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
With astronomy firmly established as a science, astrology was relegated to the realm of the occult or pseudoscience.
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
In astrology, the moon represents our emotional foundation and inner world.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Horoscopes are specific interpretations used within the broader scope of astrology.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
When the astrology collection debuts on individual homepages this weekend, users will have the option to explore and experience recommendations for each star sign.
—Megan Thomas, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
In astrology, the moon represents our emotional foundation and inner world.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Horoscopes are specific interpretations used within the broader scope of astrology.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
When the astrology collection debuts on individual homepages this weekend, users will have the option to explore and experience recommendations for each star sign.
—Megan Thomas, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrology
Noun
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Indeed, Absolutely was a project of divination, of spiritual conjuring.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Recently, the method of divination has had another resurgence in modern day.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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