astrology

Astrology — • The supposed science which determines the influence of the stars, especially of the five older planets, on the fate of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Astrology     Astrology …   Catholic encyclopedia

Astrology — As*trol o*gy ([a^]s*tr[o^]l [ o]*j[y^]), n. [F. astrologie, L. astrologia, fr. Gr. astrologi a, fr. astrolo gos astronomer, astrologer; asth r star + lo gos discourse, le gein to speak. See {Star}.] In its etymological signification, the science… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

astrology — noun астрология …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

astrology — 1> астрология …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

Astrology — Not to be confused with Astronomy. ‹ The template below (Ast box) is being considered for merging. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › …   Wikipedia

astrology — astrologer, astrologist, n. astrological /a streuh loj i keuhl/, astrologic, astrologous /euh strol euh geuhs/, adj. astrologically, adv. /euh strol euh jee/, n. 1. the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly… …   Universalium

Astrology —    Pseudoscience that sought to understand the effects of forces thought to emanate from celestial bodies (planets, moon, sun, and stars) on earthly bodies and souls. Its origins go back to the ancient Babylonians, who closely observed the… …   Historical Dictionary of Renaissance

astrology — əsˈtrɔlədʒɪ сущ. астрология астрология astrology астрология …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

Astrology — Intense interest in astrology emerged in 14c England, prompted by that century s calamities of plague and famine; it was vigorously condemned by the Church, but this did not diminish its popularity or persistence. It came into England from the… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

astrology — noun Etymology: Middle English astrologie, from Middle French, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astr + logia logy Date: 14th century 1. archaic astronomy 2. the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human… …   New Collegiate Dictionary