constellation is a noun.  There are 4 definitions.

Definition l is:  A group or cluster of stars.

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asterism is a noun. It is pronounced as'ter'ism. A well-known grouping of stars, like the Big Dipper, that is not officially recognized as a constellation.


Definition 2 is:  An assemblage of brilliant things or persons.

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Definition 3 in Astrology is:  The aspect of the planets at the time of one's birth; hence, disposition or character as influenced by one's horoscope.

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house as a noun.  Definition 6 of 10 in Astrology is:  One of twelve divisions of the heavens, made by drawing great circles through the north and south points of the horizon, each noting a state or circumstance, as captivity or marriage.  The signs of the zodiac were also called houses, when considered as the seat of greatest influence of a particular planet, each of which, except the sun and moon, had two of these, one day house and one night house.

rising is a present participle.  Definition 2 of 3 is:  Ascending, as the rising moon; also, sloping upward; as, a rising hill.


Definition 4 in Psychology is:  A group of interrelated complexes.

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The plural of constellation is:  constellations.  The possessive of constellation is;  constellation's.

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Within the hierarchical structure, this down link is to nebula and star cluster and this up link is to zodiac.

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Last update of this page:

2000 MAR 02 Pronunciation added.  Hierarchical links corrected.

1999 JUL 20