This is an official definition authorised by the Astronist Institution.
Astronomical paganism[]
astrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l ˈpeɪɡ(ə)nɪz(ə)m[]
noun | Astroanthropology[]
any neopagan religious movement incorporating aspects of Astronism, astrolatry or astromancy.
Derivatives[]
- Astropaganism | astrəʊˈpeɪɡ(ə)nɪz(ə)m | noun
Origin and etymology[]
- Astro-English: from Astronese, the word astronomical, denoting outer space and celestial phenomena, alongside the word paganism denoting a non-Christian religion; meaning ‘astronomical forms of paganism.’