Ghanaians, the Bible and Astrology

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There are Ghanaians who practice astrology. They know their Zodiac signs and they read them regularly to help them take major decisions.There are Ghanaians who believe in the Bible and practice astrology at the same time.

What is Astrology?

According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, astrology is "The study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs." The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 6th Edition, defines it as, “The study of the positions of the stars and the movements of the planets in the belief that they influence human affairs.” Other definitions say that astrology is the study of the alignment and activity of planets and stars, based upon the belief that these alignments have a bearing on human lives and can be useful in predicting the future.Astrology is an ancient practice that assumes that the position of the stars and planets has a direct influence upon people and events. Supposedly, one's life pattern can be charted by determining the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth. The chart that attempts to accomplish this is known as a "horoscope". Rene Noorbergen in his book “The Soul Hustlers” published in 1976 explains how one's horoscope is charted : MORE...
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