horoscope

Meanings

• noun

  A horoscope is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as a person's birth.

  - "She is a Leo, according to her horoscope."
  - "The horoscope in the newspaper predicted a successful business deal."

• noun

  The study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies as a means of divining information about human affairs and terrestrial events.

  - "Astrology and horoscopes have been practiced for thousands of years."
  - "Some people believe that horoscopes can provide valuable insights into their lives."

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Synonyms

rashifal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horoscope
scope , hope , scopey , rope , mope

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Variants

List of all variants of horoscope that leads to same result
horoscope , horoscopes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word horoskopos, meaning 'observer of the hour'.

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Trivia

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1. Horoscopes were first recorded in Babylon around 2000 BCE.

2. The word 'astrology' comes from the Greek words for 'star' and 'logy' or 'study'.

3. Each zodiac sign is associated with a different element: Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

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Related Concepts

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1. Astrology: The study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies as a means of divining information about human affairs and terrestrial events.

2. Zodiac: A band of the celestial sphere, about 8° wide, representing the paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets as they appear from the Earth.

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Culture

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Horoscopes have been used for various purposes throughout history, including predicting the future, understanding personality traits, and guiding important decisions. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "horoscope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle divided into 12 sections, each representing a different zodiac sign.
   - Visualize the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each zodiac sign with its corresponding animal or element.
   - Remember that Aries is the ram, Taurus is the bull, Gemini is the twins, and so on.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ROYGBIV to remember the order of the rainbow and the zodiac signs: Red (Aries), Orange (Taurus), Yellow (Gemini), Green (Cancer), Blue (Leo), Indigo (Virgo), Violet (Libra).

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