Astrology: Quick Facts

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A hand holds a smartphone displaying a glowing zodiac wheel with astrological symbols above the screen, surrounded by crystals on a table.

Diagram showing Earth's axis of rotation tilted at about 23.5 degrees, illustrating precession as the axis traces a circular path over 26,000 years, shifting alignment from Polaris, the current North Star, to Vega. Labels indicate the plane of Earth's orbit and the changing orientation of the axis over time.

Chart showing the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac-rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig-each with a list of corresponding years in the 12-year cycle, along with color-coded elements: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood.

Galileo was an expert astronomer.

Illustration of a blue zodiac belt with white constellation diagrams and the large text "what's your sign?" in the center against a starry background.

The Chinese zodiac

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