Horoscope (Noun)
Meaning 1
A diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The astrologer studied the horoscope of the new moon to determine the most auspicious time for planting crops.
- According to the ancient Greek system, the horoscope was divided into twelve segments, each representing a different sign of the zodiac.
- To create an accurate horoscope, the astronomer had to calculate the precise positions of the planets at the exact time and place of birth.
- The chart revealed that the positions of the stars and planets at the time of her birth had a significant influence on her personality, as indicated by her horoscope.
- In astrology, a horoscope is a diagram of the celestial sphere that maps the relationships between the planets, signs, and other celestial bodies at a particular moment.
Meaning 2
A prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.