malefic
/məˈlɛfɪk/ · ma·lef·ic
noun
- A planet considered to have a harmful or destructive influence in astrology. Saturn is often classified as a malefic in traditional astrological charts.
adjective
- Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful. The malefic storm devastated the coastal town.
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Did you know? In medieval astrology, the term ‘malefic’ was used to label planets like Mars and Saturn, believed to bring misfortune, a usage that persists in modern astrological literature.