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
Our resident new-age cop believes in astrology, clairvoyance, and the spirit world, much to Nolan’s chagrin.
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Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
But Anna Dorn has a knack for finding characters and relationships that offer a path through these strange and ephemeral moments, in particular in her 2022 novel Exalted, a very funny examination of astrology and social media.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
And yes, horoscope nerds, that means there’s some astrology in the mix, too.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
That includes yoga, elements of Pilates and mobility work as well as breathwork, meditation, reiki — and astrology.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
But Anna Dorn has a knack for finding characters and relationships that offer a path through these strange and ephemeral moments, in particular in her 2022 novel Exalted, a very funny examination of astrology and social media.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
And yes, horoscope nerds, that means there’s some astrology in the mix, too.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
That includes yoga, elements of Pilates and mobility work as well as breathwork, meditation, reiki — and astrology.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrology
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Alex Wei, an entrepreneur who moved to Liangzhu in 2025, is developing an AI app based on traditional Chinese divination tools.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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During production at Malvern Manor, every encounter was captured live using a blend of modern and time-honored ghost-hunting methods—alongside various divination techniques.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 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 22 Jan. 2026.
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