Syzygy (from Greek Συζυγία 'conjunction', 'yoked together') may refer to:

Science

Syzygy (astronomy) In astronomy, a syzygy ( ; , expressing the sense of σύν ( "together") and ζυγ- ( "a yoke")) is a roughly straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system. The word is often used in reference to the ...

, a collinear configuration of three celestial bodies *

Syzygy (mathematics) In linear algebra, a linear relation, or simply relation, between elements of a vector space or a module is a linear equation that has these elements as a solution. More precisely, if e_1,\dots,e_n are elements of a (left) module over a ring ( ...

, linear relation between generators of a module * Syzygy, in biology, the pairing of chromosomes during

meiosis Meiosis () is a special type of cell division of germ cells in sexually-reproducing organisms that produces the gametes, the sperm or egg cells. It involves two rounds of division that ultimately result in four cells, each with only one c ...

* Syzygy

endgame tablebases In chess, the endgame tablebase, or simply the tablebase, is a computerised database containing precalculated evaluations of endgame positions. Tablebases are used to analyse finished games, as well as by chess engines to evaluate positions duri ...

, used by chess engines

Philosophy

* Syzygy, a concept in the philosophy of Vladimir Solovyov denoting "close union" * Syzygy, a term used by Carl Jung to mean a union of opposites, e.g.

anima and animus The anima and animus are a pair of Dualism in cosmology, dualistic, Jungian archetypes which form a syzygy (disambiguation)#Philosophy, syzygy, or union of opposing forces. Carl Jung described the animus as the Unconscious mind, unconscious masc ...

* Syzygy, female–male pairings of the emanations known as

Aeon (Gnosticism) In many Gnosticism, Gnostic systems, there are various emanationism, emanations of God, who is known by such names as One, Monad (Gnosticism), Monad, ''Aion teleos'' (αἰών τέλεος "The Broadest Aeon"), Bythos (, "depth" or "profundity"), ...

Literature

* Epirrhematic syzygy: a system of symmetrically corresponding verse forms in Greek Old Comedy * "It Wasn't Syzygy", a short story by

Theodore Sturgeon Theodore Sturgeon (; born Edward Hamilton Waldo, February 26, 1918 – May 8, 1985) was an American author of primarily fantasy fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and Horror fiction, horror, as well as a critic. He wrote approximately 400 ...

* ''Syzygy'', a novel by Michael G. Coney * ''Syzygy'' (novel), a novel by Frederik Pohl * Syzygy (poetry), the combination of two metrical feet into a single unit * Syzygy Darklock, a fictional character in the comic book series ''Dreadstar'' * Syzygy Publishing, an American comics publisher founded by

Chris Ryall Christopher Ryall (born April 2) is best known as the former President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer of IDW Publishing (June 2004 – 2019), and as a writer in the comic book industry. In February 2011, his Eisner Award-nominated series, ...

and Ashley Wood.

Film, television, and games

* Atari, Inc., the successor to the Syzygy Co. * "Syzygy" (''The X-Files''), a 1996 episode of the science fiction series * Syzygy, a Robot character from the video game ''

Unreal Tournament 2003 ''Unreal Tournament 2003'' is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes, and published by Infogrames under the Atari brand name. The game is part of the ''Unreal'' franchise, and is a sequel to 199 ...

'' * ''Syzygy'', a game for the Dragon 32 home computer, published by

Microdeal Microdeal was a British software company which operated during the 1980s and early 1990s from its base at Truro Road in the town of St Austell, Cornwall. The company, founded by John Symes was one of the major producers of games and other softw ...

* Syzygy, a linking word game by Lewis Carroll, published in ''The Lady'' magazine * Syzygy, a Great Old One in the game '' Eldritch Horror (board game)'', introduced in the expansion Strange Remnants * Syzygy Co., an arcade game engineering company co-founded by

Nolan Bushnell Nolan Kay Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain. He has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consu ...

*SYZYGY, the title of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the

Netflix Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple lang ...

series

The OA The Oa ( ) () is a rocky peninsula in the southwest of the island of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland. It is an RSPB nature reserve. Area The area is roughly circular, with a radius of about 4 km, and connects with the rest of the island at a neck ...

Music

* Syzygy, an alternative electronica music duo featuring

Dominic Glynn Dominic Francis Glynn (born 27 September 1960) is an English electronic composer. Glynn is a prolific composer of music for television and film. His work includes the arrangement of the ''Doctor Who'' theme music which served as the series' ...

* Syzygy, composition by Del Tredici * Syzygys (band), a Japanese band

Albums

* ''Syzygy'' (EP), 1998, by Lynch Mob * ''Syzygy'' (LP), 2013, by Lucrecia Dalt * ''Syzygy'' (LP), 2015, by Blaue Blume

Songs

* "Syzygy", a track from the 1987 album ''

Michael Brecker Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in ...

'' * "Syzygy", a track by

Gene Loves Jezebel Gene Loves Jezebel are a British rock band formed in the early 1980s by twin brothers Michael Aston and Jay Aston. Initially associated with gothic rock and post-punk, their 1983 debut album ''Promise'' reached no.8 on the UK Indie Chart. Th ...

on the 1990 album ''Kiss of Life'' * "Syzygy, Part I", "Syzygy, Part II", and "Syzygy, Part III", tracks from the 2004 album '' Suns of the Tundra'' * "Syzygy", a track by

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) is an American classical guitar ensemble that was formed in 1980. It consists of John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Douglas Lora (who replaced Scott Tennant at the end of 2023) and Matthew Greif (who replac ...

on the 2012 ''LAGQ: Latin album'' * "Syzygy", a track by

Mickey Factz Mark Anthony Williams Jr. (born July 13, 1982), better known by his stage name Mickey Factz, is an American Hip hop music, hip hop recording artist from the Bronx borough of New York City, New York (state), New York. Early life Mickey Factz atten ...

on the 2015 mixtape "Y3" * "Syzygy", a track by Laurel Halo on the 2017 album ''

Dust Dust is made of particle size, fine particles of solid matter. On Earth, it generally consists of particles in the atmosphere that come from various sources such as soil lifted by wind (an aeolian processes, aeolian process), Types of volcan ...

'' * “Syzygy”, a track by Jazzuelle (ft. Simeon) from the 2020 Album Rogue