Does astrology mean worshipping the planets?
Studying planetary symbolism is not the same as treating planets as gods.
Dear Reader,
Does reading a horoscope mean worshipping the planets?
No. Reading a birth chart or horoscope does not require a person to worship the Sun, Moon, or planets.
If you've heard planets spoken of as gods, or seen rituals connected with astrology, I can understand the question. In my approach, reading a chart means considering the planets' positions and what they might tell us about a period. It doesn't involve praying to them.
A map is not a deity
When an astrologer looks at Saturn, they may interpret themes such as limits, responsibility, or time. That does not require the belief that the physical planet Saturn is a god controlling a person's life.
In my own approach, planets are part of an interpretive map. I imagine them as lenses within a wider field of energies. This is a personal spiritual model and an analogy, not an established physical mechanism. The planets themselves are not objects of my worship.
Astrology is not a replacement for faith
You may still want to consider whether astrology fits your own faith. That's a separate question, and a horoscope website can't answer it on behalf of your tradition. I can explain what I believe and how I use astrology. You can decide whether you're comfortable with that approach.
Keep your moral responsibility
No planet can be used to excuse harmful behaviour. “Mars made me angry” does not remove responsibility for what someone chose to do. “Mercury was retrograde” does not make dishonesty acceptable.
If a reading suggests patience, you can use it as a reminder to listen before answering. You don't have to worship a planet to find that useful. And if you've hurt someone, the next step is still yours: acknowledge it and try to put it right.