A Chart Of The Constellations Of The Zodiac

A chart of the constellations of the zodiac

The constellations of the zodiac are found along the ecliptic, in a belt 16 degrees wide. This

belt can be subdivided into 12 sections each subtending 30 degrees, and including a

constellation called a sign of the zodiac. The sun has one of these behind it when it rises in

each month of the year, e.g. about 21 March Aries is behind the sun at sunrise; a month

later, the sun rises in Taurus, etc.

Spring signs

March 1 Aries.

April 2 Taurus.

May 3 Gemini.

Summer signs

June 4 Cancer.

July 5 Leo.

Aug. 6 Virgo.

Autumn signs

Sept. 7 Libra.

Oct. 8 Scorpio.

Nov. 9 Sagittarius.

Winter signs

Dec. 10 Capricorn.

Jan. 11 Aquarius.

Feb. 12 Pisces.

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