horoscopy

[haw-ros-kuh-pee, hoh-]

noun

1. Archaic.,  the casting or taking of horoscopes.

horoscopy

/ hɒˈrɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. the casting and interpretation of horoscopes

Other Word Forms

• horoscoper noun
• horoscopist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horoscopy¹

First recorded in 1645–55; horoscope + -y ³

Example Sentences

And, accordingly, the vast and complicated learning of omens, augury, horoscopy and prophetic dreams, relies upon this maxim; for whatever the origin of such superstitions, a single coincidence in their favour triumphantly confirms them.

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It is the very error of the position of our lodging; its horoscopy was ill calculated, being just situate in a medium—a plaguy suburban mid-space—fitted to catch idlers from town or country.

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