astrological signs zodiac

Astrological Signs: The Zodiac

The zodiac ( Greek zodiakos [kyklos], literally meaning "circle of

little animals") is an imaginary belt (area) of the sky (heavens) in

which the movements of the Sun, Moon and most of the planets take

place. It is astrologically divided into twelve equal parts, each with

a name and symbol. The twelve parts are connected with an exact time

of year, where their associations are thought to describe, or affect

various aspects of human life on Earth. The twelve divisions

(constellations) are called signs of the zodiac. The twelve

constellations from an eastward direction are: Aries (the Ram), Taurus

(the Bull), Gemini (the Twins), Cancer (the Crab), Leo (The Lion),

Virgo (the Virgin), Libra (the Scales), Scorpio (the Scorpion),

Sagittarius (the Archer, Capricornus (the Sea Goat), Aquarius (the

Water Bearer), and Pisces (the Fish).

This is also represented on a chart which links the twelve

constellations to twelve divisions of the year. It is believed that

these constellations or signs of the zodiac affect various aspects of

our life on Earth, and is thought to influence our personalities.

Thus, it is a tool used by astrologers to read, analyze, interpret and

predict the future of our lives.

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The Zodiac

symbol for aries

Aries (Ram): March 21-April 19

symbol of Taurus

Taurus (Bull): April 20-May 20

symbol for gemini

Gemini (Twins): May 21-June 20

symbol for cancer

Cancer (Crab): June 21-July 22

Leo (Lion): July 23-Aug. 22

Virgo (Virgin): Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Libra (Scales): Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Scorpio (Scorpion): Oct. 23-Nov. 21

Sagittarius (Archer): Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Capricorn (Goat): Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Aquarius (Water Bearer): Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Pisces (Fish): Feb. 19-March 20

Related Article:

Planetary (Earth) Year of the Nine Planets in the Solar system

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