When the world discovered Nancy Reagan, wife of President Reagan, was using an astrologer, everyone was shocked! Why? Americans had been sold on the reports that Ronald Reagan was "born again" and they probably assumed that his wife was a Christian, also.
Too often Christians and others are prone to be skeptical about the existence of spirits and demons. But they do exist and they are responsible to satan for deceiving curious humans. Such is the case with the well-known clergyman who was convinced that he was talking to his dead son!
Can a Christian be made subject to these occult powers? Some authorities believe they can! Dabbling in the occult and even reading books on the black arts can bring much distress. Anyone who wishes to learn should consult only books written by evangelical Bible scholars for their information.
"Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: Ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the devils. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?" (I Cor. 10:21,22)
Christians should never seek service, direction or healing from an occultist or psychic. When any Christian pursues healing from these demons, they will be bewitched and guided by the devils. Many have discovered to their surprise and horror that Satan is the one who is willing to divulge supernatural affairs and give them momentary assistance. Often too late, they find that the real source of their advice and supernatural ability is demonic. Confusion results; many end up going into insane asylums and never return! Occult powers come from Satan. When one uses occult power, he or she opens a door for the devil to enter into their spirit. Once the door is opened, very few victims ever get it to shut again.
Astrologers, numerologists, New Age "Channelers", palm readers, and other so-called seers are making millions of dollars "playing the game". They will plot your destiny or advise you on any matter for a handsome fee. Some will predict the outcome of the next presidential election or tell of the exact date the world will end!
"And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world", (I John 4:3).
It may surprise you to know that both Reagans have had an interest in Astrology since his movie acting career! Amazingly, this touchy matter came up when Reagan chose the Late Show hour of 12:10 a.m. to be sworn in as governor. Astrologers looking up his chart said the "Aquarian" Reagan had picked the most propitious astrological moment to merge polictics and show biz. Spokesmen for the ex-cowboy actor have stuck by their anti-astrologer guns over the years despite published reports in the Hollywood trades that Reagan has long been a client of the famous Lotus Land astrologer Carroll Righter.
Joyce Jillson, a popular syndicated astrologer, was denounced by Reagan communciations director Lyn Nofziger for trafficking in "lies".
Jillson was the astrologer for the Chicago Tribune/N.Y. News Syndicate. She had told the Los Angeles Herald Examiner that she had been paid $1200 by the Reagan campaign to do horoscopes on eight prospective Reagan Vice Presidential prospects. The horoscopes were a rush order so Reagan could take them with him on a pre-convention vacation to Mexico where he pondered the matter of his running mate. ". . .She was 'chagrined' by the Republicans rude denial that they hired her services." "A lot of people who go to astrologers just don't want it known", she said. "Incidentally, Jillson had forecast that George Bush, a 'Gemini', was the most compatible running mate for the Aquarian Reagan."
Alice Braemer, who has been an aid to Jeanne Dixon, the "princess regent of the supermarket rack star-gazers", claims... "back in the late sixties and early seventies, Governor Reagan used to have regular consultations two or three times a year with Dixon. These meetings were held in the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D. C.; but were "covered up" by the seeress' staff so that gossipy Democrats couldn't poke astrology fun at the governor. Braemer worked for Jeanne Dixon in Washington from 1966 to 1973 - roughly the span of Reagan's gubernatorial years. Braemer said she left the famous soothsayer's employ when she became a born-again Christian. When her new Charismatic friends discovered she used to work for a seeress, they reacted as though she'd been hob-knobbing with satan!
"For there is going to come a time when people won't listen to the truth, but will go around looking for teachers who will tell them just what they want to hear. They won't listen to what the Bible says, but will blithely follow their own misguided ideas." (II Tim. 4:3,4).
Hitler was a follower of astrology. However, the saddest example is the occult involvement of the England's Royal Family. It is noteworthy to explain that the king or queen becomes the head of the Anglican Church of England.
Prince Charles says that he frequently talks to Count Mountbatten. Princess Diana and Princess Fergie sought solace from astrologers, psychics and faith healers... very sad indeed. So far, results have included: broken marriages, perhaps a lost kingship, grave misfortune and certainly the most devastating wound to the royal family. Association with demons will always bring loss of morality and respect for God's laws. We see spiritual adultery brings deceptions and physical adultery followed by divorce..."the wages of sin are death" - of a life or a marriage...