What is another word for the zodiac?

Pronunciation: [ðə zˈə͡ʊdɪˌak] (IPA)

The zodiac is a term commonly used to describe the 12 constellations that lie along the plane of the ecliptic. However, there are other words that can be used to refer to the zodiac such as the celestial sphere, the band of the zodiac, or the path of the sun. The astrological zodiac is another way of describing the same concept, as it refers to the alignment of the planets and stars in relation to the zodiac constellations. Other words that can be used to describe the zodiac in different contexts include horoscope, star chart, and astrological sign. Regardless of the term used, the zodiac plays an important role in astronomy and astrology, and continues to fascinate people around the world.

Synonyms for The zodiac:

What are the hypernyms for The zodiac?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The zodiac

  • We need not feel ashamed of flirting with the zodiac. the zodiac is well worth flirting with.
    Lillian Smith
  • Heroes have filled the zodiac of beneficent labors, and then given up their mortal part to the fire without a murmur. Sages and lawgivers have bent their whole nature to the search for truth, and thought themselves happy if they could buy, with the sacrifice of all temporal ease and pleasure, one seed for the future Eden. Poets and priests have strung the lyre with heart-strings, poured out their best blood upon the altar which, reare'd anew from age to age, shall at last sustain the flame which rises to highest heaven. What shall we say of those who, if not so directly, or so consciously, in connection with the central truth, yet, led and fashioned by a divine instinct, serve no less to develop and interpret the open secret of love passing into life, the divine energy creating for the purpose of happiness; — of the artist, whose hand, drawn by a preexistent harmony to a certain medium, moulds it to expressions of life more highly and completely organized than are seen elsewhere, and, by carrying out the intention of nature, reveals her meaning to those who are not yet sufficiently matured to divine it; of the philosopher, who listens steadily for causes, and, from those obvious, infers those yet unknown; of the historian, who, in faith that all events must have their reason and their aim, records them, and lays up archives from which the youth of prophets may be fed. The man of science dissects the statement, verifies the facts, and demonstrates connection even where he cannot its purpose·
    Margaret Fuller

Related words: astrology symbols, zodiac signs, horoscope symbols, astrology signs

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