What is the belief called that stars direct our lives?

The belief that stars and planetary positions influence human lives and events is referred to as astrology. Astrology posits that there is a relationship between the positions of celestial bodies and events on Earth, particularly in human affairs. This belief system has been practiced for thousands of years and includes components such as horoscopes, which provide interpretations based on the alignment of stars and planets at a person's time of birth.

Astrophysics and astronomy, on the other hand, are scientific disciplines that study the universe, celestial bodies, and the physical laws governing them. Astrophysics focuses specifically on the physics of these objects, while astronomy is a broader field that encompasses the observation and study of celestial phenomena. Neither of these fields supports the idea that celestial bodies have a direct influence on individual human lives, which distinguishes astrology as a belief system apart from scientific study.