Belief in astrology led to the development of astronomy. [1]
In connection with a revival of the worship of Ishtar in Mesopotamia, the Babylonian priests again turned to stargazing and astrology experienced its last great revival. [2] Spirit messages were interpreted by astrology. [3] Primitive astrology was a world-wide belief and practice. [4]
Astrology is a pseudo science of Babylon developed into a religion throughout the Greco-Roman Empire; a mass of superstitious error which has no place in the gospel of the kingdom. [5] The stars were consulted by astrologers before any marriage. [6] Many supposedly intelligent people still believe in good luck, the evil eye, and astrology. [7]