12 SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
Why are there 12 Signs of the Zodiac?
The plane in which the Earth orbits the Sun is called the ecliptic and - as seen from the Earth - the Sun appears to move across the ecliptic during one year. This circle of 360 degrees is divided into 12 equal sectors of 30 degrees each. Each of these segments is represented by one of the Zodiac Signs. The Zodiac is the circle or belt, which the ancients said extend 8 degrees on either side of the ecliptic
What does the word Zodiac mean?
The word Zodiac literally means ‘circle of animals’. In the context of astrology it refers to the animal symbols of the great circle around which our Sun appears to move throughout the year. The Zodiac Animals symbolise the spiritual qualities present in the stars.
How are the 12 Signs Of The Zodiac Subdivided?
The 12 signs of the Zodiac are divided into masculine and feminine genders and active and passive qualities. The masculine star signs are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. The feminine star signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
What are the Quaternaries Of The Zodiac?
The 12 Signs Of The Zodiac are divided into three categories called the Cardinal Signs, The Fixed Signs and the Mutable Signs. The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Cardinal Signs have the qualities of being dynamic change, movement and vitality. The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. The fixed signs relate to stability, earthiness and fixity. Fixed signs exhibit great willpower. The Mutable signs include Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Mutable signs adaptable and interchangeable and capable of moulding and changing circumstances and situations.
What metals are associated with the 12 Zodiac Signs?
Aries-Scorpio: Iron
Taurus-Libra : Copper
Gemini-Virgo: Mercury
Cancer-Leo: Gold
Sagittarius-Pisces: Tin
Capricorn-Aquarius: Lead
What is the 13th Sign Of The Zodiac?
Some people argue that there is a lost sign of the Zodiac called Ophiuchus – also sometimes called Serpentarius, the Serpent Holder. The sign was associated with healing. It was never added to the Zodiac chart we know today.
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