Definition of the Zodiac :
Zodiac which is the Greek word for“circle of animals,” is a celestial sphere in the sky within which the paths of the Sun, Moon and the planets are found. Simply put – the zodiac is a band of stars that encircle the earth. The size of the zodiac circle is 360 degrees. Through that circle runs a line that is called the “ecliptic.”
In astrology, the zodiac is divided into 12 zodiacal constellations (or, often referred to as the 12 signs of the zodiac). Each is named after a constellation through which the ecliptic passes in that region of the sky. The constellations (i.e. Astrological signs) begin with ARIES, followed in calendrical order by TAURUS, GEMINI, CANCER, LEO, VIRGO, LIBRA, SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, and ending with PISCES. Each sign of the zodiac has certain characteristics which are based on the sign and the planet that rules that sign.
ZODIAC SIGNS:
| Aries – first zodiacal sign March 21 – April 20 |
Libra – seventh zodiacal sign September 23 – October 22 |
| Taurus – second zodiacal sign April 21 – May 21 |
Scorpio – eighth zodiacal sign October 23 – November 21 |
| Gemini – third zodiacal sign May 22 – June 21 |
Sagittarius – ninth zodiacal sign November 22 – December 21 |
| Cancer – fourth zodiacal sign June 22 – July 22 |
Capricorn – tenth zodiacal sign December 22 – January 20 |
| Leo – fifth zodiacal sign July 23 – August 23 |
Aquarius – eleventh zodiacal sign January 21 – February 19 |
| Virgo – sixth zodiacal sign August 24 – September 22 |
Pisces – twelfth zodiacal sign February 20 – March 20 |