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astrology

So astrology is not a science, not a religion, and has almost nothing to do with the (1)... horoscope columns in the newspapers. What is it then? Astrology is the study of cycles. By observing the cyclical (2) … of the planets, we are able to gain a greater understanding of the cycles and patterns in our own lives. Astrology can be a (3) ... tool for healing and transformation, and it can be a key that can unlock a greater spiritual (4) … to the universe. Astrology can be applied in many ways to many different situations. Although astrology is not fortune-telling, when (5) … applied, astrology can be an (6) … effective predictive tool. On a personal level, astrology can be used to gain a deeper understanding of our individual life paths and life experiences. (7) … the natal chart (also known as the birth chart or horoscope) can give us insight into our (8)... issues, our patterns, our fears, and our dreams. We can gain insight into our purpose in life and gain a stronger sense of self.

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[answer="DAILY" label="DAY"]

[answer="MOVEMENTS" label="MOVE"]

[answer="POWERFUL" label="POWER"]

[answer="CONNECTION" label="CONNECT"]

[answer="SKILFULLY" label="SKILFUL"]

[answer="EXTREMELY" label="EXTREME"]

[answer="EXPLORING" label="EXPLORE"]

[answer="PERSONAL" label="PERSON"]

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ANSWERS

 

GAP 1 (DAILY) ... nothing to do with the daily horoscope columns in the newspapers. What is it then? ... 
DAY => DAILY | NOUN => ADVERB
LY => PREFIX (IN ADVERBS) at intervals of. (WEEKLY/HOURLY/MONTHLY) 
Root Words
1). The sand, as daylight faded, was decorated with pin-points of silvery light. DAY + LIGHT => COMPOUND NOUN
2). We see each other daily. DAI + LY => ADVERB
3). He left at daybreak. DAY + BREAK => COMPOUND NOUN

 

GAP 2 (MOVEMENTS) ... the cyclical movements of the planets, we are able to gain a greater understanding ... 
MOVE => MOVEMENTS | VERB => NOUN 
MENT => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or result of. (DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT/AMAZEMENT)
Root Words
1). The cat turned with a swift movement. MOVE + MENT => NOUN
2). His book about his childhood is deeply moving. MOV + ING => ADJECTIVE
3). Thanksgiving is a movable holiday. MOV + ABLE => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 3 (POWERFUL) ... Astrology can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, and it can be a key that ... 
POWER => POWERFUL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
FUL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) having the quality of something or causing something. (FORGETFUL/PAINFUL/RESTFUL
Root Words
1). He's powerful in local politics. POWER + FUL => ADJECTIVE
2). The king was powerless to prevent the execution. POWER + LESS => ADJECTIVE
3). Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. POWERFUL + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 4 (CONNECTION) ... greater spiritual connection to the universe. Astrology can be applied in many ways to ... 
CONNECT => CONNECTION | VERB => NOUN
ION => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the action or state of. (COMPETITION//PERFECTION/HESITATION).
Root Words
1). As the local bus was late, I missed the connection to Brighton. CONNECT + TION => NOUN
2). How do you connect the printer to the computer. CONNECT => VERB
3). This question is unconnected to anything we're discussing. UN + CONNECTED => ADJECTIVE

 

GAP 5 (SKILFULLY) ... astrology is not fortune-telling, when skilfully applied, astrology can be an ...
SKILFUL => SKILFULLY | ADJECTIVE => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Root Words
1). Alice is a skilful surgeon. SKILFUL => ADJECTIVE
2). There are many companies employing unskilled labour. UN + SKILLED => ADJECTIVE
3). The teacher handled the problem skilfully. SKILFUL + LY => ADVERB

 

GAP 6 (EXTREMELY) ... astrology can be an extremely effective predictive tool. On a personal level, astrology ... 
EXTREME => EXTREMELY | ADJECTIVE => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Root Words
1). I'm extremely sorry to have offended you. EXTREME + LY => ADVERB
2). She holds extreme views on education. EXTREME => ADJECTIVE
3). The plane was hijacked by extremists. EXTREM + ISTS => NOUN

 

GAP 7 (EXPLORING) ... and life experiences. Exploring the natal chart (also known as the birth chart or horoscope) ...
EXPLORE => EXPLORING | VERB => GERUND
ING => SUFFIX (IN VERBS) used to make the present participle of regular verbs. (WALKING/HATING/LOVING)
Root Words
1). Rome is a wonderful city to explore. EXPLORE => VERB
2). Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian polar explorer. EXPLOR + ER => NOUN
3). The Portuguese pioneered the European exploration of the Atlantic Ocean. EXPLOR + ATION => NOUN

 

GAP 8 (PERSONAL) ... insight into our personal issues, our patterns, our fears, and our dreams. We can gain ... 
PERSON => PERSONAL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
AL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) connected with. (MAGICAL//GEOGRAPHICAL/FICTIONAL).
Root Words
1). She is not pretty but she has a lot of personality. PERSONAL + ITY => NOUN
2). This is a personal matter between you and me. PERSON + AL => ADJECTIVE
3). Personally, I'm very disappointed with this result. PERSONAL + LY => ADVERB