zodiac
The name derives from a Greek word meaning
"a little animal".
The zodiac is a zone of the heavens which contains the paths of the sun, moon, and
principal planets.
It is divided into twelve parts of 30 degrees each, which are named for constellations.
Each division was originally named for the constellations which it contained.
However, the stars follow a sidereal year which is about 24 minutes longer than a solor
year.
As a result, the constellations shift westward by about one degree every 72 years.
The zodiac was initially a division of the year, i.e.
twelve months.
Today it is more associated with astrological prediction.
Any astrologer who believes that it is the position of the stars that sets your fate
may be distraught to learn that now the sun is not among the stars of the Aries
constellation until it is in the path named for Taurus.
 Aries, March 21 to April 19/20. The Ram.
Taurus, April 20 to May 20. The Bull.
Gemini, May 21 to June 20. The Twins.
Cancer, June 21 to July 22. The Crab.
Leo, July 23 to August 22. The Lion.
Virgo, August 23 to September 22. The Virgin.
Libra, September 23 to October 22. The Balance.
Scorpio, October 23/24 to November 22. The Scorpion.
Sagittarius, November 23. The Archer.
Capricorn, December 22 to January 19. The Goat.
Aquarius, January 20 to February 19. The Water Bearer.
Pisces, February 20 to March 20. The Fish.
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