Description: Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac the sun transits this area between February 19 and March 20. According to one Greek myth, Pisces represents the fish, sometimes represented by koi fish, into which Aphrodite (also considered Venus) and her son Eros (also considered Cupid) transformed in order to escape the monster Typhon. Typhon, the "father of all monsters," had been sent by Gaia to attack the gods, which led Pan to warn the others before himself changing into a goat-fish and jumping into the Euphrates.
Description: Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius typically between January 21 and February 18. The water carrier (the water carrier is a daughter of Poseidon) represented by the zodiacal constellation Aquarius is Ganymede, a beautiful Phrygian youth. Ganymede was the son of Tros, king of Troy. While tending to his father's flocks on Mount Ida, Ganymede was spotted by Zeus. The king of gods fell in love with him and flew down to the mountain in the form of a large bird, whisking Ganymede away to the heavens. Ever since the boy has served as cupbearer to the gods. Ovid has Orpheus sing the tale.
Description: Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this area from December 21 to January 21 each year and in astrology, Capricorn is considered an earth sign. Capricorn is said to be ruled by the planet Saturn. Its symbol is based on the Sumerians' primordial god of wisdom and waters, Enki, with the head and upper body of a goat and the lower body and tail of a fish.
Description: Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign, originating from the constellation Sagittarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between approximately November 23 and December 21. Greek mythology associates Sagittarius with the centaur Chiron, who mentored Achilles, a Greek hero of the Trojan War, in archery. Sagittarius, the half human and half horse, is the centaur of mythology, the learned healer whose higher intelligence forms a bridge between Earth and Heaven. Also known as the Archer, Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of a bow and arrow. Along with Aries and Leo, Sagittarius is a part of the Fire Trigon.
Description: Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average from October 23 to November 22. Depending on which zodiac system one uses, an individual born under the influence of Scorpio may be called a Scorpio or a Scorpion. Scorpio is one of the zodiac water signs, the others being Cancer and Pisces. In ancient times, Scorpio was associated with the planet Mars. After Pluto was discovered in 1930, it became associated with Scorpio instead. Scorpio is associated with three different animals: the scorpion, the snake, and the eagle (or phoenix). The snake and eagle are related to the nearby constellations of Ophiuchus and Aquila. Scorpio
Description: Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. Under the tropical zodiac, Sun transits this area on average between September 23 and October 23. Libra is one of the three zodiac air signs, the others being Gemini and Aquarius. The sign of Libra is symbolized by the scales.
Description: Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between August 23 and September 22. The symbol of the maiden is based on Astraea. In Greek mythology, she was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age, when the gods fled to Olympus – hence the sign's association with Earth.
Description: Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. It comes after Cancer and before Virgo. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area approximately between July 23 and August 22. The symbol of the lion is based on the Nemean lion, a lion with an impenetrable hide.
Description: Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately June 21 and July 23. In astrology, Cancer is the cardinal sign of the Water trigon, which is made up of Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio. Though some depictions of Cancer feature a lobster, the sign is most often represented by the crab, based on the Karkinos, a giant crab that harassed Heracles during his fight with the Hydra.
Description: Gemini is the third astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between May 21 and June 21. Gemini is represented by the twins Castor and Pollux. The symbol of the twins is based on the Dioscuri, one mortal and one immortal, that were granted shared half-immortality after the death of the mortal brother.
Description: Aries is the first astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Aries. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this sign from approximately March 20 to April 21 each year. Aries is the first fire sign in the zodiac, the other fire signs being Leo and Sagittarius.
Description: "Spartans! Lay down your weapons." "Molon labe!" (Come and get them.") These were the words pronounced by the king of Sparta Leonidas, leading the 300 warriors of his personal guard against Xerses in the Thermopylae battle. The sacrifice of the warrior king and the three hundred Spartans made the scarred helmet of Leonidas an everlasting symbol of freedom. If you fight like a Spartan, workout like a Spartan, race like a Spartan, this is the perfect T-shirt for you!
