astrology

American  

[uh-strol-uh-jee] / əˈstrɒl ə dʒi /

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.

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astrology British  

/ 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

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astrology Cultural  

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).)

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Other Word Forms

• astrologer noun
• astrologic adjective
• astrological adjective
• astrologically adverb
• astrologist noun
• astrologous adjective

Etymology

Origin of astrology

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

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Example Sentences

“It makes you believe in astrology or something,” Hawke says, speaking over Zoom from New York City.

From Los Angeles Times

When the external ladder feels shaky, many turn inward or sideways, experimenting with astrology, breathwork, or incense-lit rituals that blur the line between spirituality and self-care.

From Barron's

"The idea that you can be good at reading people is absolute nonsense, and it's just like astrology or anything else," he said before heading into the castle.

From BBC

In 2008, he co-authored a paper that challenged astrology using a statistical method.

From BBC

Chelsea, ever the astrology girly, foreshadowed her doom, noting that bad things happen in threes after she evaded death twice — the jewelry store robbery and the venomous snake bite.

From Los Angeles Times

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