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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The sun dives into the zodiac sign of cancer, packing what will be an intense cosmic punch. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Gemini, for instance, may be the socialite of the zodiac, but even this savvy, witty Air sign isn’t compatible with everyone. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Sure, there are several social butterflies across the zodiac—Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius, to name a few—but Geminis are famous for their magnetic eccentricity which captivates just about anyone in their orbit. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026 While the Seasons™️ charm motifs include the evil eye, symbols of the zodiac, the Tree of Life, a Sun and Moon, etc., customers can easily switch the discs made of lapis lazuli, malachite, mother of pearl, turquoise and other gem materials. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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