Definition of: horoscope

(hôr′ə·skōp, hor′-) noun
1. In astrology, the aspect of the heavens, with special reference to the positions of the planets at any instant.
2. A figure or statement showing such aspect, from which astrologers profess to foretell the future of an individual.
3. The diagram of the twelve divisions or houses of the heavens, used by astrologers in predicting the future. [<L horoscopus <Gk. hōroskopos observer of hour of nativity <hōra hour + skopos watcher <skopeein watch]