Definition

1. Noun:
   • A diagram or chart: A horoscope is a diagram representing the positions of the sun, moon, planets, and astrological signs at a specific moment in time, such as a person's birth.
   • A prediction or forecast: A horoscope is a prediction of events or an analysis of a person's character, based on the positions of celestial bodies in such a diagram.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She had her horoscope cast by a professional astrologer. (This means an astrologer created a birth chart for her.)
  • I read my daily horoscope in the newspaper for fun. (This refers to the published prediction based on her sun sign.)
  • The accuracy of a horoscope is a topic of debate. (This refers to the general concept of astrological prediction.)

Advanced Usage

• "To cast a horoscope": To calculate and draw up an astrological chart for a specific time and place.
  • The astrologer needed the exact time and location of birth to cast an accurate horoscope.

Variants and Related Words

• Horoscopic (adj): Relating to or based on a horoscope.
  • Horoscopic astrology forms the basis for most sun sign predictions.
• Horoscopist (n): A person who creates or interprets horoscopes; an astrologer.
  • The horoscopist provided a detailed reading.

Synonyms

• Astrological chart: A more technical term for the diagram.
• Nativity: An older term for a birth chart or horoscope.
• Zodiac forecast: A common term for the predictive aspect, especially in popular media.

Related Phrases

• "Sun sign horoscope": The common, simplified horoscope based only on the position of the sun at birth, often found in magazines.
  • My sun sign horoscope said I would meet someone interesting today.
• "Birth horoscope" / "Natal horoscope": The specific chart calculated for the moment of a person's birth.
  • Her birth horoscope revealed a strong emphasis on communication.

Noun

1. a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place
2. a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets