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horoscopy


Meanings
  • noun

    The practice of determining someone's future or character based on the positions and movements of celestial bodies.

    - "She believes in astrology and gets her horoscopy read every month."
    - "The horoscope in the newspaper predicted a successful business deal for him."

Rhymes
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scopy , copia , opia
Variants
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horoscope , horoscopes
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'horoscopios', meaning 'observer of the hour'.


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  1. The first recorded horoscopes date back to ancient Babylonian times.

  2. Horoscopes are not just limited to astrology, but can also be based on Chinese zodiac signs or Mayan calendars.


Related Concepts
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  1. Astrology: The belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies influence human affairs.

  2. Zodiac: A band in the sky formed by the ecliptic, the apparent annual path of the Sun, and the twelve constellations through which the Sun moves.


Culture
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Horoscopies have been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including predicting the future, understanding personality traits, and guiding decision-making. They are often associated with astrology and zodiac signs.

How to Memorize "horoscopy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a star chart in front of them, studying the positions of the planets and stars.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'horoscopy' with the idea of looking to the stars for guidance and insight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Hour Observer' to help remember the meaning of horoscopy.


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