Are the 12 constellations calculated according to the lunar calendar or the solar calendar? Revealing the division of the 12 constellations

Most people can’t figure out what their zodiac sign is. That’s because they don’t know whether the 12 zodiac signs are calculated according to the lunar calendar or the solar calendar, nor do they know the divisions of the 12 zodiac signs. Let’s reveal the secret below! Please take your seat!

When talking about whether the 12 constellations are calculated according to the lunar calendar or the solar calendar, we have to start with the origin of the constellations. The theory of constellations originated in ancient Babylon, one of the four ancient civilizations. At that time, they divided the sky into many areas and called these areas "constellations." The birthdays that Westerners usually refer to are based on the solar calendar (new calendar), so the constellations are calculated according to the solar calendar.

The ancient Babylonians made long-term predictions about these constellations, determined the ecliptic through observation, and divided the ecliptic into 12 equal parts, which became the "Twelve Zodiac Signs." The twelve zodiac signs are named after the 12 constellations. Starting from the vernal equinox, they are Aries (Shepherd), Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius (Centaurus), Capricorn, Aquarius (Aquarius), and Pisces in a counterclockwise direction.

Constellation date division:

Aries: March 21 – April 20

Taurus: April 21 – May 21

Gemini: May 22 – June 21

Cancer: June 22 – July 22

Leo: July 23 – August 22

Virgo: August 23 – September 23

Libra: September 24 – October 23

Scorpio: October 24 – November 22

Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21

Capricorn: December 22 – January 20

Aquarius: January 21 – February 19

Pisces: February 20 – March 20

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