astrology
noun
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The Difference Between Astronomy and Astrology
Some may find it easy to confuse astronomy and astrology. At one time, these two words actually were synonymous (that is, astronomy once meant what astrology means today), but they have since moved apart from each other. In current use, astronomy is concerned with “the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere,” while astrology is the purported divination of how stars and planets influence our lives. Put bluntly, astronomy is a science, and astrology is not.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars signifies rulership in ancient astrology, while Pluto represents the life cycle and rebirth.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
And for inner work, there are astrology readings and sound baths, which will also play a part in the Inn’s forthcoming New Year’s Eve ceremonies.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
How have your own personal experiences affirmed your belief in astrology?
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Astrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrology. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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