Zodiac Synonyms

zōdē-ăk
A band of the celestial sphere extending about eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic , representing the portion of the sky within which the paths of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets are found. In astrology, the zodiac is divided into 12 equal segments, each of which is named after a constellation through which the ecliptic passes in that region of the sky. The traditional beginning point of constellations is Aries, followed in calendrical order by Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. celestial meridian
  2. signs of the zodiac
  3. sky signs
  4. groups of stars
  5. groups of planets
  6. constellations

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Zodiac Sentence Examples

  • The whole subject of the history of the zodiac is very obscure.

  • The constellation and sign of the zodiac known as "the fishes" is treated under Pisces.

  • The Asfar malwashe, or "Book of the Zodiac," is astrological.

  • In the heavens she is amongst the signs of the zodiac as the constellation Virgo.

  • By Ur, Ruha, while P'tahil was engaged in his work of creation, became mother of three sets of seven, twelve and five sons respectively; all were translated by P'tahil to the heavenly firmament (like the Archons of Mani), the first group forming the planets and the next the signs of the zodiac, while the third is as yet undetermined.

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