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

Examples of the zodiac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though the northern lights don’t have any direct correlation with the zodiac signs, these northern lights in particular could heighten our emotional sensitivity since they are triggered by solar activity. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 The Moon is focusing on your social partnerships — which is right in tune with your status as the Twins of the zodiac. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024 Venus will be roaming the emotional and loving shores of the zodiac sign Cancer from June 17 to July 11. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024 According to Chinese New Year, the dragon is the fifth animal in a 12-year cycle of the zodiac signs, following the Rabbit and before the Snake. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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