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What are zodiac signs, both in the Western astrological system and, if different, in other major astrological traditions like Chinese or Vedic astrology? How are these signs determined? Is it solely based on the position of the sun at the time of a person’s birth, or are other celestial bodies (like the moon, planets, and specific constellations) also considered? If other bodies are considered, how does their placement influence or modify the core zodiac sign? Explain the different methodologies used to calculate a person’s zodiac sign across these traditions and discuss any significant discrepancies or variations in sign dates and interpretations. Furthermore, beyond just assigning a sign, what broader characteristics or personality traits are commonly associated with each sign across the different astrological traditions? Are there any specific elements (fire, earth, air, water) or modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable) assigned to each sign and how do these classifications further impact interpretation?

Answer

Zodiac signs are twelve 30° sectors of the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the sky throughout the year. They are a component of astrology and based on the position of the Sun at the time of a person’s birth. Each sign is associated with a constellation, although due to precession of the equinoxes, the constellations no longer align with the zodiac signs for which they were originally named.

The zodiac signs are determined by the Sun’s position in relation to these twelve sectors at the moment of a person’s birth. Each sign corresponds to a roughly month-long period. If the Sun was in the sector associated with Aries on the day someone was born, they are considered an Aries.

Here’s a list of the zodiac signs with their approximate dates:

• Aries: March 21 – April 19
• Taurus: April 20 – May 20
• Gemini: May 21 – June 20
• Cancer: June 21 – July 22
• Leo: July 23 – August 22
• Virgo: August 23 – September 22
• Libra: September 23 – October 22
• Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
• Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
• Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
• Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20

It’s important to note that these dates are approximate, and the precise time of transition between signs can vary slightly each year. Astrologers often use ephemerides, which are tables that provide the exact positions of celestial bodies, to determine the precise sign placement.

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