# astrology

/əˈstɹɑɫədʒi/ (US) · /ɐstɹˈɒlədʒi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/astrology
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

the belief that the positions of stars and planets influence human life and events.

For teachers: a system of beliefs claiming that celestial bodies affect human affairs and natural phenomena.

## Examples

- She checks her astrology horoscope every morning.
- Many people read their daily astrology signs to feel guided in their choices.
- Although modern science rejects astrology as pseudoscience, its cultural impact remains significant in popular media and personal identity formation.

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