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(Encyclopedia) Signs of the Zodiac
Constellation
English Name
Symbol
Dates
Aries
The Ram ♈
Mar. 21–Apr. 19
Taurus
The Bull ♉
Apr. 20–May 20
Gemini
The Twins ♊
May 21–June 21…