astrology
noun/əˈstrɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #8,732 most common English word
Meaning
the belief that the positions of stars and planets influence human affairs and character.
Example sentence
She has studied astrology for years and claims she can predict personality traits from birth charts.
Synonyms & related words
- horoscopy
- divination
- stargazing
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