Russell used Astrology and Spiritualism

Astrology & Spiritualism

Russell was not only into Egyptology, but also referred to Astrology for confirmation of his predictions.

"The above thoughts came to us as we recently read the predictions of some noted astrologers, whose information we credit to the spirit demons and not to ability to read destiny in the stars. One of these in particular closely touches dates and incidents on the line of our Scriptural expectations as follows:--
ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTIONS OF OUR TIME
"In a dozen publications of this present springtime over all Europe astrologers agree that an extraordinary period is approaching. In the first place Saturn enters the sign of the Fishes in April, 1905, to remain there during 1906 and 1907. He will come out only in July, 1908. And these conjunctions, most rare in astrology, promise to be particularly hard on France."" Zion's Watch Tower 1905 Oct 1 p.293
The constellations of the Zodiac were regarded in 1914 as of Divine origin, with each of the 12 Zodiacal signs having corresponding statements in the Bible.

"AN ASTROLOGER'S OUTLOOK
We seriously question all the claims of astrology; yet the following - from whatever source the suggestions come, even though of the adversary himself - seem remarkably true to our expectations based upon the Word of the Lord. For this reason alone we present them here, as follows: -

Saturn is the representative of the great motive power that has dominated the mind of man up to the present time....

Jupiter, representing law, religion and morality, has been perforce subservient to Saturn's greater and more potent force. When Uranus and Jupiter meet in the humane sign of Aquarius in 1914, the long-promised era will have made a fair start in the work of setting man free to work out his own salvation, and will insure the ultimate realization of dreams and ideals of all. ...

In 1903 Jupiter will be in the Sign of Pisces-sign of the feet, or understanding, and the synthesis of the new religion is Love." Zion's Watch Tower 1903 May 1 p.131
Uranus and Jupiter meet in the humane sign of Aquarius every 80 or so years, and this occurrence is held as a powerful sign by Astrologers. The start of World War One in 1914 has been stated by Astrologers to be proof that extraordinary events do occur with the meeting of Uranus and Jupiter in Aquarius.