the zodiac
noun
: an area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through viewed as a belt of 12 constellations
the 12 signs of the zodiac
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As the twins of the zodiac, Gemini parents are playful, adaptable, and quick on their feet.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
The upper tier is devoted to mythological scenes featuring the Roman god associated with each month; the middle band, the signs of the zodiac; and the lowest register, the everyday lives of humans, depicted through seasonal activities.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
For instance, while Aries is often considered the passionate go-getter of the zodiac, Saturn prioritizes the structure surrounding the situation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025
Neptune retrograde in Aries commences on July 4th and ends on December 10th, taking a backward dip into the zodiac sign Pisces on October 22nd.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 June 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
The upper tier is devoted to mythological scenes featuring the Roman god associated with each month; the middle band, the signs of the zodiac; and the lowest register, the everyday lives of humans, depicted through seasonal activities.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
For instance, while Aries is often considered the passionate go-getter of the zodiac, Saturn prioritizes the structure surrounding the situation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025
Neptune retrograde in Aries commences on July 4th and ends on December 10th, taking a backward dip into the zodiac sign Pisces on October 22nd.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the zodiac
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“The zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20zodiac. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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