The zodiac is a diagram used by astrologers to represent the positions of the planets and stars. It is divided into twelve sections, each of which has its own name and symbol. The zodiac is used to try to calculate the influence of the planets, especially on someone's life.
...the twelve signs of the zodiac.
zodiac in British English
(ˈzəʊdɪˌæk)
noun
1.
an imaginary belt extending 8° either side of the ecliptic, which contains the 12 zodiacal constellations and within which the moon and planets appear to move. It is divided into 12 equal areas, called signs of the zodiac, each named after the constellation which once lay in it
zodiacal constellation
2. astrology
a diagram, usually circular, representing this belt and showing the symbols, illustrations, etc, associated with each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, used to predict the future
3. rare
a complete circuit; circle
Derived forms
zodiacal (zəʊˈdaɪəkəl)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Old French zodiaque, from Latin zōdiacus, from Greek zōidiakos (kuklos) (circle) of signs, from zōidion animal sign, carved figure, from zōion animal
zodiac in American English
(ˈzoʊdiˌæk)
noun
1.
a beltlike zone in the sky extending for about eight degrees on either side of the apparent path of the sun and including the paths of the moon and the principal planets: it is divided into twelve equal parts, or signs, each named for a different constellation
2.
a figure or diagram representing the zodiac and its signs: used in astrology
3. Rare
a circle or circuit
Derived forms
zodiacal (zoˈdiacal) (ˈzoʊˈdaɪəkəl)
adjective
Word origin
ME zodiak < MFr zodiaque < L zodiacus, zodiac < Gr zōdiakos (kyklos), zodiac (circle), lit., circle of animals < zōidion, dim. of zōion, animal: see bio-
Examples of 'zodiac' in a sentence
zodiac
Maybe the signs of the zodiac would be more reliable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What trust means to you and how to get it and keep it are your zodiac concerns today.
The Sun (2010)
You are the most creative sign in the zodiac today so your ideas or photos you take are starred for success.
The Sun (2012)
The Sun determines the zodiac sign and gives the big picture.
The Sun (2013)
You're one of the most sensitive and emotional signs of the zodiac.
The Sun (2016)
The new moon in the part of your chart that helps you think makes you the zodiac's smartest star.
The Sun (2009)
You will be the zodiac's smartest star as the sun moves into the part of your chart that helpsyou think.
The Sun (2016)
That is probably why I observe the signs of the zodiac so frequently.
The Sun (2012)
THE sun visits your sign to make you the zodiac's luckiest star.
The Sun (2012)
The sun is making you the zodiac's smartest star and the moon in your personality chart ensures people listen and like what you say.
The Sun (2014)
THIS is the key month when the sun in your birth sign makes you the zodiac's luckiest star.
The Sun (2014)
The bronze sculptures portray the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
After it, he might have wondered why the Chinese zodiac omits the swan.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Mind planet Mercury is in place to make you the zodiac's smartest sign.
The Sun (2008)
As Mercury moves into your mind chart you are the zodiac's smartest sign.
The Sun (2008)
Born under perhaps the most reflective sign of the zodiac, you'd think you know your own mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
YOUR ruling planet Mercury and the sun are now in place to make you by far the smartest sign in the zodiac.
The Sun (2008)
You're now the zodiac's smartest star with the best ideas plus the determination to put them into action.
The Sun (2016)
In other languages
zodiac
British English: zodiac /ˈzəʊdɪˌæk/ NOUN
The zodiac is a diagram used by astrologers to represent the positions of the planets and stars. It is divided into twelve sections, each with a special name and symbol.
...the twelve signs of the zodiac.
American English: zodiac
Arabic: دَائِرَةُ البُرُوج
Brazilian Portuguese: zodíaco
Chinese: 十二宫
Croatian: horoskop
Czech: zvěrokruh
Danish: dyrekreds
Dutch: dierenriem
European Spanish: zodíaco
Finnish: eläinrata
French: zodiaque
German: Tierkreis
Greek: ζωδιακός κύκλος
Italian: zodiaco
Japanese: 十二宮
Korean: 12궁도
Norwegian: zodiak
Polish: zodiak
European Portuguese: zodíaco
Romanian: zodiac
Russian: зодиак
Latin American Spanish: zodíaco
Swedish: zodiak
Thai: จักรราศี
Turkish: burçlar kuşağı
Ukrainian: зодіак
Vietnamese: hoàng đạo
Chinese translation of 'zodiac'
zodiac
(ˈzəudɪæk)
n
the zodiac黄(黃)道十二宫(宮)图(圖) (huángdào shí'èr gōng tú)