How did zodiac signs come about?

Answer 1

The Zodiac

The zodiac (which is derived from the Greek word meaning "circle of animals") is believed to have developed in ancient Egypt and later adopted by the Babylonians. Early astrologers knew it took twelve lunar cycles (i.e., months) for the sun to return to its original position. They then identified twelve constellations that they observed were linked to the progression of the seasons and assigned them names of certain animals and persons (in Babylonia, for example, the rainy season was found to occur when the sun was in a particular constellation which was then named Aquarius, or water bearer).

The signs of the zodiac are subdivided into four groups:
FIRE SIGNS Aries, Sagittarius, Leo
WATER SIGNS Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
AIR SIGNS Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
EARTH SIGNS Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Each of these four groups is inscribed in its own quadrant -- or "house"--on a circle. The division of the twelve houses is based on the earth's daily rotation and relates to such circumstances as relationships, finances, travel, etc. The division of the twelve signs of the zodiac, on the other hand, is based on the earth's yearlong rotation around the sun and relates to character aspects (e.g., Venus represents affection, Mercury represents speech and writing, etc.). Each planet rules two signs and the sun and moon one each. Approximately 2000 B.C., Babylonian astrologers believed that the sun, moon, and the five planets known at that time (Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Venus) possessed distinct powers. Mars, for example, appeared to be red and was associated with aggression and war.

http://www.astrologers.com/html/history.html


Love & Blessings
Milly

Answer 2

"He can work as hard as he wants to; the top honor will still go to me." >> Actually, to me this is what a Scorpio/Sun would say. Not Leo and Not Aries. BQ: Which zodiac sign is the hardest for you to understand?>> Pisces and Aquarius. I love them both but to me they are a MYSTERY. Capricorns can be like that too but I don't fancy them that much. Especially that reporting troll that has reported 2 of my recent Qs BQ2: Which male sign is the most sexual?>> Leo males have a very high sex drive. I haven't slept with one yet but I've seen them. Sagittarius and Aries are also number one in my book. not Scorpios.

Answer 3

Indo-Europeans invented them around the bronze age. They are ancient. =)

Answer 4

Because people are dumb?

Answer 5

from the sky