Meaning & Definition of word "Horoscope"
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Horoscope
/ˈhɔːrəˌskoʊp/
noun:
- 1. A forecast of a person's future, typically based on the position of celestial bodies at the time of the person's birth.
- Example: She read her horoscope this morning and felt encouraged by the positive predictions.
- 2. A chart or diagram that represents the positions of the planets and other celestial bodies at a specific time, often used in astrology.
- Example: He studied his natal horoscope to gain insights into his personality and life path.
- 3. A column in a newspaper or magazine that provides astrological predictions for each zodiac sign.
- Example: Every Sunday, I look forward to reading the horoscope in the magazine.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old French 'horoscope', via Latin from Greek 'horoskopos' meaning 'observer of the hours'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
North Node horoscope:
A horoscope focusing on the North Node, indicating growth and potential.
Chinese horoscope:
A horoscope based on the lunar calendar and the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
daily horoscope:
A regular update based on astrological signs providing predictions for the day.
Related Words
astrology:
The study of celestial bodies' positions and their influence on human affairs.
zodiac:
The belt of the heavens within which the paths of the sun, moon, and planets move.
Slang Meanings of horoscope
Meaning: Zodiac junkie
Example Sentence: She's such a zodiac junkie, she reads her horoscope every morning.
Meaning: Astro nerd
Example Sentence: He's an astro nerd and loves discussing the compatibility of different signs.