Astrology

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  • noun. The study of the positions and motions of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs.
  • noun. Astronomy.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The science or doctrine of the stars; practical astronomy; astronomy in its earliest form.
  • noun. An old name for the plant bistort, Polygonum Bistorta.
  • noun. That branch of astrology which professes to predict natural effects, as changes of the weather, winds, storms, etc.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects.
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  • noun. The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and their supposed influence on human affairs.
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  • noun. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
    • Word Usage
    "As a wry aside: The Heretic, if you place any credence in astrology, is most likely a Libra."
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    horoscopy  
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    Friday  Friday the thirteenth  appointed lot  aspect  astral influences  
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