astrologer

noun

as·​trol·​o·​ger ə-ˈsträ-lə-jər How to pronounce astrologer (audio)
: a person who practices astrology

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Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based in Los Angeles. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025 Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week, according to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE Exclusive readings Comments This year is cosmically significant for many reasons. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 No astrologer can predict from planetary alignments or any other celestial configuration when a specific event, good or bad, will occur on Earth. Catastrophes? Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025 On March 22, the Venus Star Point (a term coined by the astrologer Arielle Guttman) occurs in the sky when the Sun and Venus link up. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for astrologer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "one versed in astronomy, practitioner of astrology," from astrologie astrology + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrologer was in the 14th century

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“Astrologer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrologer. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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