Benefic
/bəˈnɛfɪk/noun
In astrology, a planet believed to exert a favorable influence; more generally, something beneficial or kindly.
Did you know?In traditional astrology, the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Jupiter could be classed as benefic forces, because their very name comes from Latin roots meaning to do good.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
beneficus
“Doing good; kindly; beneficial.”
Late Latin
Latin
beneficus
“Kind, helpful, favorable.”
Middle English
English
benefic
“Beneficial; doing good; in astrology, favorably influential.”
14th Century
English
benefic
“A favorable astrological influence or planet.”
Modern English
English
benefic
“An astrological planet thought to bring good fortune; also, beneficial or kindly.”
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