Western Astrological Signs
Signs meanings and characteristics
In Western astrology, astrological signs are the twelve
30 degree sectors that make up Earth's 360 degree orbit around the Sun.
The signs enumerate from the first day of spring known as the First
Point of Aries which is the vernal equinox. The Western astrological signs
are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The Western zodiac
originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by
Hellenistic culture. Each sign was named after a constellation the sun
annually moved through while crossing the sky. This observation is
emphasized in the simplified and popular sun sign astrology.
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Coded by Marta Hernandez
Western Astrological Signs
Signs meanings and characteristics
In Western astrology, astrological signs are the twelve 30 degree sectors that make up Earth's 360 degree orbit around the Sun. The signs enumerate from the first day of spring known as the First Point of Aries which is the vernal equinox. The Western astrological signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The Western zodiac originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by Hellenistic culture. Each sign was named after a constellation the sun annually moved through while crossing the sky. This observation is emphasized in the simplified and popular sun sign astrology.
Read moreCoded by Marta Hernandez