Archgenethliac

/ɑːrkdʒɛnɪθˈlaɪæk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to supreme astrology or the interpretation of birth charts; pertaining to the chief genethliacal art.

Etymology

From 'arch-' (chief) plus 'genethliac' (from Greek 'genethliacos,' relating to birthdays and horoscopes). A rare term from 16th-17th century texts on astrology and occult sciences.

Kelly Says

When astrology was taken seriously as a science, an 'archgenethliac' was the ultimate astrologer—someone so skilled they could read the stars and birth charts better than anyone else and predict your whole life!

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