satellitium

/ -ˈlɪʃɪəm; ˌsætəˈlɪtɪəm /

noun

1. astrology a group of three or more planets lying in one sign of the zodiac

Word History and Origins

Origin of satellitium¹

C17: from Latin, literally: bodyguard, retinue, from satelles an attendant. See satellite

Example Sentences

In classical Latin satellitium means an escort or guard.

From Literature

Many planets in flexed signs and a satellitium in the nadir or lower angle of the horoscope is a certain indication of extreme nervous sensibility and predisposition to telaesthenic impressions, though this observation does not cover all the instances before me.

From Project Gutenberg