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Signs of the Zodiac
ConstellationEnglish NameSymbolDates
AriesThe Ramsymbol for ariesMar. 21–Apr. 19
TaurusThe Bullsymbol of TaurusApr. 20–May 20
GeminiThe Twinssymbol for geminiMay 21–June 21
CancerThe Crabsymbol for cancerJune 22–July 22
LeoThe LionJuly 23–Aug. 22
VirgoThe VirginAug. 23–Sept. 22
LibraThe BalanceSept. 23–Oct. 23
ScorpioThe ScorpionOct. 24–Nov. 21
SagittariusThe ArcherNov. 22–Dec. 21
CapricornThe GoatDec. 22–Jan. 19
AquariusThe Water BearerJan. 20–Feb. 18
PiscesThe FishesFeb. 19–Mar. 20

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