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Gemini ( ♊︎) ( / ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ / JEM-in-eye [ 2] Greek: Δίδυμοι, romanized : Dídymoi, Latin for "twins") is the third astrological sign in the zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between about May 21 to June 21. [ 3] Gemini is represented by the twins, Castor and Pollux, [ 4] known as the Dioscuri in Greek ...
Libra (♎︎) ( Ancient Greek: Ζυγός, romanized : Zygós, Latin for "scales") is the seventh astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans 180°–210° celestial longitude. [ 2] The Sun transits this sign on average between September 23 and October 23. [ 3][ 4] The symbol of the scales is based on the Scales of Justice held by Themis, the ...
The term "zodiac" may also refer to the region of the celestial sphere encompassing the paths of the planets corresponding to the band of about 8 arc degrees above and below the ecliptic. The zodiac of a given planet is the band that contains the path of that particular body; e.g., the "zodiac of the Moon" is the band of 5° above and below the ...
Astrology. Cancer (♋︎) ( Ancient Greek: Καρκίνος, romanized : Karkínos, lit. 'crab', Latin for the "Crab") is the fourth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. It spans from 90° to 120° celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately June 22 ...
The signs enumerate from the first day of spring, known as the First Point of Aries, which is the vernal equinox. The astrological signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. The Western zodiac originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by the Hellenistic ...
Virgo is one of the three Earth signs, alongside Capricornand Taurus. [6] Origins. [edit] The constellation Virgo has various origins in different mythologies. In most myths, Virgo is depicted as a virgin maiden[7]associated with wheat.[8] In Greekand Roman mythology, Virgo is related to Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, or her ...
The Rooster ( simplified Chinese: 鸡; traditional Chinese: 雞 / 鷄) is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rooster is represented by the Earthly Branch symbol 酉 . In the Tibetan zodiac and the Gurung zodiac, the bird is in place of the Rooster. [ 1][ 2]
Planet. Metals. v. t. e. Taurus ( ♉︎) ( Ancient Greek: Ταῦρος, romanized : Taûros, Latin for "bull") is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. It spans from 30° to 60° of the zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this area from around April to May 20. [ 2] Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus.