tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949953051173416434.post6870468045526923960..comments2024-02-12T12:24:25.566-05:00Comments on Astro Torah: Night LightShtiklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498936768989355610noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949953051173416434.post-19409342709539738082011-02-26T23:27:17.969-05:002011-02-26T23:27:17.969-05:00I would just like to point out that predicting the...I would just like to point out that predicting the future via astrology is a biblical prohibition. Based on the Ramban's view it would not matter whether the prediction was specific or general in nature. (See Kisvei HaRamban vol. 1 and Beis Yosef Y.D. 179) This opinion is the one taken in normative halacha. (See Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 179) While there are certain instances when utilizing astrology is permissible, that is not the case when it comes to prediction. There were Rishonim who believed astrological prediction to be permissible, such as the Ibn Ezra and Rabbeinu Avraham ibn Chiya, nevertheless this opinion is not taken by the classic Poskim. For more information I would recommend reading Rabbeinu Bachye's commentary on Devarim chapter 18. Additionally, the nature of this blog does not discuss such matters. Thank you.Ari S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15688549063544341675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949953051173416434.post-41504618826993367212011-02-26T15:53:19.505-05:002011-02-26T15:53:19.505-05:00prediction means specific things . R ganot in his ...prediction means specific things . R ganot in his luach with many hascamot bring un-specifig items...i spoke to r yy fisher about these things...Yosh miernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949953051173416434.post-71731662771005089052011-02-25T15:40:39.035-05:002011-02-25T15:40:39.035-05:00Ari,
I appreciate your bringing the Shulchan on t...Ari,<br /><br />I appreciate your bringing the Shulchan on this point (sorry Yosh), "predicting" the future seems to be a growth industry lately. <br /><br />Separately, kol hakavod re your book!<br /><br />Shabbat shalom, <br /><br />AkivaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949953051173416434.post-88371757862657477622011-02-24T20:56:37.922-05:002011-02-24T20:56:37.922-05:00the ganot calender brings when there is an ecipse ...the ganot calender brings when there is an ecipse on rosh hodesh shvat leaders will fall ,as we see,,,Yosh miernoreply@blogger.com