genethlialogy

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[juh-neth-lee-ol-uh-jee, -al-] / dʒəˌnɛθ liˈɒl ə dʒi, -ˈæl- /

noun

Astrology.

the science of calculating positions of the heavenly bodies on nativities.

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Origin of genethlialogy

1650–60; < Greek genethliālogía casting of destinies, equivalent to genethliā- (combining form of genéthlē birth) + -logia -logy

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Chaldee astrology, was not, however, limited to genethlialogy.

From The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. by George Rawlinson

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