Definition

The belt of 12 constellations along the ecliptic plane through which the sun appears to move throughout the year, forming the basis of astrological signs and birth charts. Each constellation corresponds to a roughly 30-day period and a set of astrological attributes.

Example Usage

I was born in November, so I'm in the Scorpio part of the zodiac.

Origin

From Greek 'zodiakos kyklos' meaning 'circle of animals,' as most of the constellations are represented by animal or creature symbols.

Fun Fact

The zodiac was conceived by the Babylonians around 2100 BCE and divided into 12 equal sections for astrological predictions.

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