'horoscope' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hōroskopos,' where 'hōra' meant 'time' and 'skopos' meant 'observer.'

'hōroskopos' transformed into the Latin word 'horoscopus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'horoscope.'

Initially, it meant 'observer of the hour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'astrological prediction.'