
The Zodiac Signs
The zodiac signs are then further divided into four groups: fire signs (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo), water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) and earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo). Each of these four groups is further divided into four quadrants on a circle. This division is based on Earth’s daily rotation and relates to various aspects of life, such as relationships, finances, and travel. On the other hand, the division of the twelve zodiac signs is based on the year-long rotation around the sun and relates to different character traits and areas of life, such as affection, speech, and writing.
Each planet is associated with two different zodiac signs, while the sun and moon are represented by one symbol each. When astrology was in its infancy, Babylonians truly believed that the celestial bodies in the heavens possessed distinct powers. The original zodiac chart is not without its flaws, in any case. As we have seen, the signs and constellations were chosen to correspond to the position of the sun relative to the Earth. Since its creation, the Earth has moved on its axis, so now the dates used to mark the signs do not really match up to the constellation they are paired with. So, in reality, the zodiac sign dates correspond to the sign right before it.