horary astrology

American  

noun

1. a method through which the answer to a question is sought by casting and interpreting a horoscope for the precise moment one learns of an event, problem, career opportunity, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of horary astrology

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The only thing they can do is check with one of the branches, what they call Horary Astrology, and make a horoscope of the day we landed.

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The art of casting nativities requires many years of study; but horary astrology 'may be well understood,' says Lilly, 'in less than a quarter of a year.'

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There is one feature of horary astrology which is probably almost as ancient as any portion of the science, yet which remains even to the present day, and will probably remain for many years to come.

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Horary astrology relates to particular questions, and is a comparatively easy branch of the science.

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Astrology was divided into three distinct branches—the doctrine of nativities, horary astrology, and state astrology.

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