Astrology has been part of the human experience for thousands of years, and many people still observe these traditions. These 12 constellations correspond to different months and days of the year.
Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
This celestial body is represented by the Water Bearer in ancient Greek mythology, a beautiful Phrygian youth.
Pisces: February 19 – March 20
This astrological sign is based on centaurian sea-gods that had the tail of a fish and the upper body of a male human.
Aries: March 21 – April 19
The celestial body Aries is associated with fire. The sign represents the ram with golden fleece in Greek mythology.
Taurus: April 20 – May 20
Taurus, otherwise known as “The Bull,” signifies the Cretan Bull that fathered the Minotaur in Greek mythology.
Gemini: May 21 – June 20
Gemini is represented by “The Twins”. This celestial body has its origins in the Dioscuri of Greek mythology.
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
Cancer is also known as “The Crab” or Karakinos, which is the giant crab from Greek mythology.
Leo: July 23 – August 22
This celestial body is, known by the sign of The Lion, is based on the Nemean Lion of Greek mythology.
Virgo: August 23 – September 22
Virgo is represented by the Maiden, based on Astraea, who was an immortal Goddess from Greek mythology.
Libra: September 23 – October 22
Represented by Scales that refer to the Scales of Justice of Themis, the Greek personification of divine law.
Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
The Scorpion is based on a giant scorpion in Greek mythology that was sent by Gaia to kill Orion.
Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
Known from the symbol of the centaur Chiron, who mentored Achilles in the art of archery in Greek mythology.
Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
Capricorn is based on Enki, who was the Sumerian primordial god of wisdom and waters.
Today, countless people still consult their horoscope to see what the future has in store, and many more consider their astrological sign to be of special significance.
