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crystal gazing

noun

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as in astrology

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  1. astrology
  2. geomancy
Noun
  • According to Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC, that conducts polls on social issues and public opinion, 30% of Americans consult tarot cards and 43% of women believe in astrology.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Neglecting Human Judgment In Pattern Analysis Don’t let AI turn 360 feedback into corporate astrology.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of astrology
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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
  • Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of geomancy
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