Tierkreis — meaning in English

English meaning

• zodiac noun The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."

Senses

Tierkreis is used for these senses in English:

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

zodiac — full definition

1. noun The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."
2. noun Any of several astrological systems built around twelve fixed signs, such as the Chinese zodiac.

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