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	*Astrology Zone. ''[http://astrologyzone.com/tools/index.html Finding Your Place in the Universe].'' Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.		*Astrology Zone. ''[http://astrologyzone.com/tools/index.html Finding Your Place in the Universe].'' Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.
	*Crowley, Aleister with Evangeline Adams.(2002).''The General Principles of Astrology.'' edited by Hymenaeus Beta. York Beach, ME. Red Wheel/Weiser.		*Crowley, Aleister with Evangeline Adams.(2002).''The General Principles of Astrology.'' edited by Hymenaeus Beta. York Beach, ME. Red Wheel/Weiser.
			*Skyscript UK: Planetary Joys, The Houses: Temples of the Sky. - Deborah Houlding

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	There are many ways to divide the ecliptic into twelve houses. The main House systems are: Placidus (the most common), Equal, Whole, Regiomontanus, Meridian, Campanus, Porphyry, Koch, Topocentric.		There are many ways to divide the ecliptic into twelve houses. The main House systems are: Placidus (the most common), Equal, Whole, Regiomontanus, Meridian, Campanus, Porphyry, Koch, Topocentric.

	The houses are departments of life, described in terms of man's physical surroundings as well as personal life experiences, and have some correspondence with their natural sign, i.e. the first house has a natural affinity with the first sign, Aries, and so on. ~~The following~~ is ~~a general description~~ of ~~their characteristics:~~		The houses are departments of life, described in terms of man's physical surroundings as well as personal life experiences, and in modern astrology have some correspondence with their natural sign, i.e. the first house has a natural affinity with the first sign, Aries, and so on. (However the latter is not true in ancient astrology* where the rulership of select Houses is held by the Planetary Joys also known as the Joys of the Houses**, not the Zodiac.)

	*'''First house''': Identity, self-image, movement and expression, physical appearance, and the impact of the personality on the environment. This is the way you present yourself, and how you start things. Planets here may also indicate the manner of one's birth.		The following is a general description of their characteristics:
	*'''Second house''': Values, substance, money, possessions, security, stability, the here and now, sense of self-worth, emotional resources, rewards, comfort, inner talents and resources.
	*'''Third house''': awareness, mental expression, early schooling, siblings, attitudes, daily life, companions, all forms of communication and short journeys, adaptability to new ideas, ability to relate to one's surroundings and environment.		*'''First house''': (Self) Identity, self-image, movement and expression, physical appearance, and the impact of the personality on the environment. This is the way you present yourself, and how you start things. Planets here may also indicate the manner of one's birth.
	*'''Fourth house''': Home, foundations, ~~parents~~, domestic matters, heritage, roots, and sources of nourishment.		*'''Second house''': (Resources) Values, substance, money, possessions, security, stability, the here and now, sense of self-worth, emotional resources, rewards, comfort, inner talents and resources. Also "Gate from Hades" (opposite 8th House) surfacing with gems from the earth. House of Typhon. Profession of Children (10th from 5th)
	*'''Fifth house''': ~~Anything~~ added or taken away from the fourth house~~, children, romance and love affairs~~, ego, creative expression, play ~~and~~ gambling, attitude to change.		*'''Third house''': (Short Journies, Siblings, Car) Habits. awareness, mental expression, early schooling, siblings, attitudes, daily life, companions, all forms of communication and short journeys, adaptability to new ideas, ability to relate to one's surroundings and environment.
	*'''Sixth house''': Housework, employment and employees, attitude to work, general health, purification, ritual, habits, hobbies.		*'''Fourth house''': (Home, Father) foundations, inheritance, domestic matters, heritage, roots, and sources of nourishment.
	*'''Seventh house''': ~~All kinds of partnerships, marriage~~, awareness of others, how one relates to people.		*'''Fifth house''': (Love Affairs, Children) Pregnancy, anything added or taken away from the fourth house, ego, creative expression, play, sports, gambling, attitude to change.
	*'''Eighth house''': Joint or shared resources, sex, ~~inheritance, sex and~~ regeneration, emotional union.		*'''Sixth house''': (Daily Toil, Health/Illness, Pets) Housework, employment and employees, attitude to work, general health, purification, ritual, habits, hobbies.
	*'''Ninth house''': Travel, religion, search for meaning, higher education, goals and aspirations, seeking and finding.		*'''Seventh house''': (Marriage and Partnerships) "The Other", awareness of others, how one relates to people.
	*'''Tenth house''': Public image, profession, persona, reputation, values and standards, ideals, how one would like to project oneself.		*'''Eighth house''': (Death, Taxes, Other People's Money), Loss, Resources of the 7th house, "Gate of Hades", Joint or shared resources, sex, regeneration, emotional union.
	*'''Eleventh house''': Friends, social values and concerns, groups and group awareness, hopes and dreams, attitude to humanity.		*'''Ninth house''': (Long Journies, House of God) Travel, religion, search for meaning, higher education, goals and aspirations, seeking and finding. Things which take a long time to achieve.
	*'''Twelfth house''': Hidden motives, confinement, retreat, self-transcendence, service and sacrifice, escapism, charity.		*'''Tenth house''': (Career, Fame and Honors, Mother) Public image, profession, persona, reputation, values and standards, ideals, how one would like to project oneself.
			*'''Eleventh house''': (Friends and Organizations) Those from which the fame and honors of the 10th are founded, social values and concerns, groups and group awareness, hopes and dreams, attitude to humanity.
			*'''Twelfth house''': (Mystery, Mysticism, Self-Undoing, Institutions) Hidden motives, confinement, retreat, self-transcendence, service and sacrifice, karma, escapism, charity. Hospitals, Prisons.

			(*)Footnote: The house system developed with the Greeks and added a separate context layer attributed to the area of ones life on top of an already developed zodiacal and planetary system rooted in Egypt and Babylon.

			(**)Footnote: Joys of the Houses: 1st=Mercury, 3rd=Moon, 5th=Venus, 6th=Mars, 9th=Sun, 11th=Jupiter, 12th=Saturn

	===Aspects===		===Aspects===

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	*Astrodienst. ''[http://www.astro.com/astrology/in_intro_e.htm A Brief Introduction to Astrology]''. Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.		*Astrodienst. ''[http://www.astro.com/astrology/in_intro_e.htm A Brief Introduction to Astrology]''. Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.
	*Astrology Zone. ''[http://astrologyzone.com/tools/index.html Finding Your Place in the Universe].'' Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.		*Astrology Zone. ''[http://astrologyzone.com/tools/index.html Finding Your Place in the Universe].'' Retrieved Nov. 4, 2004.
			*Crowley, Aleister with Evangeline Adams.(2002).''The General Principles of Astrology.'' edited by Hymenaeus Beta. York Beach, ME. Red Wheel/Weiser.

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	In past centuries astrology often relied on close observation of astronomical objects and the charting of their movements, which might be considered a protoscience in this regard. In modern times astrologers have tended to rely on data drawn up by astronomers and set out in a set of tables called an ephemeris which shows the changing positions of the heavenly bodies through time.		In past centuries astrology often relied on close observation of astronomical objects and the charting of their movements, which might be considered a protoscience in this regard. In modern times astrologers have tended to rely on data drawn up by astronomers and set out in a set of tables called an ephemeris which shows the changing positions of the heavenly bodies through time.

	Central to all astrology is the [[Chart (astrology)\|natal chart]] (other names for this diagram in English include [[~~Horoscrope\|~~horoscope]], natus, nativity, astrological chart, map, birth chart, cosmogram, or simply chart). This is a diagrammatic representation in 2 dimensions of the celestial bodies' apparent positions in the heavens from the vantage of a location on Earth at a given time and place. Interpretation of a natal chart is governed by:		Central to all astrology is the [[Chart (astrology)\|natal chart]] (other names for this diagram in English include [[horoscope]], natus, nativity, astrological chart, map, birth chart, cosmogram, or simply chart). This is a diagrammatic representation in 2 dimensions of the celestial bodies' apparent positions in the heavens from the vantage of a location on Earth at a given time and place. Interpretation of a natal chart is governed by:

	* Astrological aspects: the positions of the heavenly bodies relative to each other.		* Astrological aspects: the positions of the heavenly bodies relative to each other.

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	[[Image:Chart_astrology.gif\|right\|frame\|An example of a natal chart, showing the relationship of the planets and signs of the Zodiac at the time of birth]]'''Astrology''' (from Greek: αστρολογία = άστρον, astron, "star" + λόγος, logos, "word") is any of several traditions or systems in which knowledge of the apparent positions of celestial bodies is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting and organizing knowledge about reality and human existence on earth. All are based on the relative positions and movements of various real and construed celestial bodies, chiefly the Sun, Moon, planets, and lunar nodes as seen at the time and place of the birth or other event being studied. A practitioner of astrology is termed an astrologer, though they are sometimes referred to as an astrologist.		[[Image:Chart_astrology.gif\|right\|frame\|An example of a natal chart, showing the relationship of the planets and signs of the Zodiac at the time of birth]]'''Astrology''' (from Greek: αστρολογία = άστρον, astron, "star" + λόγος, logos, "word") is any of several traditions or systems in which knowledge of the apparent positions of celestial bodies is held to be useful in understanding, interpreting and organizing knowledge about reality and human existence on earth. All are based on the relative positions and movements of various real and construed celestial bodies, chiefly the Sun, Moon, planets, and lunar nodes as seen at the time and place of the birth or other event being studied. A practitioner of astrology is termed an astrologer, though they are sometimes referred to as an astrologist.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
			{{astrology}}
	Astrology provides a direct link to some of the longest held human beliefs. Its continued appeal may rest on its ability to link an individual's life to the wider cosmos and so give a feeling of uniqueness, meaning and of connection to the totality of things. Astrology also makes use of basic, archetypal qualities found universally throughout humanity, and some people find it a useful intuitive tool with which to describe themselves, others, and the relationships between them.		Astrology provides a direct link to some of the longest held human beliefs. Its continued appeal may rest on its ability to link an individual's life to the wider cosmos and so give a feeling of uniqueness, meaning and of connection to the totality of things. Astrology also makes use of basic, archetypal qualities found universally throughout humanity, and some people find it a useful intuitive tool with which to describe themselves, others, and the relationships between them.

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	In past centuries astrology often relied on close observation of astronomical objects and the charting of their movements which might be considered a protoscience in this regard. In modern times astrologers have tended to rely on data drawn up by astronomers and set out in a set of tables called an ephemeris which shows the changing positions of the heavenly bodies through time.		In past centuries astrology often relied on close observation of astronomical objects and the charting of their movements which might be considered a protoscience in this regard. In modern times astrologers have tended to rely on data drawn up by astronomers and set out in a set of tables called an ephemeris which shows the changing positions of the heavenly bodies through time.

	Central to all astrology is the [[natal chart]] (other names for this diagram in English include [[horoscope]], natus, nativity, astrological chart, map, birth chart, cosmogram, or simply chart). This is a diagrammatic representation in 2 dimensions of the celestial bodies' apparent positions in the heavens from the vantage of a location on Earth at a given time and place. Interpretation of a natal chart is governed by:		Central to all astrology is the [[Chart (astrology)\|natal chart]] (other names for this diagram in English include [[Horoscrope\|horoscope]], natus, nativity, astrological chart, map, birth chart, cosmogram, or simply chart). This is a diagrammatic representation in 2 dimensions of the celestial bodies' apparent positions in the heavens from the vantage of a location on Earth at a given time and place. Interpretation of a natal chart is governed by:

	* astrological aspects: the positions of the heavenly bodies relative to each other,		* astrological aspects: the positions of the heavenly bodies relative to each other,
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	==Elements of astrology==		==Elements of astrology==

	Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[~~The Planets~~ (astrology)\|the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[~~The~~ Zodiac\|Zodiac]], [[Aspect (astrology)\|aspects]], [[House (astrology)\|houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[~~Qualities~~ (astrology)\|qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[~~Retrograde~~ (astrology)\|retrograde motion]], other [[Heavenly ~~Bodies~~ (astrology)\|heavenly bodies]] (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), transits and returns, orbs, [[Equinox\|equinoxes]] & [[Solstice\|solstices]]. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.		Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[Planet (astrology)\|the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[Zodiac\|Zodiac]], [[Aspect (astrology)\|aspects]], [[House (astrology)\|houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[Quality (astrology)\|qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[Motion (astrology)\|retrograde motion]], other [[Heavenly bodies (astrology)\|heavenly bodies]] (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), [[Motion (astrology)\|transits]] and [[Motion (astrology)\|returns]], [[Orb (astrology)\|orbs]], [[Equinox\|equinoxes]] & [[Solstice\|solstices]]. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.

	For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Components of Astrology]].		For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Components of Astrology]].
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	===Houses===		===Houses===

	Most astrological systems divide the astrological chart (or natal chart) into twelve [[houses]], which depend more on the time and place of birth (or initiation) than on the date. To calculate the houses of a chart it is necessary to know the exact time of birth. If the time of birth is unknown some astrologers will assume a birth at noon or sunrise, but an meaningful interpretation of such a chart cannot be expected.		Most astrological systems divide the astrological chart (or natal chart) into twelve [[House (astrology)\|houses]], which depend more on the time and place of birth (or initiation) than on the date. To calculate the houses of a chart it is necessary to know the exact time of birth. If the time of birth is unknown some astrologers will assume a birth at noon or sunrise, but an meaningful interpretation of such a chart cannot be expected.

	There are many ways to divide the ecliptic into twelve houses. The main House systems are: Placidus (the most common), Equal, Whole, Regiomontanus, Meridian, Campanus, Porphyry, Koch, Topocentric.		There are many ways to divide the ecliptic into twelve houses. The main House systems are: Placidus (the most common), Equal, Whole, Regiomontanus, Meridian, Campanus, Porphyry, Koch, Topocentric.
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	===Elemental qualities===		===Elemental qualities===

	The [[~~Qualities~~ (astrology)\|qualities]], or "quadruplicies", are assigned to the Signs and represent different states. The three qualities are:		The [[Quality (astrology)\|qualities]], or "quadruplicies", are assigned to the Signs and represent different states. The three qualities are:

	*'''Cardinal'''—Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn—initiators, pioneers, and leaders		*'''Cardinal'''—Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn—initiators, pioneers, and leaders
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	*[[History of Astrology]]		*[[History of Astrology]]
	*[[The Zodiac]]		*[[The Zodiac]]
	*[[~~Planets~~ (astrology)\|The Planets]]		*[[Planet (astrology)\|The Planets]]
	*[[Tree of Life]]		*[[Tree of Life]]

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	==Elements of astrology==		==Elements of astrology==

	Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[Zodiac]], [[aspects]], [[houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[retrograde motion]], other heavenly bodies (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), transits and returns, orbs, equinoxes & solstices. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.		Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[The Planets (astrology)\|the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[The Zodiac\|Zodiac]], [[Aspect (astrology)\|aspects]], [[House (astrology)\|houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[Qualities (astrology)\|qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[Retrograde (astrology)\|retrograde motion]], other [[Heavenly Bodies (astrology)\|heavenly bodies]] (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), transits and returns, orbs, [[Equinox\|equinoxes]] & [[Solstice\|solstices]]. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.

	For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Components of Astrology]].		For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Components of Astrology]].
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	The planets include the seven "classical" planets—Sol, Mercury, Venus, Luna, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—plus the modern additions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The following is a general discription of their characteristics:		The planets include the seven "classical" planets—Sol, Mercury, Venus, Luna, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—plus the modern additions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The following is a general discription of their characteristics:

	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Sun\|Sun]]'''—the inner core of a person or situation, the deepest self and influential power.		*'''[[Sun (astrology)\|Sun]]'''—the inner core of a person or situation, the deepest self and influential power.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Mercury\|Mercury]]'''—reason, intelligence; writing, orderliness, education, skill.		*'''[[Mercury (astrology)\|Mercury]]'''—reason, intelligence; writing, orderliness, education, skill.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Venus\|Venus]]'''—beauty, allure, pleasure, relationships and eroticism.		*'''[[Venus (astrology)\|Venus]]'''—beauty, allure, pleasure, relationships and eroticism.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Luna\|Luna]]'''—feelings and emotions; illusion; imagination.		*'''[[Luna (astrology)\|Luna]]'''—feelings and emotions; illusion; imagination.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Mars\|Mars]]'''—action, spontaniety, aggression, and drive.		*'''[[Mars (astrology)\|Mars]]'''—action, spontaniety, aggression, and drive.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Jupiter\|Jupiter]]'''—expansiveness and growth; justice, fortune.		*'''[[Jupiter (astrology)\|Jupiter]]'''—expansiveness and growth; justice, fortune.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Saturn\|Saturn]]'''—discipline, responsibility, limitations, and resistance; law and order; caution and reserve.		*'''[[Saturn (astrology)\|Saturn]]'''—discipline, responsibility, limitations, and resistance; law and order; caution and reserve.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Uranus\|Uranus]]'''—technology, the future, science, innovation, radical change, the unexpected.		*'''[[Uranus (astrology)\|Uranus]]'''—technology, the future, science, innovation, radical change, the unexpected.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Neptune\|Neptune]]'''—inspiration, spirituality, magick, enchantment, dreams, altered states.		*'''[[Neptune (astrology)\|Neptune]]'''—inspiration, spirituality, magick, enchantment, dreams, altered states.
	*'''[[~~The Planets:~~Pluto\|Pluto]]'''—power, metamorphosis, change and rebirth, cycles of dying and becoming.		*'''[[Pluto (astrology)\|Pluto]]'''—power, metamorphosis, change and rebirth, cycles of dying and becoming.

	====Retrograde Motion====		====Retrograde Motion====
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	===Aspects===		===Aspects===

	The angular relationships between the planets as they actually exist in space are termed “[[aspects]]”. These aspects are believed to influence the nature of the planets and how they work together. The following is a general discription of the major aspects:		The angular relationships between the planets as they actually exist in space are termed “[[Aspect (astrology)\|aspects]]”. These aspects are believed to influence the nature of the planets and how they work together. The following is a general discription of the major aspects:

	*'''Conjunction''' (0°)—Harmonious		*'''Conjunction''' (0°)—Harmonious
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	===Elemental qualities===		===Elemental qualities===

	The [[~~Elemental qualities~~\|qualities]], or "quadruplicies", are assigned to the Signs and represent different states. The three qualities are:		The [[Qualities (astrology)\|qualities]], or "quadruplicies", are assigned to the Signs and represent different states. The three qualities are:

	*'''Cardinal'''—Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn—initiators, pioneers, and leaders		*'''Cardinal'''—Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn—initiators, pioneers, and leaders
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	*[[Components of Astrology]]		*[[Components of Astrology]]
	*[[History of ~~astrology~~]]		*[[History of Astrology]]
	*[[Zodiac]]		*[[The Zodiac]]
	*[[Planets]]		*[[Planets (astrology)\|The Planets]]
	*[[Tree of Life]]		*[[Tree of Life]]

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	Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[Zodiac]], [[aspects]], [[houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[retrograde motion]], other heavenly bodies (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), transits and returns, orbs, equinoxes & solstices. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.		Unlike the daily horoscope in the newspaper, astrology is very complex with many components. These include (but are not limited to): [[the planets]], the 12 signs of the [[Zodiac]], [[aspects]], [[houses]], [[elements]] (air, earth, fire, & water), [[qualities]] (cardinal, fixed, & mutable), the ascendant, [[retrograde motion]], other heavenly bodies (asteroids, fixed stars, & large moons), transits and returns, orbs, equinoxes & solstices. Below are brief descriptions of the major components.

	For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Astrology~~:Components~~]].		For a more detailed discussion of the technical aspects of astrology, see [[Components of Astrology]].

	===The Planets===		===The Planets===
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	==See also==		==See also==

	*[[Astrology~~:Components~~]]		*[[Components of Astrology]]
	*[[History of astrology]]		*[[History of astrology]]
	*[[Zodiac]]		*[[Zodiac]]

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	===The Planets===		===The Planets===
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	The planets include the seven "classical" planets—Sol, Mercury, Venus, Luna, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—plus the modern additions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The following is a general discription of their characteristics:		The planets include the seven "classical" planets—Sol, Mercury, Venus, Luna, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—plus the modern additions of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The following is a general discription of their characteristics:

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	===The Zodiac===		===The Zodiac===
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	The Zodiac refers to the twelve constellations that fall on the plane of the ecliptic (the path the sun takes across the sky over the course of the year). The following is a general discription of their characteristics:		The Zodiac refers to the twelve constellations that fall on the plane of the ecliptic (the path the sun takes across the sky over the course of the year). The following is a general discription of their characteristics: