Zodiac
The zodiac literally means "circle of animals," in Greek, is a path in the heavens about 9 degrees on either side of the ecliptic, which includes the positions of the Sun, Moon, Planets and some group of stars. It constitutes of the 12 signs Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Zodiacal Directions
These directions are formed in the Zodiac by the progressed motion of Ascendant, Midheaven, Sun, Moon, or planets in aspects with the natal planets and points.
Written by Sanjay Sharma, © 2011, revised March 2021