'astrology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'astrologia,' where 'astro-' meant 'star' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'

'astrologia' transformed into the Latin word 'astrologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'astrology' through Old French.

Initially, it meant 'the study of stars,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'interpreting celestial influences on human affairs.'