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palmist

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Definition of palmist

as in astrologer

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Recent Examples of palmist As an artist, palmist, and generally spiritual woman, Wright had a few otherworldly experiences in the home herself. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 Aug. 2022 Writer Michael Adno grew up in Sarasota, Florida, home to an unusually large bevy of palmists, mediums, and others able to connect with unseen spirits and energies. — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 10 July 2018 You will be asked to, but a palmist should never attempt to diagnose an illness or predict someone’s death. — Malia Wollan, New York Times, 21 July 2017 For a long time, this would have seemed as foolish as giving your money to a palmist. — Atul Gawande, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2017

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This year, two different psychics and an astrologer told her the end of October would be significant.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
Meet your astrologer Steph Koyfman is a writer and astrologer best known for her work as Lady Cazimi.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of astrologer

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Before they were killed, those chosen for sacrifice were taken to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, or to temples or oracles scattered throughout the territory.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
Once McBride is out of sight, Gillis kidnaps the oracle in hopes of taking advantage of his weather prophecies.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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