Currently, various forms of medallions depicting zodiac signs are widely used. Some people use them as jewelry, others give such objects special mystical meaning. The Orthodox Church has its own point of view on such objects of worship.
For an Orthodox Christian who professes faith in Christ, wearing a crucifix on his chest is imperative. This is due to the recognition by the believer of the fact that the cross of the Lord is not understood as an instrument of execution of God, but is an altar on which the Son of God suffered suffering and death to save mankind.
Sometimes people are interested in: is it possible to wear medallions with zodiac signs together with a pectoral cross. The Orthodox Church, which has a negative attitude to astrology, gives a clear answer - it is not appropriate for a Christian to use such pagan objects, even as decorations.
Such medallions depict the symbols of the zodiac constellations, for example, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn and others. According to astrology, the fate of a person and even his character depends on what kind of zodiac constellation a person was born. Particular attention is paid to the location of the planets in the zodiac constellations during human birth. Astrologers believe that celestial bodies (planets, as well as, for example, asteroids) have their influence on the corresponding sign. The location of the stars on the heavenly map determines the fate of man. This position has nothing to do with the teaching of Christianity, according to which everyone has freedom of choice and it is precisely thanks to this freedom that certain circumstances of life are possible.
An Orthodox person should be aware that medallions with zodiac signs are the property of paganism and ancient occult practice. The gospel clearly speaks of the impossibility of connecting light with darkness. The believing Christian, who is unacceptable to astrology and the position of the fatal predestination of his fate, should with special understanding relate to such objects.
A Christian can wear medallions along with a pectoral cross. Currently, there are many products with images of the icons of the Mother of God or saints. Therefore, if a person has an urgent need to wear a medallion, then he may well choose a product of the Orthodox type, which, among other things, can be consecrated by a clergyman of the Orthodox Church.
