Zodiac symbol meanings

The word 'Zodiac' means circle of animals (though note a couple of the zodiac symbols aren't animals in the normal sense). These 'animals' were based originally on the pattern of the stars in their corresponding star constellation. Basically they represent what the earliest astronomers and astrologers saw when they looked at the night sky.

Aries zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Aries represents the head and horns of the ram. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Aries zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Taurus zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Taurus represents the head and horns of the bull. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Taurus zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Gemini zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Gemini represents the twins. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Gemini zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Cancer zodiac symbol meanings

Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Cancer zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Leo zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Leo represents the head and mane of the lion. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Leo zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Virgo zodiac symbol meanings

Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Virgo zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Libra zodiac symbol meanings

Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Libra zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Scorpio zodiac symbol meanings

Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Scorpio zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Sagittarius zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Sagittarius represents the bow and arrow. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Sagittarius zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained. It does make more sense intuitively to keep the bow line at a right angle to the arrow, but that may be getting a little picky.

Capricorn zodiac symbol meanings

Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Capricorn zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Aquarius zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Aquarius represents water (confusing as they're an air sign, yet strangely fitting as they always have to be different!) Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Aquarius zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

Pisces zodiac symbol meanings

The zodiac symbol for Pisces represents the two fish. Above are some examples of commonly used styles for the Pisces zodiac symbol. Each of these is equally valid - there is no 'correct' version as long as the general shape is maintained.

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