Concept in Definition ABC

In the observation of the stars it can be seen that some of them have a certain shape and each set of these shapes is a constellation. Ancient civilizations gave a name to each constellation or set of stars and the totality of the constellations is, precisely, the Zodiac.

Key divisions and representations of space in life

The Zodiac is the division of space into the different constellations that were known in the Babylonian and Mesopotamian culture. There are a total of twelve constellations (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces). This is the western zodiac and each of the constellations corresponds to a zodiac sign, according to the approach of astrology.

Less popularly known zodiacs

It must be borne in mind that there are other zodiacs: the one of the Arab culture, the Egyptian, the Chinese or the one of the Mayan culture. In any case, each zodiac sign is equivalent to a horoscope, which is based on the position of the stars at the time of birth and their influence in each individual.

Each zodiac sign has a corresponding constellation, dates, an element, and a ruling planet. Thus, if someone is under the sign of Virgo it is because he was born between August 23 and September 22, his natural element is the Earth and is governed by the influence of the planet Mercury.

The eternal controversy about the zodiac

Everyone knows their Zodiac sign, as it is something deeply ingrained in culture. However, there are two opposing positions. Some believe that astrology is a science and that the position of the constellations at birth has an influence on the events that affect each individual. Others consider that astrology is a pseudoscience and that there is no evidence to support its veracity. These two positions are practically irreconcilable.

A search for knowledge

Knowledge of the Zodiac has become a technique of ancient divinization and of great popularity in different cultures. Although there is no definitive and conclusive answer about the zodiac and horoscopes and their relationship to our lives, it is evident that this knowledge produces a attraction especially in wide sectors of the population. The scientific community discredits this knowledge but it still has a large following and fan base.

The world of the zodiac has multiple ramifications: studies of astrology, consultations on divination, debates in the media of communicationas well as the desire to find individual answers to all kinds of questions.