The Jewish Truth About Astrology | Rabbi Shais Taub & Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz

Rabbi Shais Taub is joined by Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz, author of “Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide to Celestial Wisdom” to explore one of the most misunderstood topics in Jewish thought. Together, they discuss what astrology really means through the lens of Torah and how to distinguish kosher astrology from forbidden practices, and what role the stars and constellations play in shaping our spiritual path. You’ll even hear Rabbi Taub’s own astrological chart. Sponsored by: The Rebbe’s Choice! Fine Kosher Foods & Herring 👉 Visit https://RebbesChoice.com or find their products at your local kosher grocer. Check out the book: Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide to Celestial Wisdom (500 pages, full-color illustrations) by Rabbi Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz 👉 https://share.google/AbXQJ5TABoDjCc4t3 #KosherAstrology #RabbiShaisTaub #JewishAstrology #SpiritualWisdom #AstrologyAndJudaism 00:00 Introduction: Guest Yitzchok Aharon Pinkesz & Kosher Astrology 02:47 Is Astrology Kosher? (The Problem of Idolatry) 05:01 The Prohibition Against Astral Magic and Sorcery 06:51 The Source of Planetary Power (Astrology as Divine Direction) 13:46 The Prohibition Against Fatalism (Refuting Inescapable Fate) 18:35 Summary of Prohibitions: What is Forbidden in Jewish Law 19:17 What is Permitted? Astrology as a Tool for Personal Growth 0:30:22 Tutorial: How to read a birth chart (Planets, Houses, Signs, and Aspects). 0:45:37 The Five Personal Planets: Sun (Identity), Moon (Emotions), Mercury (Intellect), Venus (Value), and Mars (Action). 0:50:35 The three outer planets: Jupiter (Expansion), Saturn (Discipline), and Uranus (Change). 1:00:25 Chart Analysis: Rabbi Taub's personal profile. 1:01:16 Sun in Gemini Moon in Pisces (emotions/intuition). 1:13:45 Crucial connection of Moon to Neptune (idealism/bliss) and Saturn (discipline/boundaries). 1:24:41 Chart Analysis: The soul's trajectory from Gemini South Node to Sagittarius North Node (moving from information to inspiration/advocacy). 02:05:26 The Three Stages of Growth in a Chart Reading (Stuck, Middle Ground, Thriving) 02:07:40 Conclusion, Book Information, and Resources --- For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub: 🌐 Website: https://www.soulwords.org/ Follow Rabbi Shais Taub: 📸 Instagram:   / rabbi_shais_taub   🎥 TikTok:   / rabbi_shais_taub   🐦 X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 💼 LinkedIn:   / shais-taub-81a95466   🎧 Listen to the SoulWords Podcast: 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHW... 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Support Our Work: 💳 Donate: https://www.soulwords.org/donate/ 💰 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/soulw... 💵 CashApp: https://cash.app/$soulwords 🪙 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/soulwords About SoulWords: SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.