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.
Examples of astrology in a Sentence
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
During an appearance on the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast on Tuesday, the Diplomat star shared a fond memory of her former costar amid a discussion about her self-exploration journey through psychedelics, MDMA, mushrooms, and even astrology.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
There are some studies on the validity of astrology and the chakras—though those are fairly inconclusive—but human design is a newer offshoot.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, at Sage + Sound, on the Upper East Side, the focus is on meditation and sound baths; there are also workshops on tarot, Reiki, astrology, and other spiritual practices.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Astrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrology. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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