Aquarius is the eleventh constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “water bearer.” Learn more!

Capricorn is the tenth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “horned goat.” Learn more about this sign.

Sagittarius is the ninth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “the archer.” Learn more!

Scorpio, also known as Scorpius, is the eighth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “scorpion.” Learn more!

Libra is the seventh constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “measuring scales.” Learn more!

Virgo, the Maiden, is the sixth constellation of the Zodiac. Most of her stars are dim, but Virgo's bright blue-white star, Spica, is easy to spot. Read more!

Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!

Cancer is the fourth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “crab.” Astrologically, the Sun resides in the house of Cancer from June 21—July 22 each year. The astrological symbol for Cancer is ♋, and the constellation sits in the sky between Gemini to the west and Leo to the east.

Gemini is the third constellation of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for “twins,” because it contains the two bright stars commonly known as Castor and Pollux, named after prominent twin brothers in Greek and Roman mythology. Astrologically, the Sun resides in the house of Gemini from May 21-June 20 each year. The astrological symbol

Do you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.