astrology
noun
as·trol·o·gy
ə-ˈsträ-lə-jē 
1
: the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects
2
archaic
: astronomy
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The Difference Between Astronomy and Astrology
Some may find it easy to confuse astronomy and astrology. At one time, these two words actually were synonymous (that is, astronomy once meant what astrology means today), but they have since moved apart from each other. In current use, astronomy is concerned with “the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere,” while astrology is the purported divination of how stars and planets influence our lives. Put bluntly, astronomy is a science, and astrology is not.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Spiritual elements such as indigenous rituals, sound healing or astrology workshops sometimes round out the schedule.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Beyond the novelty and mysticism of it all, astrology indicates that aligning a trip with a full moon can be quite powerful.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 6 May 2026
Travel is highly favored for June and July, when the astrology strongly supports long-distance journeys, cultural immersion, and the kind of adventure your sign lives for.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Astrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrology. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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astrology
noun
as·trol·o·gy
ə-ˈsträl-ə-jē
: the study of the supposed influences of the stars on human affairs by their positions in relation to each other
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