"You will soon receive good news at your workplace." This and many other "predictions" fill the zodiac sections of our newspapers. People read their horoscopes hoping that perhaps some good news will fill their astrological sign. Many have even based their daily decisions on their horoscope.
The Magi in this passage did indeed study the stars, and perhaps even worshiped them. However, the star that appeared over Bethlehem didn't lead them to some empty promise of future prosperity. This star led them to the King of kings, whom they rightly worshiped.
