(now archaic) Afflicted by the astrological influence of a planet; struck down with amazement or shock; panic-stricken. from 17th c.
1723, Charles Walker, Memoirs of Sally Salisbury, VI:I protest I know not what Face the Moon bore at that time, but I am sure I appear'd like one Planet-struck, and retir'd, more fit indeed for a Grave than a Mistress.
1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society 2012, p. 613:To be thus ‘planet-struck’ or ‘blasted’ was to be suddenly and inexplicably affected by a paralysing disease, apoplexy or other kind of sudden death.
