Zodiac Model Descriptions Final

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AriesAries also calledalso called “the Ram” “the Ram” is the first constellationis the first constellation of the zodiac located along the ecliptic betweenof the zodiac located along the ecliptic between Pisces to the East and Taurus to the West. AriesPisces to the East and Taurus to the West. Aries may be seen in the Northern Hemisphere during themay be seen in the Northern Hemisphere during the

late winter and early spring. This tiny, faintlate winter and early spring. This tiny, faint constellation is seen just north of the ecliptic. Theconstellation is seen just north of the ecliptic. The brightest star in Aries is Hamal, Arabic for “Lamb”.brightest star in Aries is Hamal, Arabic for “Lamb”.

CancerCancer or sometimes calledor sometimes called “the Crab” “the Crab” is ais a constellation of the zodiac that is shaped like aconstellation of the zodiac that is shaped like a crab. This dim constellation, the faintest of thecrab. This dim constellation, the faintest of the entire Zodiac, contains no stars brighter than fourthentire Zodiac, contains no stars brighter than fourth magnitude, none of which can be seen by the nakedmagnitude, none of which can be seen by the naked eye. Cancer is seen along the ecliptic and is locatedeye. Cancer is seen along the ecliptic and is located between Leo and Gemini.between Leo and Gemini.



LeoLeo oror “the Lion” “the Lion” is a constellation of the zodiac that isis a constellation of the zodiac that is shaped like a lion. Leo is seen along the Milky Way inshaped like a lion. Leo is seen along the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere along the ecliptic betweenthe Northern Hemisphere along the ecliptic between Virgo and Cancer. TheVirgo and Cancer. The brightest star brightest star in Leo, isin Leo, is RegulusRegulus

meaning "little king" which is the “heart” of Leo. Themeaning "little king" which is the “heart” of Leo. The second-brightest star second-brightest star , is, is DenebolaDenebola meaning "tail of themeaning "tail of the lion", and thelion", and the third-brightest star third-brightest star , is, is AlgiebaAlgieba meaningmeaning "forehead"."forehead".

Aquarius is a constellation best seen in the fallAquarius is a constellation best seen in the fall and is situated between the zodiac constellationsand is situated between the zodiac constellations

of Pisces and Capricorn. The main shape of of Pisces and Capricorn. The main shape of Aquarius consists of a boy or man holding a waterAquarius consists of a boy or man holding a water jar from which water is pouring out. jar from which water is pouring out. Aquarius isAquarius is one of the oldest of the recognized constellationsone of the oldest of the recognized constellations along the zodiac.along the zodiac.



Capricornus or CapricornCapricornus or Capricorn or “the Goat” isor “the Goat” is the tenth constellation of the zodiac.the tenth constellation of the zodiac. Capricornus is a Latin word which literallyCapricornus is a Latin word which literally meansmeans “horned male goat” “horned male goat” oror “horned“horned goat” goat” . It resembles a “sea-goat” whose. It resembles a “sea-goat” whose upper body looks like a goat while the lowerupper body looks like a goat while the lower body is shaped like a fish. Capricorn is seenbody is shaped like a fish. Capricorn is seen along the ecliptic between Sagittarius andalong the ecliptic between Sagittarius and Aquarius.Aquarius.

To the ancients, it represented a To the ancients, it represented a centaur centaur or a half-or a half-man, half-horse archer who was aiming its bow atman, half-horse archer who was aiming its bow at Scorpio (the next constellation) which bit Orion (theScorpio (the next constellation) which bit Orion (the Hunter). Its central section or the archer's chest alsoHunter). Its central section or the archer's chest also



resembles a teapot. The center of the Milky Wayresembles a teapot. The center of the Milky Way Galaxy is in the direction of Sagittarius.Galaxy is in the direction of Sagittarius.



PiscesPisces calledcalled “the Fish” “the Fish” is a faintis a faint equatorial constellation of the zodiac.equatorial constellation of the zodiac.

It is considered last of all theIt is considered last of all the constellations. Pisces is seen alongconstellations. Pisces is seen along the ecliptic between Aries andthe ecliptic between Aries and Aquarius. The constellation of PiscesAquarius. The constellation of Pisces can be found rising in the eveningcan be found rising in the evening sky in fall.sky in fall. Eta PisciumEta Piscium is the brightestis the brightest star in the constellation Pisces.star in the constellation Pisces.

LibraLibra / “the Balance or Scales” is seen along/ “the Balance or Scales” is seen alongthe ecliptic between Virgo and Scorpio.the ecliptic between Virgo and Scorpio.

Libra is fairly faint considering that it has noLibra is fairly faint considering that it has nofirst magnitude star. In the Northernfirst magnitude star. In the Northern Hemisphere, Libra is best viewed in theHemisphere, Libra is best viewed in the spring months. Libra was once part of thespring months. Libra was once part of the constellation Virgo and then became a partconstellation Virgo and then became a part of the claws of Scorpio. As the newestof the claws of Scorpio. As the newest

zodiac constellation, Libra is the only one of zodiac constellation, Libra is the only one of the twelve zodiacs on the ecliptic that is notthe twelve zodiacs on the ecliptic that is not

named for a living creature. The Scales arenamed for a living creature. The Scales are



used to symbolize balance or the weighingused to symbolize balance or the weighing of goods or issues.of goods or issues.

Scorpius or ScorpioScorpius or Scorpio sometimes “thesometimes “the Scorpion” is a zodiac constellation thatScorpion” is a zodiac constellation that can be seen in the summer sky.can be seen in the summer sky. It is aIt is a large constellation located in thelarge constellation located in the southern hemisphere near the center of southern hemisphere near the center of the Milky Way.the Milky Way. This constellation is seen This constellation is seen

along the ecliptic between Libra andalong the ecliptic between Libra and Sagittarius. The brightest star in ScorpioSagittarius. The brightest star in Scorpio isis Antares, Antares, aa red Supergiant star red Supergiant star that isthat is about 500 light-years away from Earthabout 500 light-years away from Earth and is about 230 times as big as theand is about 230 times as big as the Sun.Sun.

SagittariusSagittarius is theis the 99thth constellationconstellation of the zodiac. It isof the zodiac. It is located in thelocated in the

ecliptic betweenecliptic between Scorpio andScorpio and Capricorn.Capricorn.

AquariusAquarius or “theor “the Water Bearer” isWater Bearer” is

a fainta faint constellation isconstellation is seen along theseen along the



ecliptic. The sunecliptic. The sun passes throughpasses through

Aquarius fromAquarius from mid-Februarymid-February until mid-March.until mid-March.



VirgoVirgo or “the Virgin” is theor “the Virgin” is the sixth constellation of thesixth constellation of the

zodiac. It is located alongzodiac. It is located along the ecliptic between Leothe ecliptic between Leo and Libra. It could easily beand Libra. It could easily be located through thelocated through the brightest star in Virgo isbrightest star in Virgo is

SpicaSpica meaning "ear of meaning "ear of wheat". Virgo is thewheat". Virgo is thesecond-largest second-largest among theamong the 88 constellations, just88 constellations, just following after thefollowing after the

constellation below it,constellation below it, HydraHydra or the Water Snake.or the Water Snake. Virgo looks so big becauseVirgo looks so big because of the great distancesof the great distances between its few stars.between its few stars.



GeminiGemini or "the Twins" is oneor "the Twins" is one of the constellations of theof the constellations of the

zodiac, located along thezodiac, located along the ecliptic between Taurus andecliptic between Taurus and Cancer. It is easy to see theCancer. It is easy to see the picture of two stick figurespicture of two stick figures representing the twins,representing the twins, Castor Castor andand Pollux Pollux . In Greek. In Greek

myth, the twins were sons of myth, the twins were sons of Leda and Zeus. The heads of Leda and Zeus. The heads of the twins are represented bythe twins are represented by stars that are named for thestars that are named for the mythological characters.mythological characters.

Pollux Pollux is the brighter of theis the brighter of the two stars and the one on thetwo stars and the one on the left.left. Pollux Pollux is a yellow-orangeis a yellow-orange giant star.giant star. Castor Castor is a hotis a hot white star system consistingwhite star system consisting of four members.of four members.



Taurus Taurus or “the Bull” isor “the Bull” is the 2the 2ndnd constellationconstellation

of the zodiac. Taurusof the zodiac. Taurus is a large andis a large and prominentprominent constellation. Thisconstellation. This constellation is seenconstellation is seen

along the eclipticalong the ecliptic between Aries andbetween Aries and Gemini. ThisGemini. This constellation is easilyconstellation is easily seen because of itsseen because of its

distinctive “Y” shape.distinctive “Y” shape. The brightest star in The brightest star in Taurus is Taurus is Aldebaran Aldebaran,, anan orange-red giant orange-red giant which is the thirteenthwhich is the thirteenth brightest star in thebrightest star in the heavens. The starheavens. The star



Aldebaran Aldebaran is one of is one of the bull's eyes.the bull's eyes.



the Zodiacthe ZodiacZodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along theZodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the

ecliptic or the apparent path around the sun across the sky,ecliptic or the apparent path around the sun across the sky,going through the constellations. The constellations of thegoing through the constellations. The constellations of the zodiacs divide the ecliptic into twelve (12) equal zones of zodiacs divide the ecliptic into twelve (12) equal zones of celestial longitude. The termcelestial longitude. The term zodiac zodiac comes from the Latincomes from the Latin

z z ōōdiacusdiacus meaningmeaning “circle of animals”.“circle of animals”.

• This term remains though some of the new zodiac signs are This term remains though some of the new zodiac signs are

not named from animals.not named from animals.Examples:Examples: Libra, Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo.Libra, Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo.

•• The zodiac is recognized as the first known family of The zodiac is recognized as the first known family of constellations.constellations.

• The movement of the Sun through each sign corresponds The movement of the Sun through each sign corresponds roughly to equal number of days each year.roughly to equal number of days each year.

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