star sign
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Astrology) One of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided: A
star signis a specific segment of the zodiac, based on the apparent path of the sun across the sky over a year. Each sign is associated with a period of about one month and is linked to specific symbolic traits and characteristics.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- My
star signis Libra, which is associated with balance and justice. - She reads her horoscope every day to see what her
star signpredicts. - People often ask, "What's your
star sign?" when discussing astrology.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a typical [star sign]": to exhibit the characteristics commonly associated with a particular zodiac sign.
- He's so organized and practical; he's a typical Virgo.
- "under the
star signof...": born during the period of a specific sign.- Those born under the
star signof Aries are said to be natural leaders.
Variants and Related Words
- Zodiac sign: A direct synonym for .
- The Chinese zodiac has signs different from the Western zodiac signs.
- Sun sign: Another common term for , emphasizing the sun's position at birth.
- Your sun sign is the most commonly referenced in popular astrology.
- Astrological sign: A more formal term with the same meaning.
- The astrological sign for late July is Leo.
Synonyms
- Zodiac sign
- Sun sign
- Astrological sign
- Sign of the zodiac
Related Phrases
- Rising sign (Ascendant): The zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact time of one's birth, distinct from the sun sign ().
- While my
star signis Taurus, my rising sign is Gemini.
- Moon sign: The zodiac sign in which the moon was located at the time of one's birth.
- Your moon sign is thought to influence your emotional nature.
Related Idioms
- Written in the stars: Destined to happen, as if foretold by astrology.
- They felt their meeting was written in the stars.
- Thank your lucky stars: To be very grateful for good fortune.
- You should thank your lucky stars you arrived safely in that storm. (Note: This idiom uses "stars" in a general, not astrological, sense of fortune.)
Noun
- (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided