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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Virgo is the zodiac’s editor-in-chief, the one with the red pen in hand, ready to make notes of errors and polish every sentence. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This is the zodiac sign that thinks outside the box, does things in unconventional ways, and according to the astrologer, loves anything with surprising function—such as this classic red candy. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025 The collection kicks off this weekend with Virgo season and will update it throughout the year as the zodiac wheel turns. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025 The collection will be updated throughout the year to keep pace with the zodiac calendar. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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