astrologer

noun

Etymology: From Middle English astrologer, astrologier, astrologere, formed from Middle English astrologie or Latin astrologus + Middle English -ere, equivalent to astrology + -er. Ousted imported Middle English astrologien (“astrologer”), borrowed from Old French astrologien. Displaced Old English tungolwītga (literally “star prophet”).

1. One who studies or practices astrology.

   “Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler both made a living as astrologers.”

   “When witchcraft became a statutory offence again in 1563, astrologers reincurred the risk of prosecution […]”