synastry

[ si-nas-tree, sin-uh-stree ]

noun

, Astrology.

1. the comparison of two or more natal charts in order to analyze or forecast the interaction of the individuals involved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of synastry¹

1650–60; < Late Latin synastria favorable conjunction of the stars < Late Greek, equivalent to Greek syn- syn- + ástr ( on ) star + -ía -y ³

Example Sentences

In terms of complexity, synastry — the examination of the interplay between planets in two different charts — falls somewhere between an advanced placement calculus class and the moon landing.

From New York Times

Synastry analysis includes the composite chart, which takes two charts and smashes them together to create one shared chart that contains within it as many details about a relationship as there are grains of sand on earth.

From New York Times

Synastry, si-nas′tri, n. coincidence as regards stellar influences.

From Project Gutenberg

Time — :22.30 :46.21 :58.77 Winner — Ch filly 2008, by Nacheezmo — Lady Ledoux by Synastry Owner — William J. Craig.

From Seattle Times

“The Mancy of Sound,” Mr. Coleman’s sharp new album with Five Elements, was released in late July; “Synastry,” a chamberlike duo outing by Ms. Shyu and the bassist Mark Dresser, is due out next week; and Mr. Sorey will make his label debut as a bandleader in September, with “Oblique 1,” a state-of-the-art quintet album.

From New York Times