How to Use zodiac in a Sentence

zodiac

noun
  • For the Vietnamese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Cat.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023
  • And this year the dog, the eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, is paired with earth.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2018
  • The Year of the Ox, the second in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Its thousands of glass pieces are cut like fish scales, and the signs of the zodiac adorn the top of the dome.
    Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 6 July 2017
  • Each year is named for one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac.
    Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic, 6 Feb. 2016
  • Starting March 19, the Sun lights up Aries, the first sign of the zodiac and the ruler the head, the place where ideas begin.
    Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 1 Mar. 2020
  • For the first of the October zodiac signs, the time has come.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Since Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, it’s not matured yet.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The past few weeks have prepared you for a new trip around the zodiac.
    Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 29 Mar. 2018
  • To me, Virgos are one of the most boring signs in the zodiac.
    Tynan Sinks, Allure, 26 Oct. 2018
  • To start, think of Saturn as the strict daddy of the zodiac.
    Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 17 May 2021
  • Want to learn more about the Chinese zodiac and the Lunar New Year to come?
    Frances Lee, Woman's Day, 19 Jan. 2023
  • As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries likes to be the center of attention.
    Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 11 July 2022
  • Skip straight to your sign: Aries, a fiery and ambitious ram is the first sign of the zodiac.
    Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is therefore said to hold the lessons of all the other signs inside of it.
    Emily Newhouse, Allure, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, so during this new moon, don't be afraid to be the first to do something.
    Randon Rosenbohm, Allure, 31 Mar. 2019
  • The Scorpion is the most deep and intense sign of the zodiac.
    Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2020
  • Read on for your love horoscope for the month of May, per your zodiac sign.
    Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
  • Some are shaped like food, some like symbols of the zodiac.
    Katherine Rodeghier, chicagotribune.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and yes, that's why Aries love getting their way and going first.
    Allure, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The tiger is the third animal of the 12-year cycle in the Chinese zodiac.
    Marilisa Barbieri, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022
  • The zodiac’s Crab is the fierce protector of her pearls.
    Colin Bedell, Cosmopolitan, 21 Jan. 2018
  • Here’s what else your zodiac sign can expect from the new moon in Pisces.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Wear a stylish ring that shows off your zodiac sign in a subtle, stylish way.
    Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the sign in which this retrograde is happening.
    Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 27 Jan. 2020
  • The Year of the Rabbit — or Cat, in the Vietnamese zodiac — is supposed to bring a more peaceful time.
    Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The four elements are fire, earth, air, and water, and each one rules over 3 of the 12 zodiac signs.
    Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Here are some ideas about where to retire based on your zodiac sign to make the most of your golden years.
    Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
  • As the series returns for season 21 on Sept. 26, find out which character relates most to your zodiac sign.
    Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Users are first prompted to input their idea for a jewelry piece, which can range in specificity from a simple style like a chainlink bracelet to a more intricate piece like a zodiac pendant necklace with gemstones.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

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