zodiac

noun

Meaning

An imaginary belt in the sky divided into twelve signs, each named after a constellation, which the sun, moon, and planets appear to pass through.

Examples

  • Astrologers believe the position of the planets within the zodiac influences human personality traits.
  • She was born in late August, making her sign in the zodiac Virgo.

Synonyms: star sign, horoscope, constellation, celestial sphere