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Pronunciation / Transliteration: rāśi cakra
"वह राशि चक्र के सिंह के तहत पैदा हुई।"
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A belt of the heavens within about 8° on either side of the ecliptic, including the paths of the sun, moon, and planets.
"Astrologers believe that the position of the planets in the zodiac at the time of your birth can influence your personality." - 2
Any of the twelve astrological signs, each associated with a specific period of the year.
"She was born under the sign of Leo, which is one of the zodiac signs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Zodiac' originates from the Greek word 'zodiakos', meaning 'circle of animals'. It was used in ancient astrology to describe the twelve divisions of the celestial sphere that correspond to the twelve signs of the zodiac, which were derived from constellations observed in the night sky.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zodiac" is said worldwide
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Zodiaque
Transliteration: zodiaque
"Elle est née sous le signe du Zodiaque du Lion."
Tierkreis
Transliteration: tierkreis
"Sie wurde unter dem Zeichen des Tierkreises Löwe geboren."
Zodiaco
Transliteration: zodiaco
"È nata sotto il segno del Zodiaco del Leone."
Zodiaco
Transliteration: zodiaco
"Nació bajo el signo del Zodiaco de Leo."
Zodíaco
Transliteration: zodíaco
"Ela nasceu sob o signo do Zodíaco de Leão."
राशि चक्र
Transliteration: rāśi cakra
"वह राशि चक्र के सिंह के तहत पैदा हुई।"
黄道
Transliteration: huáng dào
"她出生在黄道的狮子座。"
황도
Transliteration: hwangdo
"그녀는 황도의 사자자리에서 태어났습니다."
黄道
Transliteration: おうどう
"彼女は黄道の獅子座に生まれました。"
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