Horoscope

/ˈhɔːrəˌskoʊp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A forecast of a person's future, typically based on the position of celestial bodies at the time of the person's birth.

She read her horoscope this morning and felt encouraged by the positive predictions.

A chart or diagram that represents the positions of the planets and other celestial bodies at a specific time, often used in astrology.

He studied his natal horoscope to gain insights into his personality and life path.

A column in a newspaper or magazine that provides astrological predictions for each zodiac sign.

Every Sunday, I look forward to reading the horoscope in the magazine.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'horoscope', via Latin from Greek 'horoskopos' meaning 'observer of the hours'.

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.

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.

Zodiac junkie

She's such a zodiac junkie, she reads her horoscope every morning.

Astro nerd

He's an astro nerd and loves discussing the compatibility of different signs.