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In ancient Greece, the signs of the greek zodiac were identified with twelve groups of stars (constellations) which we can see in the night sky at different times during the year. They were also associated with one of the four elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water - and behind each one of them lies a fascinating story. As a matter of fact, the word itself, "zodiac", comes from a greek word meaning "the circle of animals" - "animals" referring to all living creatures. And indeed,with the exception of Libra, each one of the myths is associated with living beings, either animals or humans.
Starting with Aries (the ram) in spring and following the year around through summer, fall and winter to Pisces (the fishes), the stories of the greek zodiac's twelve signs explain how each group of stars found its way into the heavens.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Leo (July 24 - August 23)
Virgo (August 24 - September 23)
Libra (September 24 - October 23)
Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
Pisces (February 20 - March 20)