THE SCROLL OF
HEAVEN
(The original
signification of the constellations
according to
ancient Semitic star names.)
Act 1: Yeshúas
first coming
I. The constellation
of the Virgin (Virgo) with its bright blue star Spica reveals Yeshúa as the Seed
of the Woman, born by a pure virgin. „Behold, the virgin shall conceive and
shall bring forth a Son, and she shall call His name Immanuel ‚God with us‘“ (Is.
The constellation Coma Berenices,
"the hair," expresses in one word the secret of the overcoming life
of Yeshúa, how He lived so holy, without any sin. (Cf. the secret of Samson's
strength, Judges 16:17, 19; Num. 6:5, 7; Song of Songs 7:5, 5:11; I. Cor. 11:1‑16;
John 5:19; 8:29.)
The lowly
constellation of Centaurus shows us Yeshúa, the King of the Jews, humbly riding
on an ass. Palm branches are spread around Him. Centaurus means "pierced," because He was pierced on the
Cross. (Zech. 9:9; John
The constellation Boötes
"He who Comes," high up on heaven, shows us our glorious Messiah,
whom we despised. He is the Lord and Keeper of the Heavens, to whom all power
in heaven and on earth has been given. He will come again in glory and majesty,
clothed with a garment dipped in Blood: every eye shall see Him! (Matth. 28:18;
Eph. 1:20‑22; Rev. 1:7;
II. The Scales (Libra) reveal the secret
of redemption. He who was sold by us men for thirty silver pieces — the lowest
sum of money which had to be paid to compensate for a slave gored to death (Exod.
The beautiful Southern Cross (Crux), deepest down and at the darkest point of heaven
("the Coalsack"), reveals
Yeshúa, our Messiah, in His deepest humiliation on the Cross. There the curse
for our sins was laid upon Him. The five bright stars of this Cross point to
His five great wounds.
The constellation Lupus
originally illustrated the Lamb of God which was slaughtered for us. The
Egyptians described it as a little child with its finger on its mouth: „He
opened not His mouth“ (Is. 53:7; Matth. 26:59‑27:54).
The Northern Crown (Corona Borealis),
high above our heads, shows us the unfading wreath of victory and glory, which
God has promised the faithful bearers of the cross. Its Arabian name al‑fakka "the
redemption" and its eight bright stars describe the glorious fruit of the
Blood of His Cross. (Matth. 27:28‑30; James
III. The Scorpion (Scorpius) strikes with its poisonous sting towards the heel of
the mighty Serpent-Holder (Ophiuchus),
but he crushes its head under his left foot. Thus Yeshúa has overcome the
ancient serpent, Satan, and crushed its head, when He died on the Cross,
crying: "It is finished!" (Gen. 3:15; John 19:30;
The coiled Serpent (Serpens), seeking to
snatch away the wreath of victory (Corona Borealis), is seized and cast down by
the strong Serpent-Holder (Ophiuchus), our Hero on
The constellation Hercules,
high up in mid sky, was originally called "the Kneeling One" and describes Yeshúa wrestling on His knees
in agony in
IV. The Archer (Sagittarius) reveals
Messiah riding in glorious triumph on His white horse. The arrow on His bow is
aiming directly towards the heart of the Scorpion. The arrow‑head is the
centre of the Milky Way and of the Gospel. (Ps. 45:3‑5; Rev. 6:2;
The Harp (Lyra), high up on heaven,
illustrates the hymn of victory of our great Redeemer. When we praise our Lord
Yeshúa for His victory on the Cross, Satan is crushed under our feet. (Rev. 5:8‑14;
14:2‑3; Eph. 5:18‑21; Mark 14:26; Ps. 118:15; 149:5‑9; 8:2.)
The golden censer Ara,
deep down in the South and hardly to be seen, testifies about the hidden, exeedingly
glorious priestly ministry of offering incense to God. When we intercede before
God for our brethren with thanks, God gives them joyful victory. He gladly
blesses everyone whom we bring to His mercy seat. (Rev. 8:1‑5; Esther
5:6; 7:2‑6; Hebr. 4:14‑16; 6‑10; 10:19‑22; 9:4;
The great Dragon (Draco) is writhing in and
out among a third part of the highest stars of heaven. Formerly it occupied the
North Pole, having the earth under its dominion. But it has been cast down and
trodden under foot by Yeshúa, our Messiah, who is now the anointed Head of the
universe and the Pole Star. Praise be to our mighty Redeemer! (Rev. 12:3‑11;
Is. 27:1; Luke 4:5‑8; 10:18‑20; John
Act 2: From
the resurrection of Yeshúa Messiah to the rapture
V. Look how the Goat (Capricornus) bows its
head, as unto death. It describes Yeshúa as our goat of atonement, which was
sacrificed for us, by whose Blood we are bought back to God. Here the sun stood
at the darkest time of the year. "Him who knew no sin, God has made sin
for us, that we may become the righteousness of God in Him." But look at
the Goat's tail: it has a fish tail, like a fish, full of life, jumping in the
water. It shows us the happy end of His sacrificial death: Messiah is risen, and we in Him. (II. Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13‑14;
Ps. 22; Lev. 16:5‑22; II. Cor. 5:14‑17;
The lofty Eagle (
The happy Dolphin (Delphinus) jumping out of the water again illustrates the risen
body of Messiah, full of His life and resurrection power. (Eph. 1:19‑23;
2:4‑8;
VI. The glorious Water-Pourer (Aquarius) pours the Water
of Life out of his jug. His left hand is lifted up blessing you. He describes
our risen Savior, exalted at the right hand of His Father, pouring out His Holy
Spirit upon us. (John 7:38‑39; Is. 55:1; John
The Water of Life
flowing from his jug becomes a great stream, in which you see a large Fish (Piscis Austrinus/Australis) swimming upstream
towards the Water-Pourer with wide opened mouth as if swallowing up the whole
spring. This again describes our risen Messiah as the Spring of the Water of
Life and His assembly rejoicing in His fullness. (Acts 2:1‑4, 16‑18,
38‑39; Joel
Above that you see
Messiah's horse of triumph, Pegasus. Wherever its hoofs touch
the ground, water springs forth from the dry ground and a rain of blessing is
poured out. On its fair back you shall take your seat with your Messiah and fly
up to heaven. (Rev. 19:11, 14; 6:2; Zech; 10:3; Micah 5:6; II. Cor. 2:14; II.
Kings 2:11; Song of Songs 6:11‑13; Joshua
Up there you also see
the peaceful Swan (Cygnus),
the queen of the waters, full of grace. Its brightest stars form a great flying
cross. Thus is the chaste bride of Messiah; she is crucified with Messiah, and
flies up to heaven by the power of His resurrection. The bright star in its
beak Albireo, "the
overcomer," tells us that "in their mouths no lie is found; for they
are blameless." (
VII. The two Fishes (Pisces) illustrate the
assembly of God in
The northern fish,
jumping up out of the water, is identical with the beautiful princess Andromeda,
who is chained to the rock, a sure prey for the terrifying Sea Monster Cetus.1
Suddenly the hero Perseus (= Perez)2 comes from his victory over
Satan. In his left hand you see his flashing sword, and in his right he holds
the cut off head of Satan. Seeing the poor Andromeda in her travail, he quickly
delivers her from her chains — and
immediately they are bound with the new chain of love. Having obtained her as
his bride,3 he sets her on his horse and rides with her to heaven.4
(1 Is. 52:2‑3; Lam. 2:15‑16; 3:46‑50. 2
Micah 2:13; Gen. 38:29. 3 Zech. 14:1‑9; Luke 8:2; 7:37‑50;
Col. 1:13; I. Peter 1:18‑19; Eph. 2:1‑7. 4
VIII. The chief
constellation of all is the Lamb that
was slain (Aries).1 When Yeshúa died on the Cross, the sun was
standing in the horns of the Lamb. The Lamb that was pierced now pierces every
heart with His love.2 Every eye shall see Him, even those who
pierced Him.3 Over its head you see the radiant holy Triangle (Triangulum).4 (1 Rev. 5:6‑. 2 Luke
2:35; Acts 2:36‑37; 7:52‑60; 9:1‑5. 3 Zech. 12:10;
Rev. 1:7; 4 Luke 3:21‑22.)
Under the Lamb you see
the greedy Sea Monster Cetus
with its divided tail and snorting nostrils. But its jaw is pierced, and a band
of stars leads from its wound to the forefeet of the Lamb. Messiah has
everything in His hand. (Job 40:20‑41:25; Is. 51:9; Rev. 13:1.)
On the throne of
heaven you see Cepheus, the Right Hand of Yahweh.1 He is the Chief
Cornerstone and the Top Stone of the temple of God.2 He is reigning
as the Prince of Peace,3 and is called "the Flaming One,"
because His eyes are as flames of fire.4 He holds the scepter in his
left hand, and his left foot rests on the north pole, God has put all things
under His feet.5 (1 Is. 53:1; 51:9; Ps. 118:16, 22‑23.
2 Is. 28:16; 8:14; Zech. 4:7. 3 Zech. 6:12‑13. 4
Rev. 1:13‑18; Dan. 10:5‑6. 5 Ps. 110; Eph. 1:20‑23.)
On His left hand1
His beautiful queen Cassiopeia is sitting on her throne.2 With the
branch of victory in her left hand she touches her long hair; for she is
submissive to her King in all things.3 Her left hand orders her
garment (for she is fully clothed in Messiah, her righteousness.)4
She is called "the hand tinged (with henna)," for she has Blood on
her hand and ministers with the Blood of sprinkling.5 Like queen
Esther she intercedes before her glorious King for her beloved brethren, giving
her life for them. And her prayer is heard, and Israel is saved by Immanuel's
Blood.6 (1 A riddle! 2 Eph. 2:6; Rev. 3:21;
Ps. 45:8‑9. 3 I. Cor. 2:3‑15; I. Peter 3:1‑6; Song
of Songs 7:5. 4 Rev. 19:6‑9. 5 Lev. 8:23‑24;
I. Peter 2:9, 5; 1:2; Hebr. 12:24. 6 Esther 4:16‑5:3; 7:2‑10;
I. John 3:16.)
Act 3: Messiah
comes in glory
IX. The fierce wild Bull1 (Taurus) with its red eye
charges forward with lowered head and long piercing horns. "The Lord at
Thy right hand will smite through kings in the day of His anger" (Psalm
110:5‑6).2 On the strong shoulders of the wild Bull the lovely
asterism of the Seven Stars,3
the Pleiades,
are riding. They are the gracious bride of Yeshúa, whom the King takes to
Himself before His fierce judgment.4 She has nothing to fear,5
for she is the joy of His heart. "Can you bind the pleasant bands of the
Pleiades?"6 They are united in His love; nothing can separate
them from Him, nor from one another. Wherever they appear, they bring abundance
of His blessings. (1 Num. 23:22; 24:8; Job 39:9‑11. 2
Rev. 19:11‑16; Jude 14‑15; II. Thess. 1:7‑10; Hab. 3. 3
Rev. 1:20; 14:1‑5. 4
The luminous Orion,
the mighty hero, describes Messiah as the Light of the World.1 His
glorious girdle of righteousness no one can loosen.2 There his sharp
two‑edged sword, the Word of God, is attached.3 He was stung
by the scorpion in his heel and died; but he is risen and the victor over all
and "the faithful shepherd of heaven."4 From his face the
blessing of God shines upon you.5 (1 John
At the feet of the
glorious Orion a Stream of fire (Eridanus) issues, exactly as Daniel
(7:9‑10) saw. For "this is the judgment, that light is come into the
world."1 Like the Hare
(Lepus)
all the proud and all that work wickedness will flee calling to the mountains
and the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on
the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!"2 (1 John
X. The Twins (Gemini) Pollux and
Castor, who are embracing one another, describe the happy fellowship of love
between Yeshúa and His brethren in the Messianic kingdom of peace, and already
now. Together they bless all creatures and do valiant exploits saving and
helping people in distress; nothing is impossible to them. Together they are
"the Arm of Yahweh." The ancient Egyptians described them as a
bridegroom with his bride. (Pollux comes from the Greek Polydeúkês "very
sweet." Judg. 14:14, 18; Song of Songs 1:2;
The Goat-herder Auriga
with his beloved goat Capella and her
sweet little kids in his arm is sitting at a tent of Kedar. They illustrate
again the loving fellowship between Yeshúa, the Savior of sinners, and His
beloved disciples, bearers of the cross. The sharp horn of the wild Bull has
pierced the Goat-herder's foot. Thus the righteous wrath of God hit His beloved
Son in our stead. (Is. 40:11; John 10:11, 27‑30; Song of Songs 1:5‑6,
8; 2:6‑7; 7:11‑13; Exod. 26:7; Gal.
Sirius (a Canis Maioris), the brightest of all fixed stars, describes
Messiah as the Telos of God
(completion, fulfilment; goal),1 which is "to know Him."2
He is "the lord and supervisor of all the stars," as well as the
Prince of the kings of the earth,3 whose throne of glory is in
Procyon, "the despised one," (α Canis Minoris) shows us who this King of
Glory is. He is "He whom man despises, He whom the nation abhors. As many
were astonished at You — His visage was so marred, and His form more than the
children of men — so shall He astonish many nations; kings shall shut their mouths
at Him." For He is the Arm of Yahweh, the doer of all His good pleasure,
whom we have executed among criminals in the most bestial way. (Is. 52:13‑53:12;
49:7;
XI. The constellation Cancer
originally illustrated the Father's house, the city of
Ursa Minor was originally called "the smaller fold"1
and describes the happy overcomers, the kingly priesthood, in God's Holy of
Holies. Their leader is the Pole Star, whose Arabic name al‑gudayy, "the little he‑goat,"2
reveals Yeshúa as our sin‑offering, who has brought us to God by His
atoning Blood and has cast down the dragon. (1 Luke 12:32;
Ursa Major is "the greater fold/pasture," where the
redeemed leap like fatted calves and youngs of the gazelles to the Water of
Life. Also they are the happy sons of eternal Life, the joy of their Father in
heaven. (Rev. 7:9‑17; Mal. 4:2; Hebr.
The swift ship of the
heroes Argo Navis (= Carina + Puppis + Vela + Pyxis), with its bright
and wonderful
XII. The bright stars
of the Lion (Leo) with its luminous
kingstar Regulus between its forefeet
reveals Messiah as the Lion of Judah who has overcome by His Blood. "
Under the feet of the
Lion you now see the long fleeing Water-Serpent
Hydra
writhing in the burning Gehenna.1 Upon it the Mixing Bowl (Crater) is standing full of the wine
of the fury of God, which all shall drink who do homage to the beast (= the
antichrist) and its image and receive a mark upon their foreheads or upon their
hands.2 Like the Raven (Corvus),
which is picking the flesh of the serpent, the birds of prey will devour the
flesh of the enemies of Israel on the mountains of Israel.3 (1
Is. 27:1; Rev. 20:1‑3, 7‑15; 21:8; Matth. 25:41‑46. 2
Rev. 14:9‑12. 3 Rev. 19:17‑21; Matth. 24:28; Ezekiel
39:17‑20.)
This is only a brief summary of my book Messiah in the Constellations in which Semitic star names from times long
before Yeshúa Messiah was born in Bethlehem have been carefully translated and
explained in the light of the Holy Scriptures. These ancient names testify
about the glorious triumph of our Messiah, which God's finger has illustrated
so brillantly on the vault of heaven. They reflect the hope which God-fearing
saints have had in the Messiah from the time of Adam until Yeshúa Messiah came
and crushed the head of the serpent and set us free. Glory be to our wonderful Redeemer!
Now here is a
riddle for you: Can you explain, why the queen is sitting at the left
hand of the majesty, and he holds the scepter in his left hand? Why is the
Virgin holding the precious ear of promise in her left hand? And why do the
heroes hold the sword in their left hand? Why is the Scorpion’s head crushed
under the left foot of the Serpent-Holder, and the head of the Dragon under the
left foot of the Kneeling One? He who pours out the Water of Life is lifting
his left hand to bless you.
.doG fo yrolg eurt eht fo segami rorrim ylno era snoitalletsnoc
eseht lla esuaceB
He who turns to the stars in worship, turns his
back on the Truth, on God Himself.
When Eve, deceived by the crafty
serpent, had eaten of the forbidden fruit and given it to Adam too, in order
that they might become like God, the
happy fellowship with the holy God was broken by one act of rebellion. On that
day God spoke to the serpent: "I will put enmity between you and the
woman, and between your seed and her seed; He
will crush your head, and you will strike His heel" (Gen. 3:15).
This comforting prophecy about the
coming Seed of the Woman, who should
crush the head of the serpent and thus deliver the creation of God from the
bondage of Satan, is the theme of the great divine drama, which is unrolled before
our eyes in the splendid starry sky, more glorious than the flaming Northern
Lights.
Also in Psalm 19:1-6 we read about
God's glorious revelation in the firmament, not only because of the beauty of
the cosmos, but by its SPECIAL MESSAGE. Here the sun is described as "a
bridegroom going forth from his bridal chamber; he rejoices as a hero to run
the race." This is exactly the testimony of the stars; the sun describes the Sun of Righteousness (Mal. 4:2), the Light of the World (John
Everywhere in the world people could
look up toward the nightly sky and see the triumph of the Seed of the Woman over
the Dragon. Over and over again it is painted on the vault of heaven: e.g. the head of the Dragon under the left foot of the Kneeling One — the head of the Scorpion crushed under the left foot of
the Serpent-Holder Ophiuchus — the
Sea‑Monster Cetus muzzled by
the Ram Aries — the Water‑Serpent
Hydra under the paws of the Lion, with the Raven picking its flesh.
How annoying to the ancient serpent is
this revelation from God, that His Anointed One will crush its head. Therefore,
by all means, with all his devilish devices of horoscope and astrology, Satan
has tried to erase or distort the handwriting of God on the expanse of heaven,
and he nearly succeeded. The superstitious priests and star gazers at
But one thing remained: the old star names are still in use even up to
this day. If we translate these precisely, the original drama is displayed
anew, as you see in the book Messiah in
the Constellations.
Today as the bookstores are booming
with astrological literature spreading the superstitions from Babylon, and
people study horoscopes hoping for luck and gain thereby, — although the Bible,
the Word of God, warns us most severely against this deadly sin, — it is so
important to unroll the original scroll of the heavens, which is in perfect
harmony with the written Word of God.
On
whose side do you stand: on God’s side with the Bible in your hand, or on
Satan’s side with horoscope and astrology?