Historians have long known that Jesus Christ must have been born between 1 and 4 BC.
The astrologers living around the time of Jesus understood the meanings of these planets to be the same as we understand them today. As this conjunction occurred in the sign of Leo they would inevitably expect a child born that day to become a singularly positive leader.
Astronomer, Dave Reneke's research points to 17 June 2 BC as being the most likely date of the birth of Jesus, as the planets Venus and Jupiter were in the same location in the night sky and produced the effect of an unusually bright, slow-moving star.
The belief in astrology was prevalent and accepted after centuries of observation. From their astrological perspective the conjunction of these particular planets indicated an event of extreme positivity. It would have provided enough motivation to seek out a child born at this time.
The horoscope of Jesus would have to account for the ability of Jesus to speak on spiritual matters, exhibit healing abilities, indicate a strong capacity for compassion, and show that his spiritual message could reach the masses. It should also show the potential for harm that could come to him.
This combination of planets suggests to astrologers the birth of a person for whom spiritual leadership and actively expressed compassion would be likely character traits. - 15784
The astrologers living around the time of Jesus understood the meanings of these planets to be the same as we understand them today. As this conjunction occurred in the sign of Leo they would inevitably expect a child born that day to become a singularly positive leader.
Astronomer, Dave Reneke's research points to 17 June 2 BC as being the most likely date of the birth of Jesus, as the planets Venus and Jupiter were in the same location in the night sky and produced the effect of an unusually bright, slow-moving star.
The belief in astrology was prevalent and accepted after centuries of observation. From their astrological perspective the conjunction of these particular planets indicated an event of extreme positivity. It would have provided enough motivation to seek out a child born at this time.
The horoscope of Jesus would have to account for the ability of Jesus to speak on spiritual matters, exhibit healing abilities, indicate a strong capacity for compassion, and show that his spiritual message could reach the masses. It should also show the potential for harm that could come to him.
This combination of planets suggests to astrologers the birth of a person for whom spiritual leadership and actively expressed compassion would be likely character traits. - 15784