Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to astrology: Pertaining to the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
   • Concerned with astrology: Involving or based on the principles of astrology.

Usage and Examples

• General Use:
  • She made her decision based on astrological advice. (Her decision was influenced by the study of celestial influences.)
  • The newspaper publishes an astrological forecast daily. (The forecast is derived from astrological principles.)
• Descriptive Use:
  • He has a deep interest in astrological symbolism. (His interest is in the symbols used within astrology.)
  • Their compatibility was analyzed from an astrological perspective. (The analysis used the framework of astrology.)

Advanced Usage

• "astrological sign": Refers specifically to one of the twelve zodiac signs.
  • My astrological sign is Leo.
• "astrological chart" (or natal chart): A map of the positions of planets and signs at the exact time of a person's birth.
  • The astrologer prepared a detailed astrological chart for the newborn.

Variants and Related Words

• Astrology (n): The study itself, the broader system of divination.
  • She studies astrology.
• Astrologer (n): A practitioner of astrology.
  • We consulted an astrologer.
• Astrologically (adv): In an astrological manner.
  • The event was timed astrologically.

Synonyms

• Zodiacal: Specifically relating to the zodiac, which is a central part of astrology.
• Horoscopic: Relating to a horoscope, which is an astrological forecast or chart.

Notes on Meaning

• The term astrological is specifically related to the belief system and practice of astrology. It is distinct from astronomical, which refers to the scientific study of celestial objects and space.
• It is primarily used as a descriptive adjective for concepts, practices, beliefs, and items (like charts or forecasts) originating from astrology.

Adjective

1. relating to or concerned with astrology
   • astrological chart