Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus The Zodiac is divided into 12 sections along which the sun travels among the stars. Each section is named after the constellation situated within its limits. Gemini Cancer Signs of the Zodiac The names of the zodiacal signs are: Capricornus, the Goat; Aquarius, the Water Bearer; Pisces, the Fishes; Aries, the Ram; Taurus, the Bull; Gemini, the Twins; Cancer, the Crab; Leo, the Lion; Virgo, the Virgin; Libra, the Balance; Scorpio, the Scorpion; and Sagittarius, the Archer. Leo Virgo It is believed that the signs of the zodiac originated in Mesopotamia as early as 2000 B.C. The Greeks adopted the symbols and passed them on to other civilisations. Libra Scorpio Sagittarius The Chinese also adopted the 12-fold division, but called the signs rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, hen, dog, and pig. They give the name of each animal, or sign, to their year.

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