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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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
For those who use astrology as a reflection framework, this is the phase to watch for initial signals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
In India, astrology is closely intertwined with local deities and spiritual practice.
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
According to a new poll, Gen Z is 83% more likely than older generations to credit astrology with improving their lives.
—Ariel David, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Astrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrology. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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