BIBLICAL ASTROLOGY
Aries
Sign of
Aries
Leader
of the Church
Leader
of Israel
Other Leaders
of the Flock
Rams
Used in Levitical Offerings
Sun in Aries
Star Gospel
Nearby Constellations
Application
Sign of Aries
Aries, the Ram, symbolizes the leader of the flock, namely
the Lord Jesus Christ at the Second Advent. The Lord Jesus Christ
is the leader of the flocks of Israel and the Church (Jn 10:16; Eph 2:14-16;
Matt 16:18). He will lead Israel in the Millennium.
Aries is symbolized by Issachar, the donkey, who leads
the other pack animals in a deployment.
Leader
of the Church
The Lord Jesus Christ is the leader of the flock of the Church
(1 Pet 2:25).
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He will lead the armies of the Church and Angels at the Second
Advent (Matt. 16:27; 26:64; (Mark 8:38; 13:26; Luke 21:27); 2 Thess 1:7;
Rev. 1:7; 19:11, 14, 20-21).
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As the Chief Shepherd, He will return for the Church
at the Rapture (1 Cor 15:23; 1 Thess 4:16; 2 Thess 2:1; 1 Pet 5:4).
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He will judge and reward believers at the Review Tribunal
of Christ during the Tribulation (Rom 2:16; 14:10-12; 2 Cor 5:10).
Leader
of Israel
The Lord Jesus Christ is the leader of the flock of Israel
(Psa 23:1).
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He is the Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Israel
(Josh 5:14; 1 Sa 4:4).
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He is the Shepherd of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gen
48:15).
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He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the
sheep (Psa 22:1-24; Ezek 34:11–16; Jn 10:11-15; 1 Pet 3:18) and regathers
them (Jer 31:10).
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He will deliver Israel (as their Commander-in-Chief)
at the Second Advent (Isa 2:12; Zech 12:8; 14:3).
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He will separate the sheep from the goats (Matt 25:32)
and judge believers at the Second Advent (Matt 16:27).
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As the Great Shepherd (Heb 13:20), He will rule His
flock during the Millennium from the Throne of David (Psa 22:25-31; Is
40:10-11; 55:3; Jer 32:40; Ezek 34:22-23; 37:26; Mic 5:2, 4; Matt 2:6;
Rev 7:17).
Other Leaders of the
Flock
Other leaders of the flock symbolized by the ram include:
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Prophets (Jer 17:16)
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Kings (2 Sa 5:2; Jer 51:40 (of Babylon))
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Pastors (Jn 21:16; Acts 20:28; 1 Pet 5:2-3).
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Jewish leaders at Second Advent (Ezek. 34:17)
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Media Persian Empires (Dan. 8:3-7, 20)
Rams Used in
Levitical Offerings
Rams were used as Levitical offerings:
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Ordination of Aaron and the Levitical Priests (Ex 29)
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Animal sacrifice (Gen. 15:9; Lev 5:14-19; 6:1-7):
Offered for sins against things holy (Lev 5:14-19, 6:1-7); Burnt offering
(Lev. 9:2); Peace offering (Lev. 9:4).
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Rams skins dyed red, tanned, were used for the roof
of the Tabernacle (Ex 36:19).
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Rams of Nebaioth (kingdom of nomads descended from
Ishmael (Gentiles)) will be used in the ceremonial worship of Israel in
the Millennium (Isa 60:7).
Sun in Aries
The Sun in Aries symbolizes the husband or leader's glory,
the face of Christ (Rev 1:16), or the face of Moses (Ex 34:35).
Star Gospel
Nearby Constellations
Constellations around Aries contribute to a fuller meaning
in the Star Gospel.1 The nearby constellations include:
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Cassiopeia - Bride Enthroned - The Church as the Bride
of Christ (Rev. 19:7-8; Jn 3:29, Eph 5:23); the New Covenant to Israel
Millennial Church Universal (Psa 45:9-17; Isa 61:10-11; 62:3-5).
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Cetus - Sea Monster - Sea (world) dragon (Satan) bound
(Isa. 27:1; Rev. 19:20-21, 20:2); from L. cetus, from Gk. ketos,
"a whale."
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Perseus - Armed Man - Conqueror, sword in hand, with
the head of the sea monster (Satan) (Psa 74:13; Dan. 7:11; Rev. 19:15-16,
20-21, 20:10); Perseus (Lat.), from Gk Persis (Rom 16:12),
Gk, Persiv" (persis) = Persian; a sacking,
sack; from Heb. Jr#P#,
(peretz) = breach; from v. Jr^P*,
(paratz) = break through (Mic 2:13, Breaker)
Ruling planet - Morning Star (2 Pet 1:19; Rev 2:28; 22:16).
Satan falsely claims to be the Morning Star (Isa 14:12).
Application
Aries can symbolize leaders in general. It can symbolize
an entrepreneur or chief executive. It can symbolize authority relationships,
including policy and loyalty. And it can symbolize an author, sponsor,
or originator.
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References
1. "The
Star Gospel," Larry Wood, January 16, 2008.
Released February 10, 2010 - Revised Sept. 30, 2011
Author: Larry Wood