The 12 Zodiac Constellations and What Makes Them Special

The zodiac is a band of sky where the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to move. It contains 12 traditional constellations from Aries to Pisces, though astronomically the Sun now passes through 13 including Ophiuchus. The zodiac was established by the Babylonians over 2,500 years ago.

Precession has shifted the dates by about one full constellation since then. Each zodiac constellation has rich mythological associations across multiple ancient cultures..