Curious Christian

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Jesus as Lord of the Zodiac

A fragment of fresco from Svetitskhoveli depicting the Zodiac. 17th century

To me, this image of Jesus as Lord of the Zodiac is theology brought to life in color. It offers a Christ-centered lens on astrology and esoteric thought, suggesting that Jesus, as Messiah, is not just one force among many but rather the one who transcends all cosmic powers, both earthly and celestial.

Yet, his transcendence is marked by a different kind of power. Not the power of the sword, which brings death, but the power of the cross, which embodies life that stands unconquered by death.

This symbol invites us to journey deeper into this divine life—both to learn it and to live it fully. It’s a call to explore what it truly means to live under the influence of a power that renews and restores, offering us a glimpse of the eternal in the midst of the temporal.

One response to “Jesus as Lord of the Zodiac”

  1. Ian O'Neill Avatar

    It this fresco intrigues you, and if you haven’t read it yet, you might be interested in reading “Cosmos and Psyche” by Richard Tarnas. It’s very thought provoking, and I am saying that while in no way being associated with the author or the publisher. I just liked the book. One reviewer, Louise Danielle Palmer wrote; “(Tarnas) ushers us across a deep divide between two worldviews – the ancient and the modern, the spiritual and the scientific – and into an entirely new cosmology.” It’s a long read but a good one about the significance of astrology. Very profound.

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