Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to astrology: "astrologic" describes something that pertains to the ancient practice of studying the positions and movements of celestial bodies to interpret their influence on human affairs and natural phenomena.

Usage Examples

• (A diagram based on astrology for forecasting.)
• (Not based on science, but on astrology.)

Advanced Usage

• "astrologic sign": a specific symbol or constellation in astrology, such as Aries or Taurus.

  • Her astrologic sign is Leo, which is said to be associated with leadership. (Her zodiac sign according to astrology.)

• "astrologic prediction": a forecast about events based on astrological readings.

  • The newspaper printed daily astrologic predictions for each zodiac sign. (Horoscopes based on astrology.)

Variants and Related Words

• Astrological (adj): a more common variant meaning the same as "astrologic."

  • The astrological calendar marks the positions of planets. (Relating to astrology.)

• Astrologer (n): a person who practices astrology.

  • The astrologer studied the stars to give advice. (A practitioner of astrology.)

• Astrology (n): the study of celestial bodies' influence on human life.

  • Astrology is not considered a science by most modern scholars. (The field of study.)

Synonyms

• Astrological: directly equivalent to "astrologic."
• Celestial: relating to the sky or heavens, though broader in meaning.
• Divinatory: relating to the practice of seeking knowledge of the future, often including astrology.

Related Idioms

• Read the stars: to interpret astrological signs.

  • He claims he can read the stars to predict your fortune. (Use astrology for predictions.)

• Written in the stars: believed to be fated or predetermined by astrology.

  • Their meeting was written in the stars, according to the astrologic chart. (Destined by celestial influence.)