The astronomical division of the sky contains paths through which the moon, sun, and major planets all travel.
This is called the zodiac and it is considered to be contain twelve segments covering some thirty degrees, and each of these have acquired Greco-Roman tradition names for a group of stars called a constellation.
These names are often of animals and mythological characters.
Each of these are zodiac or star signs.
The measurements for the star signs were taken from the vernal equinox point but due to its movement along the ecliptic, the zodiac constellations do not properly correspond to the thirty degree segments.
The word zodiac comes from a Greek word meaning animal and most of the star signs represent an animal.
One determines their zodiac sign and symbol by their birth month and day.
Below is a chart listing star signs, their symbols, and dates.
Date Symbol Zodiac Sign March 21-April 20 Ram Aries April 21-May 21 Bull Taurus May 22-June 22 Twins Gemini June 23-July 23 Crabs Cancer July 24-August 23 Lion Leo August 24-September 24 Virgin Virgo September 24-Octorber23 Scale Libra October 24-November 23 Scorpion Scorpio November 23-December 22 Archer Sagittarius December 23-January 19 Goat Capricorn January 20-February 19 Water Aquarius February 20-March 20 Fish Pisces Astrological traditions study the influence of celestial bodies on the lives of humans.
Star signs are use to interpret an astrological chart that is often centered on time and place of an event being charted.
Each person sharing the same star sign is said to have many similar and shared characteristics.
There are four sets of signs that are associated with the four classic elements.
Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio are known as "water" signs while Aquarius, Libra and Gemini are known as "air" signs.
Capricorn, Virgo and Taurus are the "earth" signs.
Many theories and much research have been done on the zodiac signs and their influence over the lives of many has been great.
Some pay no attention to these signs or their meanings and other have used these signs to try to predict upcoming historical events as well as Armageddon or the end of days.
Most people follow their signs by reading horoscopes published in various locations such as newspapers, magazines, and even online.
Others have turned to psychics to help them determine the position of their stars and help them learn of any forthcoming good fortune.