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
Few saw astrology as literally predictive.
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, there's an extra fun way to divide your Halloween candy haul—by the candy that best represents your astrology sign.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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
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Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, there's an extra fun way to divide your Halloween candy haul—by the candy that best represents your astrology sign.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astrology
Noun
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Threshold moments invite divination, making the equinox the perfect night to host a tarot or oracle gathering.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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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 30 Sep. 2025.
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