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zodiac zodiac definition. A band of the sky along which the sun, the moon, and most of the planets move. It is divided into twelve parts, with each part named for a nearby constellation. Note: The twelve constellations, or signs, of the zodiac are important in astrology.
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Scorpio 1 the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21.  a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
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Zodiac Signs and Meanings When we look at our zodiac sign dates (that is, the date we were born indicating our zodiac signs and meanings) we are looking at our sun sign. Sun signs refer to the position of the sun upon the time of our birth. I have described this in a bit more detail on my about astrology page found here..
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Zodiac Scorpio (♏) (Greek: σκορπιός Skorpios; Latin: Scorpius) is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 210–240th degree of the zodiac, between 207.25 and 234.75 degree of celestial longitude.
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Who Was the Zodiac Killer? The Zodiac, also known as the Zodiac Killer, is an as-of-yet unidentified serial killer who was active in the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He definitely murdered five people and seriously injured two others over a ten month period between December 20, 1968 and October 11, 1969.
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Welcome to Symbols.com The Zodiac. In both astrology and historical astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude that are centered upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year.
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Gemini 2. Gemini-a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic. zodiac-a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes.
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Pisces (astrology) Pisces (♓) (/ˈpaɪsiːz/, pis'eez; Ancient Greek: ἰχθύες Ikhthyes) is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Pisces constellation. It spans the 330° to 360° of the zodiac, between 332.75° and 360° of celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac the sun transits this area on average between February 19 and March 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, the sun transits this area between approximately March 13 and April 13. The symbol of the fish is derived from the ichthyocentaurs, who aided Aphrodite when she was born from the sea.
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Zodiac Cancer is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Cancer. It spans the 90-120th degree of the zodiac, between 90 and 125.25 degree of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits this area on average between June 22 to July 22 each year.
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Chinese zodiac (October 2014) The Chinese zodiac is a classification scheme that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle. The 12-year cycle is an approximation to the 11.86-year orbital period of Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system.
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Leo (astrology) 1  Also called the Lion. the fifth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♌, having a fixed fire classification and ruled by the sun. The sun is in this sign between about July 23 and Aug 22. 2  a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
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- Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac is a classification scheme that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle. The 12-year cycle is an approximation to the 11.86-year orbital period of Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system.
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tropic of Cancer 1 Also called the Crab. the fourth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♋, having a cardinal water classification and ruled by the moon. The sun is in this sign between about June 21 and July 22.  Also called Moonchild. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
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astrology Noun. 1. astrology-a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon. star divination. zodiac - (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs.horoscopy-the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes.. (Astrology) the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities. 2. (Astronomy) the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy.
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The Chinese Zodiac The Chinese Zodiac. Author: Annie Wu Update: October 12, 2015 See all my travel articles Send feedback. The Chinese animal zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyaoww/ ‘born resembling’), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes.
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- Sun's path through the zodiac. The Zodiac is defined by 13 constellations that lie along the annual path of the sun across the sky. The Zodiac, the 12 signs listed in a horoscope, is closely tied to how the Earth moves through the heavens.The signs are derived from the constellations that mark out the path on which the sun appears to travel over the course of a year.he Zodiac, the 12 signs listed in a horoscope, is closely tied to how the Earth moves through the heavens. The signs are derived from the constellations that mark out the path on which the sun appears to travel over the course of a year.
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The ZodiacThe Secrets of the Signs The twelve divisions are called the Signs of the Zodiac. The beginning of the Zodiac is deemed to be the first degree of Aries, marked in the Tropical Zodiac by the vernal equinox, at the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Tropicana Las Vegas In the 1960s, the Tropicana fared poorly from competition with larger hotels like Caesars Palace and the Las Vegas Hilton. Houssels sold out in 1968 to Trans-Texas Airways. Deil Gustafson took control in 1971, but sold a 51% share to chemical heiress Mitzi Stauffer Briggs in 1975.
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Welcome to Zodiac Signs Meanings Find meanings, characteristics, descriptions, explanation, personality traits and physical features of various zodiac signs. Definition: The term zodiac comes from Ancient Greek Zodiakos Kyklos and refers to a ‘circle of the animals.’. The Zodiac consists of 12(twelve) different sun signs. Date of birth of a person determines which zodiac sign belongs to him.
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Virgo Definition of Virgo for English Language Learners. : 1  the sixth sign of the zodiac that comes between Leo and Libra and that has a virgin as its symbol. : 2  a person born under the sign of Virgo : a person born between August 23 and September 22.
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libra 1 1. (Astronomy) astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic. 2. (Astrology) astrology. a. Also called: the Scales or the Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus.
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astrology Definition of astrology. 1  1 archaic : astronomy. 2  2 : the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects.
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astrology astrology definition. A study of the positions and relationships of the sun, moon, stars, and planets in order to judge their influence on human actions. Astrology, unlike astronomy, is not a scientific study and has been much criticized by scientists. (See zodiac.)
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HOROSCOPE 1. a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets. 2. a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place. Familiarity information: HOROSCOPE used as a noun is rare.
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Definitions &Translations Historically, these twelve divisions are called signs. Essentially, the zodiac is a celestial coordinate system, or more specifically an ecliptic coordinate system, which takes the ecliptic as the origin of latitude, and the position of the Sun at vernal equinox as the origin of longitude.
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The Zodiac and Its Signs The word zodiac is derived from the Greek ζωδιακός (zodiakos), which means a circle of animals, or, as some believe, little animals.. It is the name given by the old pagan astronomers to a band of fixed stars about sixteen degrees wide, apparently encircling the earth.he Zodiac and Its Signs. IT is difficult for this age to estimate correctly the profound effect produced upon the religions, philosophies, and sciences of antiquity by the study of the planets, luminaries, and constellations. Not without adequate reason were the Magi of Persia called the Star Gazers.