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key term - Astrology

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Definition

Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and natural phenomena. It is considered a pseudoscience by the scientific community.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Astronomy and astrology were historically intertwined but have since diverged, with astronomy becoming a recognized science.
  2. Astrology asserts that the position of stars and planets at the time of one's birth can affect their personality and future.
  3. The zodiac, a belt around the heavens divided into twelve signs, is central to astrological practice.
  4. Ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the sky through the year, plays a crucial role in astrology.
  5. Many ancient civilizations, including Babylonians and Greeks, practiced forms of astrology.

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