zodiac

Meanings

• noun

  A group of twelve stars traditionally representing the path of the Sun and the Moon as they move across the celestial sphere throughout the year.

  - "The zodiac is divided into twelve equal signs."
  - "Each person's horoscope is based on their star sign in the zodiac."

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Variants

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zodiac , zodiacal , zodiacs , the zodiac

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'zodiakos,' meaning 'little animal,' due to the twelve signs representing animals in the zodiac.

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Trivia

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1. The zodiac is not based on the constellations, but rather on the positions of the Sun at different times of the year.

2. The dates of the zodiac signs can vary slightly depending on the cultural tradition.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods and goddesses represented by the zodiac signs had the power to influence human lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astrology: A belief system that studies the positions and movements of celestial bodies as they relate to human affairs and the natural world.

2. Horoscope: A chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth, used to interpret their personality and future predictions.

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Culture

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The zodiac has been used in astrology for thousands of years to study the influences of stars and planets on human life. It is also used in various art forms, such as painting and sculpture.

How to Memorize "zodiac"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle divided into twelve equal parts, each representing a sign of the zodiac.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each sign of the zodiac with an animal or element: Aries with the ram, Taurus with the bull, Gemini with the twins, and so on.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the order of the signs: Ram, Bull, Twins, Crab, Lion, Virgin, Libra, Scorpion, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Fish.

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