Zodiac vs. Constellation

Zodiacnoun

(astrology) The belt-like region of the celestial sphere approximately eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic which include the apparent path of the sun, moon, and visible planets.

Zodiacnoun

(astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.

Zodiacnoun

(astronomy) The ecliptic: the belt-like region of the celestial sphere corresponding to the apparent path of the sun over the course of a year.

Zodiacnoun

Any of various astrological systems considered similar to the above.

Zodiacnoun

(countable) A circle decorated with the signs of the zodiac.

Zodiacnoun

An imaginary belt in the heavens, 16° or 18° broad, in the middle of which is the ecliptic, or sun's path. It comprises the twelve constellations, which one constituted, and from which were named, the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Zodiacnoun

A girdle; a belt.

Zodiacnoun

a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

Zodiacnoun

(astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs

Zodiac

The zodiac is an area of the sky that extends approximately 8° north or south (as measured in celestial latitude) of the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the Moon and visible planets are also within the belt of the zodiac.In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the star constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.These astrological signs form a celestial coordinate system, or even more specifically an ecliptic coordinate system, which takes the ecliptic as the origin of latitude and the Sun's position at vernal equinox as the origin of longitude.

Constellationnoun

(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

Constellationnoun

Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

Constellationnoun

An image associated with a group of stars.

Constellationnoun

(astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

Constellationnoun

(figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

Constellationnoun

(spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet.

Constellationnoun

A configuration or grouping.

Constellationnoun

A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

Constellationnoun

A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.

Constellationnoun

An assemblage of splendors or excellences.

Constellationnoun

Fortune; fate; destiny.

Constellationnoun

an arrangement of parts or elements;

Constellationnoun

a configuration of stars as seen from the earth

Constellationnoun

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.

Constellationnoun

a group of associated or similar people or things

Constellation

A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, or an inanimate object.The origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to prehistory. People used them to relate stories of their beliefs, experiences, creation, or mythology.