Most Americans believe at least somewhat in astrology, What does the Word of God say about it?

The latest study from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice finds most Americans believe at least somewhat in astrology - and strong majorities, especially among Millennials, say astrology literally makes or breaks their romances.

The findings in the "Astrology Survey" are based on a January 2024 survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,069 U.S. adults across all demographic groups: Gen Z (ages 18-26), Millennials (ages 27-42), Gen X (ages 43-58) and Boomers (ages 59 and older).

Among the key findings: A strong majority of Americans (85%) feel either positive or neutral about astrology, and about six in 10 (61%) agree that "astrology provides comfort in uncertain times by serving as a reassuring friend for those seeking guidance."

The Harris Poll finds Americans get guidance from the stars on a variety of decisions: especially when it comes to how to best practice self-care (53%), going official with a romantic relationship (49%), and even career advice (43%).

In addition, most Americans say they turn to astrology for guidance in their lives. Majorities say they have consulted or would consult the stars for self-care or health advice (59%) or relationship advice (57%), and nearly half would do so for help on life choices (44%) or career (43%).

Those numbers are strongest among Millennials. They are even more likely to use astrology for career advice (65%) and even more so for relationship advice (81%). About two-thirds look to astrology to help them decide whom to date (65%) or whether they should make their romantic relationship "official" (67%).

Half (51%) of Americans say they "believe somewhat" in astrology, finding it fun and interesting to learn about, but not all true. But nearly one in five (18%) are "total believers," saying they identify with astrological meanings and predictions.

What does the Bible say about astrology?

According to astrology, the sign you were born under, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, or Capricorn, impacts your destiny. This is a false belief.

The royal astrologers of the Babylonian court were put to shame by God’s prophet Daniel and were powerless to interpret the king’s dream.

And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. Daniel 1:20

Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king; Daniel 2:27

God specifies astrologers as among those who will be burned as stubble in God’s judgment.

Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.

Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it. Isaiah 47: 13,14

Astrology as a form of divination is expressly forbidden in Scripture.

There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God.

For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. Deuteronomy 18:10-14

Our wisdom comes from God and not the stars and people need to avoid all interaction with this wickedness.