Is Astrology Kosher? The Truth About Stars, Destiny, and Free Will in Judaism

In this fascinating and eye-opening episode, Julia welcomes Yitzhak Pinkesz, Author of Kosher Astrology, for an conversation that tackles one of the most controversial topics in the modern Orthodox world: astrology. With manifestation, moon signs, and zodiac talk dominating social media, many people are left wondering: Is this even allowed? Is it Kabbalah? Is it avodah zarah? And if we're supposed to be wholehearted with Hashem, where does astrology fit into a Torah-true life? Yitzhak, who literally wrote the 500-page book on kosher astrology, breaks down the difference between forbidden astral magic and worship versus the permissible, deeply Jewish practice of understanding celestial wisdom. He explains how astrology has always been woven into Jewish tradition, from the Talmud to the machzor, from Mazal Tov to the twelve tribes, and why the real question isn't whether astrology exists but how we use it.