astrology
n.
prediction of the future according to the state of the stars
Astrology
Astrology (from
Greek: αστήρ, αστρός (astér, astrós), "star", and λόγος, λόγου (lógos, lógou), "word" or "speech" lit. to talk about the stars) is a group of
systems,
traditions, and
beliefs in which knowledge of the relative positions of
celestial bodies and related details is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting, and organizing information about personality, human affairs, and other terrestrial matters. A practitioner of astrology is called an
astrologer, or, less often, an astrologist. Numerous traditions and applications employing astrological concepts have arisen since its earliest recorded beginnings in the
2nd millennium BCE. It has played a role in the shaping of culture, early astronomy, and other disciplines throughout history.
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astrology
Noun
1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
(synonym) star divination
(hypernym) pseudoscience
(hyponym) horoscopy
(class) zodiac
Astrology
(n.)
In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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astrology (star-gazing)
Alleged means of obtaining information that can provide "individualized insights" regarding emotional, professional, and health matters. Its postulate is that stars and planets influence humans and earthly occurrences by their aspects and relative positions. (See "astrologic medicine.")