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
Gallup polls between 1990 and 2005 consistently found between 23% and 28% of Americans believed in astrology, the Pew report noted.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Other findings The poll also found that the biggest difference in the likelihood of Americans to believe or consult astrology is age and gender.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Without testable, falsifiable results, astrology remains anecdotal, not research.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Using Your Zodiac Sign to Inspire Your Travels Your personal astrology—meaning your sun sign, or the zodiac sign that the sun was moving through when you were born, along with your entire birth chart—affects the cities, design styles, and weather patterns that speak to you, Brown explains.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Other findings The poll also found that the biggest difference in the likelihood of Americans to believe or consult astrology is age and gender.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Without testable, falsifiable results, astrology remains anecdotal, not research.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Using Your Zodiac Sign to Inspire Your Travels Your personal astrology—meaning your sun sign, or the zodiac sign that the sun was moving through when you were born, along with your entire birth chart—affects the cities, design styles, and weather patterns that speak to you, Brown explains.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrology
Noun
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Today, many modern practitioners turn to cannabis to enhance practices like yoga, journaling, and of course—divination.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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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 26 Jul. 2025.
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