An Astrologer’s Day
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All Characters The Astrologer Guru Nayak The Astrologer’s Wife
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All Terms Cowrie shells Cheroot Lorry
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All Symbols The Astrologer’s Garb and Equipment The Marketplace Lights
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An Astrologer’s Day

by R. K. Narayan
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  • Mysticism and Religious Hypocrisy Theme Icon
    Mysticism and Religious Hypocrisy
  • Guilt, Fear, and Identity Theme Icon
    Guilt, Fear, and Identity
  • Modernization, Tradition, and Inequality Theme Icon
    Modernization, Tradition, and Inequality
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Characters
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  • The Astrologer
  • Guru Nayak
  • The Astrologer’s Wife
Terms
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  • Cowrie shells
  • Cheroot
  • Lorry
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  • The Astrologer’s Garb and Equipment Symbol Icon
    The Astrologer’s Garb and Equipment
  • The Marketplace Lights Symbol Icon
    The Marketplace Lights
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Cowrie shells

Small white shells often used in Indian astrology and by children as a substitute for dice. In astrology, the shells are held in the palm of the right hand, shaken, and thrown upon the ground… read analysis of Cowrie shells

Cheroot

A rolled cigar with both ends open. read analysis of Cheroot

Lorry

A truck. read analysis of Lorry
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