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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Beyond the zodiac lyric in the bridge, listeners have also been analyzing other lyrics for possible ties to Partridge. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2026 Jules has a deep emotional nature, which aligns with the zodiac's demeanor; both are known to have extreme feelings. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 Pongal also celebrates the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of makara. Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Scorpios are the edgy girls of the zodiac world, and as such, their wedding jewelry should cause a scene, Wegman says. Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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