astrology — the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈstrɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- She checks her astrology app every morning to see if Mercury is in retrograde before making any important decisions.
- The ancient Babylonians developed sophisticated systems of astrology that influenced many later cultures.
- My friend blames everything on astrology: 'Sorry I'm late, Venus was in the wrong house this morning!'
astrology
NOUN[/əˈstrɑːlədʒi/]
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world
An astrology reader maps the stars to predict her client's fate.
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“She checks her astrology app every morning to see if Mercury is in retrograde before making any important decisions.”
“The ancient Babylonians developed sophisticated systems of astrology that influenced many later cultures.”
“My friend blames everything on astrology: 'Sorry I'm late, Venus was in the wrong house this morning!'”
“While astronomy studies celestial bodies scientifically, astrology interprets their supposed influence on human behavior.”
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