“Written In the stars”Constellations of the Zodiac

History of your zodiacEach of the 12 signs of the Zodiac represents a story according to Greek Mythology: Match your birth month & date to the zodiac sign that represents you in the handout; to read the fascinating story that represents you.

Winter SignsGemini, Cancer, and LeoThese signs are best viewed in our Northern

Hemisphere during the winter months

GEMINILocated at 60 degrees longitude; Gemini is also known as “The Twins”: When searching for the constellation of Gemini locate the eyes of the twins first.

Located at 90 degrees longitude –Cancer; And is also known as “The Crab Nebular”

Cancer

Leo

Located at 120 degrees longitude – Leo is also known as “The Lion”

Spring signsVIRGO, LIBRA, SCORPIO

Best viewed in our Northern Hemisphere during Spring

Virgo

Located at 150 degrees longitude – Virgo is also known as; “The Virgin”

Libra

Located at 180 degrees longitude – Libra; also known as “The Scales”

Scorpio

Located at 210 degrees longitude – Scorpio, also known as; “The Scorpion”

Autumn signsAries, Taurus, & Pisces - Best viewed in our Northern Hemisphere in Autumn

Aries

Located at 0 degree longitude, Aries; also known as; “The Ram”

taurus

Located at 30 degrees longitude, is Taurus; also known as “The Bull”

pisces

Located at 330 degrees longitude –Pisces; also known as “The Fishes”

Summer signsSagittarius, Capricorn, & Aquarius

Best viewed in our Northern HemisphereSummer months.

Sagittarius

Located at 240 degrees longitude – Sagittarius; also known as “The Archer”

Capricorn

Located at 270 degrees longitude – Capricorn; also known as “The Sea Goat”;

Aquarius

Located at 300 degrees longitude –Aquarius; also known as “The Water Carrier”

Conclusion“In ancient Greece, the signs of the Greek zodiac were identified with twelve groups of stars (constellations) which we can see in the night sky at different times of the year”. The constellations were also said to be affiliated with the four elements that are: earth, air, fire, and water. The word zodiac in Greek means circle of animals, the meaning of animals pertaining to all living creatures; each myth being associated with either animals or humans. The Zodiac, according to astrology, represents people born during certain months or dates throughout the year. Depending on what day an individual was born, determines what sign represents them in the zodiac.