astrological sign meaning
ENWAstrological sign
- In Western astrology, astrological signs are the twelve 30º sectors of the ecliptic, starting at the vernal equinox (one of the intersections of the ecliptic with the celestial equator), also known as the First Point of Aries.
- The concept of the zodiac originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by Hellenistic culture.
- The twelve sector division of the ecliptic constitutes astrology's primary frame of reference when considering the positions of celestial bodies, from a geocentric point of view, so that we may find, for instance, the Sun in 23º Aries (23º longitude),
- NounPLastrological signsPREastro-
- (astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology.
- (astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology.
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