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

The dates shift slightly each year due to the position of the zodiac. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024

Sofía Vergara The actress plays Cancer on the zodiac council. —Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

In the zodiac, signs are split into two categories: active (Fire and Air) and passive (Water and Earth). —Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

This fire sign is distinctive in the zodiac world and is best-known for its curiosity, passion, adaptability, and thirst for knowledge and adventure. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024

The Babylonians, living 2,500 years ago in Iraq and Syria, first divided the sky into the zodiac. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

The Dragon represents strength and great leadership and is one of the most popular signs in the zodiac. —Aj Willingham, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024

According to Chinese folklore, the dragon was one of 12 animals that raced to the Jade Emperor in a competition that would determine the order of the zodiac signs. —Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024

The only mythical creature among the 12 animals in the zodiac (compared to last year’s rabbit, or cat in Vietnamese communities), the dragon symbolizes great power and strength, and an auspicious future. —Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024