12 zodiac signs and symbols: 59 Photos
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The zodiac is divided along the ecliptic into 12 equal parts (signs), each occupying 30° of celestial longitude. These signs roughly correspond to the astronomical constellations with the following modern names: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Zodiac sign dates:
- Aries: March 21 – April 19.
- Taurus: April 20 – May 20.
- Gemini: May 21 – June 21.
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22.
- Leo: July 23 – August 22.
- Virgo: August 23 – September 22.
- Libra: September 23 – October 23.
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 21.
The orbits of the Moon and of the naked-eye planets also lie entirely within the zodiac. The zodiac was divided into 12 astrological signs, each occupying 1/12 (or 30°) of its great circle, by the Babylonians about 500 bce.
Ophiuchus, the 13th Sign of the Zodiac.
Cancer Signs. Sometimes, you may see the crab sign symbol depicted as a sideways “69” to represent crab claws or a woman's breast. Cancer, the water sign symbolized by the crab, is a creature of both strength and sensitivity. Ruled by the emotional Moon, Cancers wear their hearts on their sleeves.