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Is astrology a sin?

Church teaching

Answered on video by The Thomistic Institute (Dominican friars)

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In short: Yes. Horoscopes and divination take the trust you owe God and hand it to the stars. CCC 2116

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

All forms of divination are to be rejected; consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading and mediums conceals a desire for power over time and others. CCC 2116

Our words

Trust the One who made the stars, not the stars.

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  1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2116 (official text on vatican.va).

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