as in divination
the study of how the positions of the stars and movements of the planets have a supposed influence on events and on the lives and behavior of people
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Recent Examples of astrology
Channing Tatum is apparently nursing his heart with poetry and astrology amid news his ex-fiancée Zoë Kravitz is engaged.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Generational cohort is no more useful than astrology for describing the traits of individuals, and only a little helpful for discussing the traits of large groups.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Mads reflected on debuting Confessions on a Dance Floor at Coachella 20 years ago, then gave a brief lesson on astrology.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2026
The study of exotic subjects – psychology, astrology, the occult – along with philosophical questions about the meaning of life will intrigue you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Generational cohort is no more useful than astrology for describing the traits of individuals, and only a little helpful for discussing the traits of large groups.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Mads reflected on debuting Confessions on a Dance Floor at Coachella 20 years ago, then gave a brief lesson on astrology.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2026
The study of exotic subjects – psychology, astrology, the occult – along with philosophical questions about the meaning of life will intrigue you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrology
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Diamond Seas presents plunderphonics as a form of divination, akin to spirit photography or automatic writing.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Throughout history, dice have been used for many different things, including important decision-making or even divination, such as ancient Roman belief that gods controlled the outcomes of dice.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Different geomancy masters may interpret the data differently, but there is usually a consensus on what the year means for each zodiac animal based on the positions of the stars.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2024
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Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
8 Mar. 2023
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“Astrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astrology. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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