Reading, practicing and learning horoscopes or astrology is forbidden in Islam. Ibn Abbas narrated from the Prophet ﷺ, “ Whoever acquires knowledge of any branch of astrology, has acquired knowledge of a branch of magic. The more he increases in that knowledge the more he increases in sin.
Not only is the practice of astrology Haraam (forbidden by Islamic Law), but so are visiting an astrologist and listening to his predictions, buying books on astrology and reading one’s horoscope. Since astrology is mainly used for predicting the future, those who practice it are considered fortune-tellers.
While we were researching we ran into the inquiry “Is it okay to follow horoscopes?”.
This prohibition is general and without exception , and hence includes following horoscopes even if only to note compatibility of personality traits and the like.
What does horoscope stand for?
In common usage, horoscope often refers to an astrologer ‘s interpretation, usually based on a system of solar Sun sign astrology; based strictly on the position of the Sun at the time of birth, or on the calendar significance of an event, as in Chinese astrology. In particular, many newspapers and magazines carry predictive columns,.
The daily horoscope refers to a divinatory insight or prediction used in newspapers, magazines, and on websites to give each Zodiac Sign a message for the day that applies to everyone that has that Sun sign by birth.
How is the horoscope calculated?
As astrologers we refer to the horoscope as the astrological chart of a person or a moment in time, which is calculated from the planetary positions in either the sidereal or tropical Zodiac . The calculations used are based on the date, place and time of birth.
More accurately, the word horoscope describes the observation of the timing of the sky, which is something synonymous with the word “Zodiac”. Both the horoscope and the Zodiac describe the twelve-segment division of the celestial sphere by astrological signs .