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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 — late 14c., from L. astrologia astronomy, the science of the heavenly bodies, from Gk. astrologia telling of the stars, from astron star (see ASTRO (Cf. astro )) + logia treating of (see LOGY (Cf. logy)). Originally identical with ASTRONOMY (Cf … Etymology dictionary
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 — 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 — Synonyms and related words: Friday, Friday the thirteenth, appointed lot, aspect, astral influences, astrodiagnosis, astromancy, augury, book of fate, clairvoyance, constellation, crystal ball, crystal gazing, cup, destination, destiny, dies… … Moby Thesaurus
Astrology in medieval Islam — Astrology in medieval Islam … Wikipedia
Astrology and astronomy — are historically one and the same discipline (Latin: astrologia ), and were only gradually recognized as separate in western 17th century philosophy (the Age of Reason ). Since the 18th century they have come to be regarded as completely separate … Wikipedia
ASTROLOGY — ASTROLOGY, the study of the supposed influence of the stars on human events and the predictions based on this study. Bible and Apocrypha There is no explicit mention of astrology in the Bible, but two biblical passages dealing with the diviner… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Natural magic — in the context of Renaissance magic is that part of the occult which deals with natural forces directly, as opposed to ceremonial magic, in particular goety and theurgy, which deals with the summoning of spirits. Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa so… … Wikipedia
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
