the band of space extending about 8 degrees on each side of the path followed by the Sun and containing the path of the planets; this region divided into 12 equal parts (called 'the signs of the Zodiac') named after 12 groups of stars
declaration made in advance
Cases of word usage
1) the Water Carrier, the eleventh sign of the zodiac (Aquarius)
2) the third sign of the zodiac (gemini)
3) the Lion, the fifth sign of the zodiac (leo)
4) the Scales or Balance, the seventh sign of the zodiac (libra)
5) the Fish, twelfth sign of the zodiac (pisces)
6) the Archer, ninth sign of the zodiac (saggitarius)
7) the Scorpion, eight sign of the zodiac (scorpio)
8) the Bull, second sign of the zodiac (taurus)
9) the Virgin, sixth sign of the zodiac (virgo)
