Mazal, Fate, and Free Will: The Torah Perspective on Kosher Astrology with Yitzchok Pinkesz

Is astrology real according to Judaism? Do zodiac signs affect your life? And if mazal (astrological influence) exists, where does free will fit in?In this episode, Yitzchok Pinkesz, author of Kosher Astrology, explains the Torah perspective on astrology, mazal, and destiny. We discuss what Jewish sources say about the zodiac, whether astrology is permitted or forbidden, and how astrology interacts with emunah (faith) and bechirah chofshit (free will).Topics include:Judaism and astrology — is it kosher?What mazal really means in Torah sourcesAre Jews bound by the stars?The difference between fate and free will in Jewish thoughtHalacha and astrology — what’s allowed and what’s notHow to understand zodiac signs from a Torah lensA deep conversation at the intersection of Torah, Jewish philosophy, and astrology.Yitzchok A. Pinkesz is a Jewish, Torah-observant astrologer who has been practicing astrology in accordance with the Torah for over 15 years. Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide To Celestial Wisdom is available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/195237085X/ Kosher Astrology website:https://kosherastro.com Follow Yitzchok A. Pinkesz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kosherastro/ Subscribe to the KosherAstro YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@KosherAstroSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Youtube and tiktok for more.https://linktr.ee/asoulgrowsinisraelpodcast