astrology

[ uh-strol-uh-jee ]

/ əˈstrɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.

Obsolete. the science of astronomy.

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Origin of astrology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM astrology

as·trol·o·ger, as·trol·o·gist, nounas·tro·log·i·cal

[a-struh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæ strəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, as·tro·log·ic, as·trol·o·gous

[uh-strol-uh-guhs], /əˈstrɒl ə gəs/, adjectiveas·tro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use astrology in a sentence

Nevertheless, he is pretty famous, supposedly having authored thousands of books, focusing on alchemy but also exploring astronomy and astrology, medicine, cosmology and a lot of other fields of early medieval science.
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Wellness offerings such as tarot reading, astrology reading, and wellness coaching may take place virtually on-site, or outdoors with social distancing and masks.
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“The last thing we need is another layer,” says astrologer Miller.
Astrologers Predict Holiday Hell|Gina Piccalo|November 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We had the better team and anyhow our astrologer had picked the day.
Obama's Awkward Indonesia Trip|Sahil Mahtani, Kenneth Weisbrode|November 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST

This was the point of compass revealed by the astrologer as most favourable to the young candidate for manly honours.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
Michael Nostrodamus died; an able French physician and celebrated astrologer.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
We also see whence Chaucer derived his epithet of the cock—'common astrologer'—in Troilus, iii.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
The page, the people, the pilgrim, and the astrologer again sing in a sort of operatic ensemble their various emotions.
Frdric Mistral|Charles Alfred Downer
Had an astrologer who foretells the future come forth to read the story differently, Cattledon would have turned a deaf ear.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for astrology

astrology

/ (əˈstrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities

the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy

Derived forms of astrology

astrologer or astrologist, nounastrological (ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveastrologically, adverb

Word Origin for astrology

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

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Cultural definitions for astrology

astrology

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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