Astrologi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A system of belief or study that examines the relationship between the positions and movements of celestial bodies and human fate or character. This field is often used for “divination” based on astronomical data.
Synonyms & Variants
horoskop
Refers to a specific product of the astrological system.
ilmu falak
Often used in religious or traditional contexts.
nujum
Prophecy or prediction of the future based on observation of celestial bodies or other natural signs.
perbintangan
A more descriptive Indonesian term.
ramalan bintang
Prediction of a person's fate or character based on the position of stars and planets at the time of their birth.
zodiak
Often used interchangeably in casual conversation.
titen
Javanese traditional concept with similar functions.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Ancient Greek astron meaning star and logos meaning study or discourse. Historically, it refers to ancient practices linking cosmic phenomena to terrestrial events. In modern contexts, it is strictly distinguished from astronomy which is a pure science. Its usage is frequently associated with zodiac systems or horoscopes in popular literature.
Real-world Usage
Analisis astrologi sering digunakan dalam studi sejarah untuk memahami sistem kepercayaan masyarakat kuno.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.