Christological Astronomy:
Reading Our Christological Profiles in
the Heavens
Dale M. Sides
Preface
This
article was written in response to those who heard my teachings on
Christological Astronomy and requested that I put them into a readable format.
It focuses on reading our Christological profiles in the heavens, which is only
one aspect of Christological astronomy, but it is the one that impacts us the
most on a personal level. To think that God Almighty (Yahweh) loved us enough
to write our potential Christological destiny in the heavens is huge; however,
once we get over the amazement of it, we can begin to see how obvious it is
that Yahweh, in His omniscience, would do this.
This is a
mammoth subject that will eventually require a workbook to guide us through it.
The value of this knowledge is almost overwhelming, yet with the Holy Spirit’s
help, I hope to teach others how to use this prophetic tool within their
ministries.
After
researching this material and implementing it, I have witnessed a string of
remarkably accurate results. Every Christological profile I’ve interpreted has
proven to be a correct assessment of the person’s abilities and callings. I’m
aware that some may mistakenly malign me as an astrologer; but the impact of
these profiles upon people’s lives is worth the price of being misjudged. Just
as Yeshua (Jesus) did not allow criticism to stop Him, neither can I allow the
fear of it to silence me. As the name and vision statement of my ministry
implies (Liberating Ministries for Christ International), I am zealous to see
people liberated to fulfill their ministries for Christ. As much as my previous
research has benefited anyone, I pray that this too will help Christ followers
to discover and fulfill who God meant them to be from before the foundations of
the world.
May this be
a divine revelation from the Word of God in the heavens, as shown to you by the
Holy Spirit—of your destiny, calling, and Christlike potential designed by the
hand of Almighty God.
Introduction
Each of us
has a true, foreordained calling that has been etched in the heavens by God
Almighty. When accurately interpreted, these celestial pictures can reveal our
potential Christlike attributes and provide powerful insight to help us fulfill
them. Sadly, astrologers have counterfeited these Christological profiles for
millennia, which has hindered God’s people from recognizing their true message.
We already
know from the Scriptures that our sovereign God foretold our callings and
destinies (Ephesians 1:4 and 5) and predestined us (Romans 8:29) to replicate
and re-present His Son on the earth. Since biblical astronomers have concluded
that God revealed Jesus’ person and destiny in the heavens, it seems reasonable
that He could have also revealed ours in the same way. If we were all meant to
be in Him, to the praise of His glory, then isn’t it logical that our destinies
would also be wrapped up within His?
The premise
of this research is threefold: 1) all the heavenly bodies (stars and
constellations, sun, moon, and planets) hold a revelation of Jesus Christ; 2)
His birth sky, in particular, speaks prophetically of His person and
attributes; 3) since we were all made to be in Him, a profile of each
individual’s Christlike potentials can be seen within their birth sky as well.
Of course, the celestial messages must be properly interpreted in order for
these three points to hold true.
Yahweh’s Heavenly Communication
Hebrews 1:1
tells us that God has communicated to His people in different ways throughout
the ages. Celestial revelation actually predates written Scripture and is the
formation of all truth to mankind. When the Hebrew people received the written
Scriptures, it appears that they began neglecting the revelation of the heavens
that had so clearly displayed their Messiah. However, other nations of the
world continued to read and understand it to the end that they sent
representatives to greet and honor the long-awaited King of the world when His
star announced His coming (Matthew 2:2).1 By the time this happened,
the Jews had strayed so far from the heavenly message that Herod endeavored to
kill Him instead of joining the magi (the wise men) in their veneration of
Jesus the Messiah (Yeshua HaMashiach).
Psalm
119:89 states, “forever O LORD, Your word is settled [established] in heaven.”
Heaven holds a declaration of God’s Word that establishes what holy men of God
wrote as they were moved (inspired) by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). The
Bible is our standard of truth, but we should not ignore its celestial witness.
The heavens declare
the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters
speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for
the sun, Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices
like a strong man to run its race. Its rising is from one end of heaven, And
its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat. Psalm
19:1–6
These
verses offer a roadmap to reading the pictorial revelations painted by the hand
of God across the sky. Starry illustrations abound in the Scriptures—from the
promised seed of Virgo (Genesis 3:15) to the trampling of scorpions in Scorpio
(Luke 10:19). The heavens continually witness both a constant and present truth
that can be interpreted through simple keys that have been either lost or
misused. We can recover those keys so that these heavenly revelations and their
personal meanings concerning our ministries in Christ can be ascertained and
realized. We can do this by following Jesus and His pattern, both in life and
in the heavens.
Celestial
pictures can be read the same way that many read the written Scriptures—with
Christological hermeneutics. This simply means looking for Christ in all the
illustrations. When reading the Bible, we use Christological hermeneutics to
find Jesus in every book and account; when reading the celestial messages, we
use Christological astronomy to find Him in every portion of the heavens. Since
Christ is the glory of God and “the heavens declare the glory of God,” then the
pictures in the constellations should (and do) reveal aspects of Jesus Christ,
the Son of the living God—Yeshua HaMashiach. They display the storyline of His
redemption, as well as His coming kingdom. The key to unlocking these
heavenly mysteries is to look for Christ in all the constellations and
movements of the sun, moon, and planets—this is Christological astronomy.
Satan’s Perversion of the True Heavenly Messages
Most people only know of the prophetic messages of
heaven through their exposure to Satan’s perversion of it, which is astrology.
Throughout history, astrology has been used to manipulate and rob people who
are desperate to find meaning for their lives. The Christological messages
contained within the arrangement of the heavens on our birth dates were not to
be interpreted for wealth or selfish ambition. Rather, the true riches of these
interpretations are found within the Christlike potential that can be fulfilled
in our lives. Even those who have not yet received Jesus as their personal
Redeemer have a potential story written in the stars.
Satan
steals and twists God’s truths. We can see this through his seduction of Eve
(Genesis 3:1–5) and through his misuse of the Scriptures to tempt Jesus in the
wilderness (Matthew 4:1–9). He imparts these lies to his servants and promises
them wealth and power if they will entice others to believe them, and he has
done this with astrology. I coined this phrase to summarize the difference
between astrology and astronomy: astrology
is all about me, but Christological astronomy is all about Thee.
Astrology is rooted in self—selfish ambition and selfish gain.
If I have rejoiced
because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much; If I have observed the sun when it shines,
or the moon moving in brightness, so that my heart has been secretly enticed,
and my mouth has kissed my hand; this also would be an iniquity worthy of
judgment, for I would have denied God who is above. Job 31:25–28
“My mouth has kissed my hand” indicates self-worship,
which results from a twisted perspective of the sun and moon. God will judge
those who pervert the truth of His heavenly messages to lead people away from
Him. And He will judge those who manipulate people to gain wealth.
Christological
astronomy is the truth of the heavenly messages that God wrote across the skies
for His people and it is all about Christ. It is not about self. Our potential Christological destinies have been
written so that we can rise up to the high calling of Christ in our lives—so
that we will be to the praise of His glory.
After
witnessing their positive impact upon people’s lives, it’s easy to see why the
true interpretations of Christological profiles are a credible threat to the
evil kingdom. Satan has hidden and poisoned the reading of these heavenly
revelations for fear that we will shine forth the glory of the one and only
true God, Yahweh.
A Serious Error of Astrology
Not only is
astrology Satan’s counterfeit, but it also contains a serious error that most
are ignorant of. The astrological tables
and indicators that are used today are 2300 years out of date and out of phase
because of the precessional rewind of the earth. This means that you were
probably not born within the “zodiac” sign that astrologers would place you in.
The earth’s
orientation in the heavens changes one degree every 72 years;2 and
because it has been 2300 years since these tables and indicators were written,
most of our “sun signs” have precessed an entire house during that interim. For
instance, astrologers claim that my birth date’s reading lies within the
constellation of Virgo; however, the accurate astronomical placement of it is
in the constellation of Leo.
Never listen to astrologers. Not only are their motives
generally self-centered, skewed, and deceptive, but their methods are
antiquated and erroneous. Anyone who consults an astrologer (e.g., by reading
your horoscope) will be duped on many levels (Deuteronomy 18:10–14).
Horoscope
reading is sun worship that is based upon deception, including ignorance of the
simple mechanics of astronomy. To read further on this subject, access the
following link: http://www.pillar-of-enoch.com/essays/SacredAstronomy.html.
Reading Heavenly Messages
Interpreting
(reading) the heavenly messages is an exact science, rather than an errant,
occult practice like astrology. In fact, Dr. Earnest Martin, author of The Star that Astonished the World,
calculated the exact date of Jesus’ birth as September 11, 3 BC, sometime
between 6:18 and 7:45 pm, based
on Revelation 12:1, Genesis 49:10, and astronomy. Many other biblical astronomers
agree on this date, also.
Yahweh is
the One who instituted celestial prophecy, and He is certainly not opposed to reading
His heavenly messages since that was how He chose to inform the magi (wise men)
of the birth of His Son. However, He does oppose it being worshiped or used for
personal gain.
Genesis
1:14 tells us that the heavens reveal signs and seasons and days and years,
which is why some who have studied the constellations have also discovered the
probable dates and meanings of Adam’s creation, as well as the birth dates of
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and David. If God put these messages in the sky
to reveal signs and seasons, then we should also be able to estimate the timing
of our Redeemer’s return to establish His kingdom. The Scriptures say no man
knows the “day and hour,” but perhaps we can know the season. Later, we will
explore this possibility by looking at the future revelations prophesied by the
constellations.3
Predestinated to Be Conformed to the Image of His Son
The truth
is that the sun, moon, and planets were divinely arranged within the
constellations on Christ’s birth date (see illustration on next page). Since
God predestinated us to be conformed into Christ’s image (Romans 8:29–30), I
believe that the celestial arrangements of each of our birth date skies will
also display aspects of Christ.
For whom he did
foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son,
that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did
predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified:
and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Romans 8:29–30 KJV
We’ve each
been given specific aspects of Christ that our Father chose long ago to reveal
through us. Just as Jesus’ birth date revealed what He was destined to become,
we each have our own personal Christological profile that reveals our calling.
I believe it can be seen in the positions of the sun, moon, and planets within
the specific constellations of our birth date, as His was.
God knew
each and every one of us before He ever set the stars and planets in their
places. Throughout church history, theologians have argued over the meaning of
predestination—to the point of forging denominations and splits. The truth that
the heavens declare God’s glory (Psalm 19:2–3) and that we are supposed to be
part of that glory (John 17:22), adds an interesting element to this debate.
Reading the Heavens
We don’t
need a degree in astrophysics to understand the images of Jesus Christ in the
heavens. We simply need to know the meaning of each constellation and then put
it together with the meanings of the planets and the sun and moon. Psalm 147:4
tells us that God named the stars; He strategically placed them into groupings,
or constellations (Job 9:9). He revealed their meanings to the patriarchs
beginning with Adam, Seth, and especially Enoch, who then passed them down to
subsequent generations.4 The divine message of each constellation
was revealed in a pictorial language, with each picture revealing an aspect of
the Messiah’s mission to the world.
Although
most of us learned about Christ from the Scriptures, Hebrews 1:1 tells us that
God used other ways to communicate to His people in the past.
God, who at various
times and in different ways spoke in
time past to the fathers by the prophets. Hebrews 1:1
The revelation
in the heavens was given to the patriarchs almost 2500 years before God
revealed it to Moses to write down.5 Thus, we can learn about the
Messiah through the written word, but we can also learn about Him from the
revelations that Yahweh placed in the heavens. Both ways show us Christ.
Hebrews 1:2 says that God now speaks through His Son, but His messages in the
Bible and in the sky have never
stopped declaring Christ’s character, mission, and purpose. Throughout history,
mankind could (and still can) gaze upon His story in the heavens as well as in
the written Scriptures.
The Example of Christ’s Birth Sky
By using
the pattern of the heavens during the birth of Christ, we can begin to
understand how to read our own celestial profiles. Through this example, we
will also be able to see how the written Scriptures and the heavenly ones
confirm (bear witness of) each other.
The
following representation of the heavens on that historical night was produced
by the astronomy software, Starry Night Pro. You can click on the image to view it better.
According to Revelation 12:1, the sun was in Virgo
when Jesus was born.
Now a great sign
appeared in heaven: a woman [Virgo] clothed with the sun, with the moon under
her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. Revelation 12:1
The
constellation of Virgo represents the promised seed of the woman, which
corresponds with Genesis 3:15 (the prophecy of the promised seed). When we look
at Virgo in the night sky, it should remind us of Christ as the promised seed.
The particular arrangement of the sun and moon at the time of His birth
established that prophecy. This is an example of reading astronomical messages
with Christological meanings—He can always be found within the various
arrangements of the heavenly bodies, because He is the glory of God and the
heavens declare that glory.
The moon is
a powerful sign in the heavens for all of our profiles. In Christ’s, it is
under Virgo’s feet. This means that as the promised seed, He would die for the
sins of the seed of the woman, which is all of mankind.
When we
look at Jupiter’s placement in Jesus’ birth sky, we see that it is directly
between the feet of Leo the Lion. This is the prophetic fulfillment of Genesis
49:10.
The scepter shall not
depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until
But He was wounded for
our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our
peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
Further in
this article, there will be a list of all the constellations describing each of
their unique revelations of the Redeemer in His birth sky. However, we will
first look at another truth about the sun, moon, and planets concerning
variations in the Messiah’s glory (or message) they convey.
Glory
According
to 1 Corinthians 15:40 and 41, there is a different message (“glory”) that
comes from each heavenly body.
There are also
celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one,
and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun,
another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs
from another star in glory. 1 Corinthians 15:40–41
To
determine our Christological profile, we must pay attention to the sun, moon,
and planets as well as the 12 major constellations. There is “one glory of the
sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars.” Even the
individual stars have a glory that differs from one another.
When
looking at a birth date, we need to combine the messages of these celestial
bodies with the revelations of Christ in the particular constellation in the
solar ecliptic path on that date. This will present a unique profile for the person
born upon that day, revealing the portion of the Messiah that God foreordained
them to fulfill. This differs from astrological predestination, which dictates
a destiny for individuals whether they choose it or not. When we base our
heavenly interpretation upon the Truth, we are simply viewing the potential
of what that individual can become in reference to the image of Christ. It is
up to each of us whether or not we will fulfill our divine destinies.
The concept
of glory is not just mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:40–41. If we look again at
Romans 8:29 and 30, where it speaks of God foreknowing and predestinating us,
we can see that He also glorified us.
Psalm 19:1 spoke of the heavens declaring the glory of God; and, according to
Hebrews 1:3, Jesus is the brightness of God’s glory.
Who being the brightness of His glory and the express
image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He
had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on
high. Hebrews 1:3
The
effulgence of God’s glory is manifested in Jesus Christ. Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words defines
“brightness” from Hebrews 1:3 as “‘a shining forth’ (apo, ‘from,’ auge,
‘brightness’), of a light coming from a luminous body.”6 If the sun,
moon, planets, and stars all differ in their representation of that brightness
(glory), then I submit that each of us shows a particular aspect of Jesus, the
glory of God, and that our individual profiles held within these celestial
bodies contains a revelation of who we can potentially be in Christ.
Day unto
day and night unto night the message (glory) of the heavens is being declared
(Psalm 19:2). Star positions are basically static, meaning they do not change
course; rather, they form a background over which the sun, moon, and planets
move. (This is the “firmament” of Psalm 19:1.) This means that any changes that
take place must be basically within the movement of the sun, moon, and planets.
The message
of Christ as the Redeemer is the same, but each day has a different
representation of His aspects depending on where the sun, moon, and planets are
located on that particular day and year in question. This means that the day
and year of your birth is significant according to God’s sovereignty and
foreknowledge of who and what He predestinated you to be (or become). He
foreordained each of us to shine forth a different aspect of His glory.
An amazing pattern of accuracy has surfaced
throughout the Christological profiles I’ve observed, and this has built my
faith tremendously in the truth that our potential destinies are indeed written
in the heavens. Although the Christlike character traits are not guaranteed
because of our free will, our birth date profiles do show the potential for them.
As I’ve shown people their profiles, most have said they were encouraged
through the heavenly confirmation of their callings and that it gave them a
renewed focus and deeper conviction of their purpose in Christ. They’ve also
shared that it helped them to better understand the struggles they’ve
experienced while endeavoring to fulfill them.
The Message and Movement of the Sun,
Moon, and Planets
Each of the
heavenly bodies (sun, moon, and planets included) reveals aspects of the character
and personality of the Messiah, even though they differ in glory. The message
they each speak in the heavens tells of a different property of our Redeemer’s
brightness.
The
constellation and the sun’s location
in the ecliptic path on our birth dates both
play a significant role in our Christological profiles, as do any massing of
planets within the constellation. The moon’s position is also vital to the
overall picture and the final analysis.
Each
heavenly body (and/or combination of them) carries a different meaning and can
add pertinent information to the Christological profile of an individual. While the constellations reveal the
Messianic purpose and mission, the planets show the personal attributes.
An example
of a Christological profile and reading is posted on the Internet for your
perusal and learning. Search www.YouTube.com for “Christological Astronomy” to
find the short video clips. Seeing this example should help you to visualize
the concept and process. Also, URL links are posted in the endnotes of this
article as another way to help you find the clips.7
Note: The
following Christological meanings of the sun, moon, and planets were compiled
by studying their physical characteristics and the etymology of their names. The
positioning of the planets in their order from the sun and their locations
during Jesus’ birth were also taken into consideration. Although these
interpretations contain some of my insight (and perhaps some of my biases); the
important thing is that they represent obvious aspects of Yeshua when looking
at the larger scope of our Redeemer and coming King.
Whenever we are determining the
meanings of any celestial body within our Christological profile, we should
always ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what we need to know—He is the one who
leads us into all truth (John 16:13).
The Sun. The sun shows Jesus Christ as the
Righteous One. The righteousness He brings from Yahweh is the great gift of
love and acceptance by the Creator. His righteousness is what ties together the
storyline of man’s redemption through the Redeemer. He is the bridegroom spoken
of in Psalm 19:4 and 5.
Their line has gone
out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He
has set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his
chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race. Psalm 19:4–5
Clearly,
the sun is the most noticeable heavenly body to locate within a Christological
profile. However, to accurately determine its location on a birth date,
remember that we need to rely on solid astronomy—not astrology.
(Astrology usually places people’s birth dates in the wrong
constellation—usually the one ahead of the actual one.) The simplest way to
discover the right constellation, as well as the locations of the sun, moon,
and planets is to enter your birth date (and birth time, if you know it) in a
good astronomy computer program that will compute it for you. I use an
excellent program called Starry Night Pro; however, there are free downloads
for other astronomy programs such as Stellarium (www.stellarium.org), which should yield
the same search results.8
The constellation the sun was in at
the time of our birth will show certain traits and images of the Messiah that
are potential within us. (The constellation you were born in can be determined by the one in
which the sun rose and set on your birth date.) Again, this is not sun worship
any more than it would be angel worship if an angel brought us a word from the
Lord.
The Moon. The relevance of the moon lies within its ability to reflect the light
of the sun, since it cannot shine of its own accord. Therefore, its implication within our Christological
destiny is determined by the constellation that houses it on that date, since
that impacts its reflected light. It is also continually changing within its
phases, causing variations within that light. The moon symbolizes our continual need to reflect Christ (the sun); it
may also indicate an area in our lives that requires extra strengthening from
the Scriptures.
For
example, suppose the moon was in Libra at the time of your birth. Since Libra
shows the righteous judgments of Yeshua, this could indicate a need to focus
upon scripture verses that pertain to making righteous judgments (rather than
soulish ones). If the moon was in Leo, it could indicate the need to focus upon
verses that speak of humility; if in Aquarius, the need may be to read verses
pertaining to our abilities coming from God rather than from ourselves.
As we’ve
already seen, the moon was under the feet of Virgo on Yeshua’s birth date
(Revelation 12:1). Since Virgo symbolizes kingdom building, this could indicate
His need to continually reflect upon building His Father’s kingdom and not His
own. This continual focus is what would keep Him obedient even to a torturous
death upon the cross. It’s not hard to understand His struggle in the
Although
the moon’s positioning and reflected light on our birth date may reveal
personal challenges, it should not be viewed negatively. It simply provides a
key to help us reach our Christlike potential portrayed within in the heavens.
It does this by revealing what we need to renew our minds to so that we more
effectively reflect His glory.
The Planets. We can see
Christlike characteristics within the names of the planets, even though they
were derived from mythology. The planets
show the passion and feelings of the Lord, whereas the constellations show more
of His purpose and ministry. When planets are massed together (meaning more
than one appears) within a constellation, special attention needs to be given
to the grouping of their characteristics.
Mercury. The Romans named the planet closest
to the sun Mercury, after their swift-footed mythological messenger god. They
chose the name because this planet appeared to move across the sky faster than
any other planet. Mercury’s Hebrew name, Kohav
Chammah, literally means “the sun’s planet,” indicating its symbolism of
heralding the Bridegroom’s message.
The
constellation that Mercury is in at the time of someone’s birth (usually the
same as the sun’s) will reveal the message that the person will champion. Its
positioning within that constellation will also impact its significance.
For example,
on Jesus’ astronomically calculated birth date of September 11, 3 BC, Mercury
was in Virgo, located directly over the woman’s heart. Since Virgo is “the
kingdom builder,” this indicates that the heart (central focus) of Jesus’
message was to build the
Venus. Venus was named after the mythological
goddess of love and passion; similarly, its position on our birth date will
indicate our passion—what we really love. It is also one of the brighter
celestial lights in the early morning sky, giving it the nickname of the
Morning Star, one of Christ’s names. (It often appears in the early evening sky
as well, giving it another nickname of the Evening Star.) Its Hebrew name is Nogah, which means to shine brightly.
Venus shows the intensity, passion, and
love of the Messiah.
When Yeshua
was born, Venus was in the head of Virgo. This indicates that His love and
passion would be to build the
Mars. Mars was named after the Roman
mythological god of war and shows the warrior aspect of Christ. Its positioning
on our birth date indicates what we are willing to fight for. The Hebrew name
for Mars is M’adim, which means red
or the color of blood, probably so named because of the iron oxide on its
surface that gives it a reddish appearance. Thus, it is nicknamed the Red
Planet. It can reveal our fiery zeal—again, what we are willing to fight for,
even give our life for.
On Yeshua’s
birth date, Mars was in an amazing position within the center of Capricorn,
precisely at the dividing point between the dying goat and the living fish.
This displays His sacrifice (what He was willing to fight and die for) in order
to ransom God’s people. He was the scapegoat who took the sins of the world
upon Himself. The fish is symbolic of His resurrection from the dead; likewise
depicting His fervent heart to lay down His life, knowing that the Father would
resurrect him.
Jupiter. Jupiter was named after the
mythological god by the same name (also known as Zeus)—considered the head god
of all others. Probably named this because of its superior size to the other
planets (in our solar system), it is also referred to as the king planet.
Jupiter was the chief (leading) god in Roman mythology; hence, its position
reveals a person’s potential to lead. As the king planet, it directly
represents Yeshua as King. In our Christological profiles, this would be
indicative of leadership.
Many
biblical astrologers believe that “His star” (Matthew 2:2), which drew the magi
to Christ’s birth, was actually the planet Jupiter (Tzedeq in Hebrew). Tzedeq
means righteousness, so when we combine the aspects of leadership and
righteousness, we see a heavenly witness of Jesus being the leader of righteous
laws and judgments—the King of Righteousness. The Scriptures witness that He
was the fulfillment of the written Law Who also availed the Law to be written
in the tables of our hearts.
At Jesus’
birth, Jupiter was directly between the front feet of Leo, as prophesied of
Saturn. The Hebrew name for Saturn is Shabbati which means the Sabbath or
rest. Our ultimate rest lies within our inheritance, which is obtained by
standing until the end. Therefore, I believe that Saturn shows the Messianic
profile of what motivates us to remain faithful through the end of our earthly
life.
Also
significant is Saturn’s positioning as the seventh planet from the sun,
symbolizing the spiritual perfection of our promised inheritance.
On Yeshua’s
birth, Saturn was on the forehead of Taurus the bull. Taurus shows the Messiah
coming to take the kingdom, but it is also a sacrificial constellation
profiling the blood of the bull used in the Old Testament atonement. Jesus came
to earth knowing that He was destined to give His life and that He would return
to take the kingdom as a charging bull. This knowledge motivated Him to remain
faithful all the way through His earthly ministry—to the end of giving His life
as a perfect sacrifice for us.
Other Planets. There are
other planets not visible to the naked eye that the telescope has made known to
us. Primarily, these are Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto (reclassified in 2006 as a
dwarf planet). They do seem to influence our Christological profiles, and a
pattern has emerged within their interpretations concerning our inner
secrets—those things about ourselves that only we know. First Corinthians 14:25
says that the “secrets of his heart are revealed,” when reporting on one of the
aspects of prophecy; and this appears to be the case with the prophetic
significance of these planets in our birth-date sky. (From my experience, it
seems that Uranus and Neptune reveal those secrets more than Pluto.)
There is a dwarf
planet between Mars and Jupiter called Ceres, which may have some meaning as
well. Astronomers are still theorizing that Ceres is the remains of a
once-existing planet that is now an asteroid belt (possibly resulting from a
planet being destroyed or at least knocked out of orbit).
The
location of Ceres in our Christological profile may reveal an area that needs
to be diligently guarded; it could also be indicative of potential persecution
in that area.
Note:
From my own study on Ceres, I believe that it could be in the same
position as the planet “Rahab”9 once was (mentioned three times in
the Bible). This is not a heaven-or-hell issue, but another theory I have (if
Ceres is indeed in the same position as Rahab) is that Lucifer may have
inhabited Rahab. If this is true, then it might be the heavenly location he
fell from as recorded in Isaiah 14:12, “how you are fallen from heaven, O
Lucifer, son of the morning.”
The 12 Constellations (The Message of the Firmament)
From the
perspective of the earth, the sun makes a yearly path through the 12 major
constellations. Psalm 19:1–4 speaks of this as the line that is gone out
through all the earth, with the New International Version of the Bible (NIV)
translating the word “line” as “voice.” This is the voice of God in the heavens
speaking day unto day and night unto night of His plan of redemption for
mankind. It is a continual circuit (Psalm 19:6), perpetually witnessing to the
earth’s inhabitants.
When the
Lord exposed Job’s lack of wisdom by comparing it to His own, He asked him the
following.
Canst thou bind the sweet influences
of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in
his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons? Knowest thou the
ordinances of heaven? Job 38:31–33a KJV
God
designed the Mazzaroth (the 12 major constellations)
to bring them forth in their seasons; He divided the line or circuit of the
heavens into 12 separate sections, with each comprising about 30 degrees of the
360-degree circle.
For
thousands of years Satan has manipulated the meanings of these divine heavenly
groupings through mythology and astrology; yet the names of the stars and the
constellations still bear the stamp and signature of the Creator in every
language and culture where they have been studied. Whether the language is
Hebrew, Arabic, Egyptian, Greek, Latin, or Hindi, a common origin is evident.10
The Bible reveals that the originator is Elohim—Creator of the heavens and
earth.
The names
and meanings of the stars in the 12 major constellations are pivotal in
understanding and interpreting the Christological significance of the heavens
because they determine the pictorial meaning of each constellation. It is not a connect-the-dots drawing, but a
picture portrayed through the revelation of the stars’ names that were given by
Yahweh when He placed them in the sky. This provides each constellation
with its own Christological meaning and symbolism.
Biblical
researchers, such as Frances Rolleston who wrote The Mazzaroth; E.W. Bullinger who wrote The Witness of the Stars; and Joseph Seiss who wrote The Gospel in the Stars, have retrieved
these names and recovered what Satan tried to steal and hide. All three of
these researchers (along with various other biblical scholars) agree that God
named the stars and grouped the constellations, preserving the truth of the
Mazzaroth (Zodiac in the Greek) within the 12 major constellations along the
ecliptic path of the sun.
Attached to
each of the 12 constellations are three minor constellations, which are called
decans. To accurately interpret our Christological destinies and complete our
profiles, we need to combine the decans’ meanings with the meaning of their
corresponding major constellation. E.W. Bullinger compiled what is probably the
most condensed information in this field in appendix 12 of The Companion Bible.
This is accessible online at http://levendwater.org/companion/index_companion.html.11
The Analogy of a 12-Staged
Theater
The
following analogy of a 12-staged theater should help you to visualize your
Christological profile. Picture yourself sitting on a swivel chair in the
center of a pitch-black theater. A stage completely surrounds you in a
360-degree horizontal circle. This represents the rotational, or ecliptic, path
of the sun. The stage is divided into 12 sections, representing the 12
constellations of the Zodiac or Mazzaroth. Each section has a different background, setting, and props; and each
reveals a different part of the plot. The 12 stages combine to form the whole
story, which centers upon the coming Redeemer and King. Seven main actors,
dressed in different costumes, are continually walking around the entire
360-degree stage acting out their part of the play. These actors represent the
sun, moon, and planets. There are also minor
characters moving within the shadows who can only be seen when the light hits
them. When the seven main actors move from one section to another, their
character does not change; however, the different settings behind them
determine their unique contribution to the plot at that point in time.
Within the
celestial theater in front of us, the seven major actors are the sun and moon and
the planets that can be seen with the naked eye. The minor characters are the
planets that cannot be seen with the naked eye but still contribute to the
intricacies of the plot. Particular emphasis is given to the sun and moon; they
are the “stars” of the show because their significance is so great. When the
actors (sun, moon, and planets) are grouped together in the same section of the
stage, it is called a massing of planets within a constellation; and we need to
pay attention because this occurrence greatly intensifies the significance of
its location and message. Looking at the position of the actors on the
circular stage at the date and time of your birth is how your Christological
profile is read.
Note: Another aspect we could add to the
theater would be a circle painted on the
ceiling, representing the precessional rewind of the earth that occurs every
26,000 years. This is the subject of my forthcoming book, The Great Circle of the Heavens.
The Interpretations of the 12 Major Constellations
Hebrews 1:1
and 2 tell us that of all the ways God speaks to His people, the most effective
is through the Spirit of His Son, or the Holy Spirit. Therefore, in order to
validate what these constellations reveal to people about themselves, they must
seek confirmation directly from the Holy Spirit. Just as the written Scriptures
are more specific concerning the person of Christ than the celestial
revelations; likewise, the personal witness of the Holy Spirit is an even
stronger validation than the images derived out of the written Scriptures, some
of which are vulnerable to man’s interpretation. So, the listing of what each
image of Christ indicates within your birth date profile requires a personal
witness by the Holy Spirit.
In the
analogy of the circular, 12-staged theater with different settings, props, and
backdrops, each of the constellations
revealed specific aspects of Jesus Christ. When we added the actors (the
sun, moon, and planets), the celestial play came to life with movement.
Therefore, it is important to consider what each of the 12 stages (the major
constellations) contribute to the storyline before determining a Christological
profile.
The following constellations were Christologically
interpreted by studying the meanings of the names of the stars within them and
their decans (their three minor constellations), as well as the overall
character and mission of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer of mankind and the King
of Glory.
Virgo. This is the
figure of the woman who would bring forth the Redeemer. It is the first
constellation in the ecliptic path and indicates the image of Messiah as a kingdom builder and visionary. Its positioning
as the first constellation also shows the character trait of initiation, often
indicative of an individual who operates outside the nine dots of conformity.
This person is usually looking for a better way of doing things instead of
sticking with the status quo.
Libra. This is the
figure of the scales, symbolizing both the redemptive and sacrificial natures
of the Messiah (with Christ on one side of the scales and our sins on the
other). Libra reveals the character traits of judgment and discernment
and may indicate tendencies towards black-and-white judgments, with little room
for gray. This individual may have a gifting of discernment.
Scorpio. This is the
figure of the scorpion with the conqueror’s (Ophiuchus) foot on its heart. It
is the most violent position in the ecliptic path and shows victory through
conflict. (It is interesting to note that the ecliptic path of the sun has
actually moved since the time of Christ, which means that Ophiuchus, the
conqueror, is now in the direct path longer than the scorpion. This presents a
possibility that Ophiuchus could/should be named the major constellation rather
than Scorpio.)12 This shows tenacity
and a strong will to win, especially since Hercules is included
as a decan in this grouping of constellations. It may also reveal a strong prophetic gifting.
Sagittarius. This archer
on the white horse reveals a winning attitude,
despite circumstances. It is indicative of warrior-like, kingdom-taker character traits,
revealing Christ’s aggressive nature
as a strong finisher in the end. Sagittarius carries an apostolic message.
Capricorn. The symbol
of a dying goat in one half and a living fish in the other half shows a sacrificial lifestyle and a love for others. The fish shows the
trait of coming back after defeat or a resurrection. The goat profiles the Old
Testament scapegoat, which indicates loyalty
to others, strong friendship, and sacrificial love.
Aquarius. The water
bearer with the poured-out urn often pictured at belly level could be
indicative of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus referenced this when He
said, “out of your belly shall flow rivers of living water.” This constellation
indicates great spiritual ability—an affinity for the energizing the
Holy Spirit.
Pisces. This
constellation is represented by two fishes connected by a band; one fish is pointing
up (north), and the other is flowing horizontally with the ecliptic path of the
sun. Pisces shows abundance and
usually great giftings from God that must be developed in
order to bless and help others. It may also indicate strong evangelistic tendencies.
Aries. This is the
ram of God—not one dying in sacrifice—but representing the coming King after
His sacrifice. It is indicative of a kingdom-taking trait, with the decans in
this grouping showing an attitude of fighting
for others and a sacrificial type of
leadership, rather than one who leads from the rear.
Taurus. This is the
figure of a charging bull, indicative of great
determination and a strong will.
Gemini. This
constellation is represented symbolically by twins, one being a worshipper
and the other a warrior. It reveals the image of Yeshua in a balanced
life, not being too extreme but practical
in judgment and judicious in decision
making. It may also indicate a struggle for the spiritual mind to dominate over
the carnal mind.
Cancer. The crab
symbolically shows tenacity to hold on to the faith. This constellation
is also symbolized as a door, which shows Jesus as the Shepherd—the door of the
sheep. This indicates a great love for
others and a strong pastoral heart of
service.
Leo. This is the lion of the tribe of
The
constellations show Messiah’s ministry and mission, whereas the planets show
His passion and personality. Observing the planets, sun, and moon’s positions
within the constellations on our birth dates can reveal much about our
Christological destiny. God foreordained and predestinated us to be conformed
to the image of His Son, and the Son is the glory of God; therefore, all of us
are called to display God’s glory through our character traits and virtue as we
become more and more like Jesus.
Conclusion
Just as
Jesus Christ is the subject of the written Word of God from Genesis 3:15 to
Revelation 22:21, we’ve seen that He is also the subject of the Word of God
written in the heavens from Virgo to Leo. He is the promised seed of the woman
(Virgo) and the coming King of Glory as the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Leo).
He is the bridegroom racing through the heavens to redeem and restore His bride
to glory.
Our
Christological destinies that are written in the heavens are not the same as
astrological readings. Rather, they are divine celestial displays of the
Father’s plans to mold us into the image of His Son; and they are actualized as
we obey and submit to Him.
This study
has provided a foundation for discovering our own Christological profiles; but,
as always, it is essential that the Holy Spirit teaches us by revealing the
deeper things to us. Only He can confirm what we read in the heavens.
Whether we
realize our callings and destinies from the written Scriptures13
and/or as the Holy Spirit reveals it to us, I pray that the information in this
study can help us shine forth a greater glory of the Son of the Living God, whose
image we have been foreordained and predestined to walk in.
Astrology is all about
me, but Christological astronomy is all about Thee.
Afterword
It is my hope that this sharing helps you identify
your Christological potential, calling, and foreordained ministry. Since the
name of our ministry is Liberating Ministries for Christ International, our
continual emphasis is to assist people in identifying and fulfilling their
callings.
If you are
not able to download Stellarium or another astronomy program, then hopefully
you’ll be able to participate in a class that I’ll be teaching on the subject.
I plan to also help others to teach it so that they can disburse the knowledge
as well.
The scope and
application of Christological astronomy is awesome because it reveals the
omniscience and sovereignty of God over all our lives. I pray that the Holy
Spirit unfolds this truth to you and helps you to more clearly identify your
calling and destiny in Christ Jesus. May you be encouraged to make your
foreordained destiny in Christ much more than a potential one.
If you would like to participate in
or host a Christological Astronomy class, please contact Liberating Ministries
for Christ International at 540-586-5813. My capability to do individual readings is limited,
but I hope to assist as many as possible to receive the beautiful and personal
message of their Christological profile and destiny written in the heavens.
A Lap around the
Ecliptic
The promised seed (Virgo),
The price He paid (Libra);
Though wounded (Scorpio/Ophiuchus),
He promised to come again someday
(Sagittarius).
Sacrificed and raised up on high
(Capricorn),
He poured out His Spirit (Aquarius)
On Jew and Gentile (Pisces)
With promise to reign with the Ram
on high (Aries).
With rage He is coming (Taurus),
For His beautiful bride (Gemini)
To give her the kingdom (Cancer)
From the Lion on high (Leo).
—poem
by Dale M. Sides
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Notes
1. An audio teaching by Dr. Dale on this topic (“Supernova of
Bethlehem”) in MP3 format, item number LP108 MP3, is available online at http://www.lmci.org/showitems.cfm?CategoryID=17,
or in CD format, item number LP108 CD, at http://www.lmci.org/showitems.cfm?CategoryID=8,
or by calling LMCI at 540-586-5813.
2. John Major Jenkins, “What is the Galactic Alignment?” online
article accessible at http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_2012_07.htm.
“The earth wobbles very slowly on its axis and this causes the position of the
equinox to shift backwards, or precess, through the signs of the ecliptic at
the rate of one degree every 71.5 years. The full precessional wobble is
complete in roughly 25,800 years.” Accessed January 14, 2010.
3. Dale M. Sides, The
Great Circle of the Heavens (forthcoming book).
4. The following quote that documents this was taken from an
online article by Keith Newman entitled, “Starway to Heaven,” accessed February
8, 2010. “Joseph A Seiss in his book The Gospel in the Stars (1882) credits
Enoch, the son of Cain with ‘special wisdom and writing’ skills ‘particularly
as relating to astronomy and prophecy.’ Seiss claims the Babylonians and Jews
attributed astronomy and other sciences to Enoch, a great scribe who wrote
books of sacred wisdom. Ancient Persian and Arabian traditions give credit for
astronomical discoveries to Adam, Seth and Enoch.” Newman’s article may be
accessed at http://www.wordworx.co.nz/starway.htm.
5. Adam’s creation
is dated at circa 4004 BC; Moses penned the Pentateuch (the first five books of
the Bible) around 1500 BC. Refer to E.W. Bullinger’s appendix 50 of The
Companion Bible at http://levendwater.org/companion/ap50_1.gif
and http://levendwater.org/companion.ap50_11.gif.
Accessed online February 16, 2010.
6. This definition was accessed online February 1, 2010 at http://www2.mf.no/bibelprog/vines.pl?word=brightness.
7. View an example of a Christological profile and reading
(divided into three 10-minute video segments) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otMsBEBHcxQ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0lt4DrWDFY,
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw6iBNOplog.
8. Once you have Stellarium downloaded and up on your pc (not
Mac) screen, the simplest way to start your search is by using the “function”
keys on your keyboard (marked F1, F2, F3 etc.), as follows:
·
Press
the “F5” key to set the date (and time, if available) of your birth.
o
Enter
your information.
o
Then
“x” out of that box.
·
Press
F4.
o
The
“Sky” tab will be displayed.
§
Under
“Planets and Satellites,” check the boxes for “show planets” and “show planet
markers.”
o
Click
on the “Markings” tab.
§
Under
“Celestial Sphere,” check the box for “ecliptic line.”
§
Under
“Constellations,” check the boxes for “show lines,” “show labels,” “show
boundaries,” and “show art.”
§
Then
“x” out.
·
Press
F3.
o
Type
the name of a planet, the sun, or the moon and press “Enter” to find the
constellation that it is located in (or nearest to). Note: You may need to get
rid of the horizon by clicking on the icon that has two trees on a hill (in the
lower, horizontal tool bar).
o
Write
down the planet name and constellation.
o
Press
F3 again to enter the next planet name. Repeat the steps until you have
identified and written down the constellation that each planet, the sun, and
the moon were located in on your birth date.
·
Press
F11 and “x” out to end the program.
9. Three audio teachings by Dale M. Sides on the subject of
Rahab are accessible at http://drdale.lmci.org/archives.cfm.
From the listing on the webpage, click on the following three dates and titles:
November 4, 2008, “The Testimony of Rahab;” November 11, 2008,
“Fall/Destruction of Rahab and Precession of the Equinoxes,” (part one); and
November 18, 2008, “Fall/Destruction of Rahab and Precession of the Equinoxes”
(part two).
10. Francis Rolleston, “Mazzaroth: Chapter I, First Part” and
“Explanation of the Tables, Second Part” in Mazzaroth
(London:
Rivingtons,
Waterloo Place, 1862; New York: Cosimo, Inc., 2007), 17 (part 1), 1
(part 2).
11. Another source of information is Helena Lehman, The Language of God in the Universe (
12. This information was derived from viewing the ecliptic path
in Ophiuchus and Scorpio in “The Thirteenth Sign” of the Starry Night astronomy
software program.
13. Sides, Realizing &
Fulfilling Your Personal Ministry (e-book) accessible at http://www.lmci.org/RFYPMebook.pdf.
© 2010 by Liberating Ministries for Christ
International, Inc.