Zodiacal (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or included in the zodiac; "zodiacal constellations".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The ancient Greeks recognized twelve zodiacal constellations, each associated with different mythological stories.
- Astronomers have long studied the zodiacal constellations to identify patterns and influences on the Earth.
- The zodiacal circle is divided into twelve sections, each represented by a distinct constellation.
- Zodiacal influences were a major theme in ancient astrology, which connected star patterns with human fate.
- The visible planets in the solar system often move against a backdrop of zodiacal constellations.