Definition

A chart that shows the positions of the stars and planets at a specific time, often used to predict a person's future or describe their personality based on astrology.

Example

She reads her horoscope every morning to see what the day might bring.

Conversation

Did you read your horoscope today?

No, I forgot! What did it say?

It said something about new opportunities coming my way.

That sounds exciting! I should check mine too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horoscope → It is formed from "hora" (from Greek "ὥρα", meaning hour or time) and "skopos" (from Greek "σκοπός", meaning observer or watcher). The word refers to an observer of the positions of celestial bodies at a specific time, often related to a person's birth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'time' ('hora') and an 'observer' ('skopos') watching the stars at a specific moment — that's how a horoscope is created.

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