Definition of: constellation

(kon′stə·lā′shən) noun
1. Astron. An apparent group or cluster of stars, fortuitously associated on mythological or pictorial grounds. See table above.
2. An assemblage of brilliant things or persons.
3. In astrology, the aspect of the planets at the time of one's birth; hence, disposition or character as influenced by one's horoscope.
4. Psychol. A group of associated emotions, ideas, tendencies, etc., centering around a dominant element.
—con·stel·la·to·ry (kən·stel′ə·tôr′ē, -tō′rē) adjective