noun
- Plural of horoscopy; the practice or art of observing the stars and planets to predict future events or interpret character and destiny.
Usage: archaic or formal; often used interchangeably with 'horoscopes' in modern English
Examples
- Ancient civilizations relied on horoscopies to guide important decisions.
- The astrologer's horoscopies were based on detailed observations of celestial movements.
- Medieval scholars studied horoscopies as part of their natural philosophy curriculum.
- She dismissed horoscopies as mere superstition without scientific basis.