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The Origins of Zodiac Sign Names: A Comprehensive Guide

The signs of the zodiac were named after the constellations that they were located in. The word "zodiac" comes from the Greek word "zōdiakos," which means "circle of animals." The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, each of which is represented by an animal or a mythical creature. The names of the signs are:

* Aries (the ram)

* Taurus (the bull)

* Gemini (the twins)

* Cancer (the crab)

* Leo (the lion)

* Virgo (the virgin)

* Libra (the scales)

* Scorpio (the scorpion)

* Sagittarius (the archer)

* Capricorn (the sea-goat)

* Aquarius (the water-bearer)

* Pisces (the fish)

The zodiac signs were first used by the Babylonians in the 7th century BCE. They were based on the positions of the stars in the sky at the time of a person's birth. The Babylonians believed that the zodiac signs could be used to predict a person's personality and future.

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