Skip to main content
Cosmic Nebula
Back to dictionary

Zodiac

The zodiac is the circle of twelve signs through which the Sun appears to travel over the course of a year. Its name comes from the Greek word "zoon" (animal), since many signs are represented by animals.

Related terms

Want to know where Zodiac appears in your chart?

In Cosmic Moment, you can view your personal astrology chart for free.

View your chart — free