synastry

American  

[si-nas-tree, sin-uh-stree] / sɪˈnæs tri, ˈsɪn ə stri /

noun

Astrology.

1. the comparison of two or more natal charts in order to analyze or forecast the interaction of the individuals involved.

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Etymology

Origin of synastry

1650–60; < Late Latin synastria favorable conjunction of the stars < Late Greek, equivalent to Greek syn- syn- + ástr ( on ) star + -ía -y ³

Example Sentences

Synastry analysis includes the composite chart, which takes two charts and smashes them together to create one shared chart that contains within it as many details about a relationship as there are grains of sand on earth.

From New York Times

In terms of complexity, synastry — the examination of the interplay between planets in two different charts — falls somewhere between an advanced placement calculus class and the moon landing.

From New York Times

Synastry, si-nas′tri, n. coincidence as regards stellar influences.

From Project Gutenberg

Time — :22.30 :46.21 :58.77 Winner — Ch filly 2008, by Nacheezmo — Lady Ledoux by Synastry Owner — William J. Craig.

From Seattle Times

“The Mancy of Sound,” Mr. Coleman’s sharp new album with Five Elements, was released in late July; “Synastry,” a chamberlike duo outing by Ms. Shyu and the bassist Mark Dresser, is due out next week; and Mr. Sorey will make his label debut as a bandleader in September, with “Oblique 1,” a state-of-the-art quintet album.

From New York Times