| Noun | 1. | sign of the zodiac - (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is dividedregion, part - the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space" zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes Aries the Ram, Ram, Aries - the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19 Leo the Lion, Leo, Lion - the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22 | |