astrologer

noun

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

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Here's what February's new moon in Pisces means for your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Goodbye February, goodbye moon! Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 Wishing on a Star | Dir. Peter Kerekes; 2024; Italy, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia; 99 min An astrologer dispatches clients on birthday trips to be reborn under a different star sign and to change their fate. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025 The astrologer cleared his throat, and the sound rattled through Dev. Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 Here's what the Snow Moon on Feb. 12 means for your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas' predictions Comments Calling all lunar lovers! Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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