zodiac

zo·di·ac  (zd-k)

n.

1.

a. Astronomy A band of the celestial sphere extending about 8° to either side of the ecliptic that represents the path of the principal planets, the moon, and the sun.

b. In astrology, this band divided into 12 equal parts called signs, each 30° wide, bearing the name of a constellation for which it was originally named but with which it no longer coincides owing to the precession of the equinoxes.

c. A diagram or figure representing the zodiac.

2. A complete circuit; a circle.

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[Middle English, from Old French zodiaque, from Latin zdiacus, from Greek zidiakos (kuklos), (circle) of the zodiac, from zidion, small represented figure, zodiacal sign, diminutive of zion, living being; see zoon¹.]

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zo·dia·cal (-d-kl) adj.

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zodiac [ˈzəʊdɪˌæk]

n

1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) an imaginary belt extending 8° either side of the ecliptic, which contains the 12 zodiacal constellations and within which the moon and planets appear to move. It is divided into 12 equal areas, called signs of the zodiac, each named after the constellation which once lay in it

2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology a diagram, usually circular, representing this belt and showing the symbols, illustrations, etc., associated with each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, used to predict the future

3. Rare a complete circuit; circle

[from Old French zodiaque, from Latin zōdiacus, from Greek zōidiakos (kuklos) (circle) of signs, from zōidion animal sign, carved figure, from zōion animal]

zodiacal  [zəʊˈdaɪəkəl] adj

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zodiac  (zd-k)

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. See also equinox.

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Zodiac a recurrent series; a round; a set of twelve.

Examples: zodiac of the twelve apostles, 1631; of my expectations, 1609; of fcasts, 1856; of life, 1560; of learned lives, 1742; of wit, 1586.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin, sphere - the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected region, part - the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space" exaltation - the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence mansion, planetary house, sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, house - (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided Aquarius - a zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Capricornus and Pisces Aries - a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Pisces and Taurus Cancer - a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini Capricornus, Capricorn - a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius Gemini - a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic Leo - a zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo Libra - a small faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius Pisces - a large faint zodiacal constellation; between Aquarius and Aries Sagittarius - a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Scorpius and Capricornus Scorpius, Scorpio - a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius Taurus - a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere near Orion; between Aries and Gemini Virgo - a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra
	2.	zodiac - (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs diagram - a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon

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zodiac

Signs of the Zodiac

Aquarius (the Water Carrier), Aries (the Ram), Cancer (the Crab), Capricorn (the Goat), Gemini (the Twins), Leo (the Lion), Libra (the Scales), Pisces (the Fishes), Sagittarius (the Archer), Scorpio (the Scorpion), Taurus (the Bull), Virgo (the Virgin)

Chinese animal years

Chinese	English	Years
Shu	Rat	1960	1972	1984	1996	2008
Niu	Ox	1961	1973	1985	1997	2009
Hu	Tiger	1962	1974	1986	1998	2010
Tu	Hare	1963	1975	1987	1999	2011
Long	Dragon	1964	1976	1988	2000	2012
She	Serpent	1965	1977	1989	2001	2013
Ma	Horse	1966	1978	1990	2002	2014
Yang	Sheep	1967	1979	1991	2003	2015
Hou	Monkey	1968	1980	1992	2004	2016
Ji	Cock	1969	1981	1993	2005	2017
Gou	Dog	1970	1982	1994	2006	2018
Zhu	Boar	1971	1983	1995	2007	2019

Translations

zodiac [ˈzəʊdɪæk] N → zodíaco m

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zodiac [ˈzəʊdiæk] n → zodiaque m
the signs of the zodiac → les signes du zodiaque

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zodiac

n → Tierkreis m; signs of the zodiac → Tierkreiszeichen pl

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zodiac [ˈzəʊdɪæk] n → zodiaco

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