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 Balancing these cardinal energies (also known as the initiators of the zodiac) can feel like we’re being pulled in multiple directions, as the pressure to make decisions or take action can feel overwhelming. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The Sun starts things off by taking a swing at Mars, causing self-doubt, frustration, and anger all round the zodiac. Jennifer Culp, Them, 11 Oct. 2024 Known as our cosmic messenger, Mercury (the planet of communication and business) will move through the zodiac sign from Sept. 26 through Oct. 13. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 This October, the first new moon falls in the zodiac sign of Libra, bringing a new sense of balance and equilibrium. Meg Walters, Glamour, 1 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2024.

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