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Zodiac Signs, Astrology and Astronomy Explained
Astrology interprets the influence that the Sun and Moon have while they are in a specific zodiacal sign. Astrology is based on the concept that there are 12 signs of the zodiac, measuring 30 degrees each, along the astrological circle.
However, because the astrological placement does not take into account the precession of the equinoxes (the “wobble” that the Earth’s axis describes over a 26,000-year interval), the Moon’s place according to astrology differs considerably from its physical place according to astronomy.
View upcoming dates for the Moon’s Astrological place in the zodiac »
Astronomy is the scientific interpretation of matter in space. The Moon can wander into a few astronomical constellations that are not members of the zodiac. These constellations include: Sextans, (SXT); and Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer (OPH)
Aries Head & Face Mar. 20 at 5:58 pm to Apr. 20 at 4:55 am |
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Taurus Neck Apr. 20 at 4:55 am to May 21 at 3:59 am |
Gemini Arms May 21 at 3:59 am to Jun. 21 at 11:54 am |
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Cancer Breast Jun. 21 at 11:54 am Jul. 22 at 10:50 pm |
Leo Heart Jul. 22 at 10:50 pm to Aug. 23 at 6:02 am |
Virgo Bowels Aug. 23 at 6:02 am to Sep. 23 at 3:50 am |
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Libra Reins Sep. 23 at 3:50 am to Oct. 23 at 1:20 pm |
Scorpio Secrets Oct. 23 at 1:20 pm to Nov. 22 at 9:59 am |
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Sagittarius Thighs Nov. 22 at 9:59 am to Dec. 21 at 11:19 pm |
Capricorn Knees Dec. 21 at 11:19 pm to Jan. 20 at 9:55 am |
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Aquarius Legs Jan. 20 at 4:00 am to Feb. 18 at 6:04 pm |
Pisces Feet Feb. 18 at 6:04 pm to Mar. 20 at 5:58 pm |
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