Astrology

[ə'strɒlədʒɪ] or [ə'strɑlədʒi]

Definition

(noun.) a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon.

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Definition

(n.) 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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Definition

n. the infant stage of the science of the stars out of which grew Astronomy; it was occupied chiefly in determining from the positions and motions of the heavenly bodies their supposed influence on human and terrestrial affairs.—n. Astrol′oger one versed in astrology.—adjs. Astrolog′ic -al.—adv. Astrolog′ically.

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