerer knows the "exact time" of Jesus' birth (verse seven). In ancient times, like prophets of all kinds, astrologers gave oracles to sanction the royal government. Matthew adopts this motif to show the universal sovereignty of Christ, also confirmed by astrologers and prophets.
The New Testament does not speak directly to Jesus' horoscope. However, sufficient data is available to estimate the time of his birth and death.
The Significance of Jesus Horoscope :
Astrological insights can deepen your knowledge of the historical fate of Jesus implied by alternative horoscopes: Aries or Taurus sign (Spring 5 BC) or Virgo Under the sign of Taurus (date of birth 7 BC, in summer). The date of crucifixion, March 18, 29 AD (or April 3, 33 AD), can be interpreted as an astrologically ominous event.
Astrology, like any other secular knowledge (psychology, biology, etc.), is associated with human history. The New Testament mainly declares God, the point of silence, and the axis on which the universe rotates.
For Christians and other believers, the history of Jesus' humanity in Nazareth is precious, but God is the ultimate treasure. In fact, over-concentration on Jesus can obscure the Holy Spirit that shines through God's love and Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is like a transparency that traps us and awakens us to the light, and is itself like an empty door.
The Star of Bethlehem: Jesus Birth Date
The star of Bethlehem signifies the birth of Jesus, and the lunar eclipse signifies the death of Jesus (Luke 23:45). A historical study based on the Star of Bethlehem offers two alternatives to the date of Jesus' birth. The traditional date of December 25 is likely not a historical date, as it was adopted to coincide with the winter solstice pagan festival. One of the
proposals identifies the star of Bethlehem with a significant combination of Saturn and Jupiter that occurred approximately August 22 or September 14-15 (sunset or early evening) in 7 BC. This Pisces trio, which included the three slowest-moving planets known at the time, was the opposite of the Virgo Sun.
This birth sign gives new meaning to Isaiah's prophecy that the Messiah would be born of a virgin (Luke 1:27-38). Virgo is the constellation of Virgo. The planetary union of Saturn (the name of the Roman godfather) and Jupiter (his son) exactly matches the image of the Christian Father and Son. The secular astrology of the Persians in
saw the union of Saturn and Jupiter as the beginning of a new age. Renaissance astronomer Kepler agreed, identifying the star of Bethlehem as a supernova.
Another sentence says that the star of Bethlehem is neither a planetary union nor a supernova, but a comet. The Gospel of Matthew (verses 9-10) points out that a star rose and stood over the birthplace of Jesus. The term describes the behavior of comets in ancient sources. In Greco-Roman religion, a comet is a sign of favor or dislike of a god. According to ancient Chinese records, the comet appeared between March 9 and May 4, 5 BC.
Linar Eclipse : the day of death :
Astrological reasoning can also aid in determining the date of Jesus' crucifixion. Luke claims that the sunshine "failed," referring to an eclipse. If an eclipse is meant, it might relate to the lunar eclipse that occurred on April 3, 33 CE.
The crucifixion date has less to support it than the date 29 CE. The crucifixion of Jesus is dated to the 15th year of Tiberius' rule, according to ancient authorities and the New Testament (i.e., 29 CE). According to ecclesiastical tradition, the crucifixion occurred under the reign of the "two Geminis," so titled because the two Roman consuls that year (i.e., 29 CE) were both so named. The crucifixion is most likely to take place on March 18 at 3 p.m.