thĕma, ătis, n., = θέμα.
I A subject or topic treated of , a theme (post-Aug.): Scholastici exempla cum dixerunt, volunt et illa ad aliquod controversiae thema redigere, Sen. Contr. 3, 20 fin. ; so id. ib. 3, 28 med. ; Quint. 4, 2, 28; 4, 2, 91; 7, 2, 54; 9, 2, 85 al.—
II The position of the celestial signs at one’s birth , a nativity , horoscope , Suet. Aug. 94 fin.