Horoscope
/ˈhɔːrəˌskoʊp/noun
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of their birth.
Did you know?The concept of horoscopes dates back to ancient Babylon, where astrologers linked celestial movements to human events, believing they could predict destinies.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὡροσκόπος
“One who observes the hour; an astrologer.”
Middle Ages
Latin
horoscopium
“A diagram showing the positions of celestial bodies.”
14th Century
Old French
horoscope
“A prediction based on the celestial positions at a specific time.”
Modern English
English
horoscope
“A method of divination based on astrology.”