Zodiac Wheel
/ˈzoʊ.di.æk wiːl/noun
A circular diagram representing the twelve astrological signs and their corresponding positions in the sky.
Did you know?The term 'Zodiac' comes from the Greek word for 'animal' (zōidion), linking it to ancient rituals that honored celestial animals.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ζωδιακός (zodiakos)
“Relating to animals, specifically the circle of twelve signs associated with celestial beings.”
1st Century BC
Latin
zodiacus
“A circle of animals, reflecting the twelve signs of the astrological chart.”
12th Century
Old French
zodiac
“The band of the heavens where the sun, moon, and planets appear, linked to astrological practices.”
16th Century
Middle English
zodiac
“The astrological circle divided into twelve signs used for horoscopes and divination.”
Modern English
English
zodiac wheel
“A circular representation of the signs and their associated astrological meanings.”