Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Astrology) One of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided: A star sign is 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 sign is Libra, which is associated with balance and justice.
  • She reads her horoscope every day to see what her star sign predicts.
  • 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 sign of...": born during the period of a specific sign.
  • Those born under the star sign of 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 sign is 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

1. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided