astrology

[ uh-strol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
2. Obsolete. the science of astronomy.

astrology

/ ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; əˈstrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities
2. the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy

astrology

1. A study of the positions and relationships of the sun , moon , stars , and planets in order to judge their influence on human actions. Astrology, unlike astronomy , is not a scientific study and has been much criticized by scientists. ( See zodiac (see also zodiac ).)

Derived Forms

• astrological, adjective
• asˈtrologer, noun
• ˌastroˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• as·trolo·ger as·trolo·gist noun
• as·tro·log·i·cal [a-str, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], astro·logic as·trol·o·gous [uh, -, strol, -, uh, -g, uh, s], adjective
• astro·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astrology¹

1325–75; Middle English < Latin astrologia < Greek. See astro-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of astrology¹

C14: from Old French astrologie, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astrologos (originally: astronomer); see astro- , -logy

Example Sentences

And astrology too, of which he has a more than cursory understanding.

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And yet it’s a mere cosmic coincidence that “The Medieval Science of Astrology” is currently on display at the Getty Center, where he has chosen to meet this Saturday evening.

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He views astrology, in which he’s been interested for decades, as falling somewhere between “a fun game” and “a beautiful roadmap,” a tool in his quest for self-understanding instead of a religious truth.

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The ornate and carefully preserved drawings showcase the mysteries of medieval astrology as it intersected with medicine, divination and daily life in the Middle Ages.

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Commercial success afforded Hardy the opportunity and time to fully explore her creativity; one main avenue was astrology.

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Related Words

• horoscope