What is another word for astrologer?

Pronunciation: [ɐstɹˈɒlə͡ʊd͡ʒə] (IPA)

An astrologer is someone who studies the movements and positions of celestial bodies to predict human affairs and terrestrial events. Synonyms for this profession include stargazer, cosmologist, horoscopist, seer, or diviner. Some might prefer to use the term celestial interpreter or star reader instead of astrologer to describe someone who reads the patterns of the stars and planets to make predictions and offer advice. Similarly, terms like planetary soothsayer, heavenly prognosticator, or zodiac expert could also indicate a person whose expertise lies in interpreting the movements of the cosmos. Whatever synonym one might choose, the commonality between all of these professions is their use of celestial bodies to offer insights into life's mysteries.

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Usage examples for Astrologer

Then Maung Lek Byah said to the king: "Stay thou here and watch; if thou dost see or hear aught come and call me," but he himself went under the house of the astrologer to discover whether he slept or not.
"Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country"
William C. Griggs
For a long time the astrologer sat upon his veranda pondering over this strange occurrence and trying to think what it should portend; but in vain.
"Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country"
William C. Griggs
Thus did the thief discover the high rank of his new disciple, for the astrologer knew the star of the boh well and would make no mistake.
"Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country"
William C. Griggs

Famous quotes with Astrologer

  • "atheism" is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a "non-astrologer" or a "non-alchemist."Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.
    Sam Harris
  • "Lambe them, lads! lambe them!" a cant phrase of the time derived from the fate of Dr. Lambe, an astrologer and quack, who was knocked on the head by the rabble in Charles the First's time.
    Walter Scott
  • I wouldn't give an astrologer the time of day.
    Isaac Asimov

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