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Genethlialogy — Ge*neth li*al o*gy, n. [Gr. geneqlhalogi a astrology; gene qlh birth + lo gos discourse.] Divination as to the destinies of one newly born; the act or art of casting nativities; astrology. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
genethlialogy — genethlialogic /ji neth lee euh loj ik/, genethlialogical, adj. /jeuh neth lee ol euh jee, al /, n. Astrol. the science of calculating positions of the heavenly bodies on nativities. [1650 60; < Gk genethlialogía casting of destinies, equiv. to… … Universalium
genethlialogy — genethlialogic /ji neth lee euh loj ik/, genethlialogical, adj. /jeuh neth lee ol euh jee, al /, n. Astrol. the science of calculating positions of the heavenly bodies on nativities. [1650 60; < Gk genethlialogía casting of destinies, equiv.… … Useful english dictionary
astrology — astrologer, astrologist, n. astrological /a streuh loj i keuhl/, astrologic, astrologous /euh strol euh geuhs/, adj. astrologically, adv. /euh strol euh jee/, n. 1. the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly… … Universalium
Sripati — (1019 1066) was an Indian astronomer and mathematician, the author of Dhikotidakarana (written in 1039), a work of twenty verses on solar and lunar eclipses; Dhruvamanasa (written in 1056), a work of 105 verses on calculating planetary longitudes … Wikipedia
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History of astrology — The history of Astrology encompasses a great span of human history and many cultures. The belief in a connection between the cosmos and terrestrial matters has also played an important part in human history. See also the main article on astrology … Wikipedia
Methods of divination — This article is about the numerous varieties of divination. For divination as a whole, see Divination. Innumerable methods of divination can be found around the world, and many cultures practice the same methods under different names. During the… … Wikipedia
Yavanajataka — The Yavanajataka (Sanskrit for Saying ( Jataka ) of the Greeks ( Yavanas ) ) is the earliest writing of Indian astrology. It is a translation from Greek to Sanskrit made by Yavanesvara ( Lord of the Greeks ) in 149–150 CE, under the rule of the… … Wikipedia
Yavanesvara — (Sanskrit for Lord ( Svara ) of the Greeks ( Yavanas ) ) was a man who lived in the Gujarat region of India under the rule of the Western Kshatrapa Saka king Rudrakarman I.In 149 150 CE, Yavanesvara translated the Yavanajataka ( Saying of the… … Wikipedia
