astrology

Everyday

1. The belief that the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars at the time someone is born, or on a certain day, affect people's character and what will happen to them. tree →
2. The practice of making horoscopes based on star signs (such as Aries, Leo, Capricorn). tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons astrology is contrasted with astronomy: astronomy is the science of space, while astrology is a belief with no scientific evidence that it works. In everyday life people read horoscopes in magazines for fun. Many Christians and scientists do not accept astrology. Phrases: «star sign», «horoscope», «zodiac».

Examples

• Astrology says your star sign depends on your birthday. tree →
• Scientists have found no evidence that astrology predicts the future. tree →
• My aunt reads the astrology page for fun. tree →
• Astronomy is a science, but astrology is not. tree →
• Long ago, astrology and astronomy were studied together. tree →
• In astrology there are twelve signs of the zodiac. tree →
• He had been in many countries and learnt many things, including astrology. tree →

Note

Do not confuse with «astronomy» (the real science of stars and planets) — a very common trap. Uncountable. Person: astrologer; adjective: astrological. «Astro-» means star.