Astrology Vocabulary

noun a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure

• A constellation is a group of stars that forms a specific pattern in the sky.
• I love looking up at the night sky and trying to spot different constellations.
• That new band has a constellation of fans following them everywhere.
• The team's strong bond created a constellation of support among its members.

noun the apparent path of the sun in the sky, which is actually the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun

• The ecliptic is the apparent path that the sun follows in the sky throughout the year.
• The ecliptic is like the sun's road in the sky.
• The ecliptic is basically the sun's groove in the sky.
• The ecliptic can be seen as the sun's dance floor in the celestial sphere.

noun the practices and rituals associated with supernatural or mystical powers

• The study of occultism involves exploring hidden knowledge and supernatural phenomena.
• Some people believe in the power of occultism to influence events in their lives.
• I heard she's really into that whole occultism thing, like tarot cards and crystals.
• The darkness of the forest seemed to hold a sense of occultism, as if ancient spirits lingered among the trees.

noun A Hindu scholar or learned person, typically a priest or teacher

• The pandit performed the sacred rituals during the wedding ceremony.
• I heard the pandit is coming to bless the new house next week.
• That pandit is known for giving good luck charms to his followers.
• She was like a pandit, offering wise advice to all who sought her help.

noun a degenerate person or thing

adjective moving or directed backward

• The planet appeared to be moving in retrograde motion according to the astronomers.
• I heard that Mercury is in retrograde again, so be prepared for communication mishaps.
• Man, my computer is so old it feels like it's stuck in retrograde.
• His career seemed to be in retrograde as he kept making the same mistakes over and over.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a star

• The astronomer observed a starlike object in the night sky.
• I saw a starlike shape in the sky last night.
• That glittery dress makes you look totally starlike!
• Her kindness shone through her actions, making her seem almost starlike in her generosity.

noun A celestial event where the moon appears red or orange in color during a total lunar eclipse

• The phenomenon of a blood moon occurs when the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, giving it a reddish hue.
• Did you see the blood moon last night? It looked so cool!
• The blood moon was totally lit, bro!
• The sky was painted with the colors of a blood moon, casting an eerie glow over the landscape.

noun A conjunction or opposition of two celestial bodies

• The rare celestial event of syzygy occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun align in a straight line.
• I heard that there's going to be a syzygy tonight, so let's go stargazing!
• Did you catch that syzygy last night? It was out of this world!
• The team's perfect synergy on the field was like a syzygy of talent and coordination.