the zodiac

noun

: an area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through viewed as a belt of 12 constellations
the 12 signs of the zodiac

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Aquarius is the rebel, inventor and humanitarian of the zodiac, so Mercury’s journey through this Air sign pushes us to look at the world through a radically different lens — or at the very least, your own, unique way of thinking. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 The Star tarot card aligns with the zodiac sign Aquarius. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 27 Jan. 2025 What are the earth signs, and what's the difference between them? Earth signs—Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn—are the steady, practical builders of the zodiac. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025 The watch includes subdials that indicate the name of the year, the zodiac animal, and the corresponding natural element, all elegantly arranged for easy reading. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the zodiac 

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“The zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20zodiac. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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