Zodiacal Collection (page 10)

Capricorn. Artwork representing Capricorn the Sea Goat (22 December to 20 January), 10th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Leo. Artwork representing Leo the Lion (23 July to 23 August), 5th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Libra. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Libra the Scales (24 September to 23 October), 7th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Virgo. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Virgo the Virgin (24 August to 23 September), 6th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Cancer. Artwork representing Cancer the Crab (22 June to 22 July), 4th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Taurus. Artwork representing Taurus the Bull (21 April to 20 May), 2nd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Sagittarius. Artwork & astrological symbol (upper left) representing Sagittarius the Archer (23 November to 21 December), 9th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Pegasus constellation. Optical image of the constellation Pegasus, the winged horse. North is at top. The bright object at lower right is the planet Saturn. At upper right is the square of Pegasus

Gemini. Artwork representing Gemini the Twins (21 May to 21 June), 3rd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Ophiuchus constellation

Leo. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Leo the Lion (23 July to 23 August), 5th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Central region of the Milky Way. The Milky Way is our own galaxy, seen from within. This gives it the appearance of a band of light crossing the sky

Centre of Milky Way
Central Milky Way. Optical image of the central region of the Milky Way. North is at top. The brightest part of the Milky Way lies in the zodiacal constellations Sagittarius (centre)

Astrological anatomy. Historical artwork of a male body showing various parts of the body and their correspondence with signs of the Zodiac

Astrology chart, 16th century
Astrology chart. 16th-century astrological chart of Edward VI of England (1537-1553). Edward was King of England from the age of nine until his death aged fifteen from a severe lung disease

Disposition of the planets. Woodcut illustration showing how the known planets might be divided by their dispositions - good, indifferent or evil

ZODIAC: LEO, 1575. Fresco, 1575, from Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Italy

APIANs ZODIAC, 1540. Color woodcut from Peter Apians Astronomicon Caesareum, 1540
APIANs ZODIAC, 1540. Color woodcut from Peter Apians " Astronomicon Caesareum, " 1540

ZODIACAL MAN, 14th CENTURY. Zodiacal Man according to theories of School of Salerno: Hebraeo-French manuscript illumination, 14th century

ZODIACAL HORSE. Venetian manuscript illumination, early 15th century

ZODIACAL MAN: illumination from an English astronomical calendar, c1424

ZODIAC: CANIS MAJORIS 1575. Detail of fresco, 1575, from Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Italy

Planets - Title Page
Title page of Planetarum effectus, showing Jove/Zeus with eagle and thunderbolts, ruling the heavens of which he has a cosmic blueprint with the zodiacal signs

Planets and Zodiac
The Solar System, showing how the planets move between the houses of the Zodiacal system, thereby inevitably affecting everything that happens and everyone who is born

Theosophy Zodiac 1696
A zodiacal chart, showing the image of God in Man, according to the three principles of divine being

Zodiacal Light (Cigcard)
This mysterious light is thought to be sunlight reflected off dust or meteoritic particles floating in space

Zodiacal Light (Blunt)
Zodiacal light beyond Roman ruins. It was believed that this type of light is really a luminous atmosphere of the sun

Chinese Zodiacal Pairs
The 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac positioned in opposing pairs

Cailliaud and the Zodiac
Cailliaud finds zodiacal symbols on an Egyptian mummy and on its sarcophagus, showing that he had been associated with particular astrological signs

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The concept of the zodiacal has fascinated humanity for centuries, as evidenced by various artistic and scientific representations throughout history. One such remarkable depiction is found in the Zodiac mosaic at the Beit Alpha Synagogue in Israel, dating back to the 6th century. This intricate mosaic showcases a celestial map, with each zodiac sign beautifully crafted. In exploring the zodiacal realm further, we encounter captivating celestial illustrations like Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis. His work from the 17th century presents us with an enchanting portrayal of constellations such as Scorpius and Capricorn, capturing their ethereal beauty on paper. Delving deeper into ancient beliefs and practices tied to astrology, we come across intriguing artifacts like "The Zodiac Man. " This woodcut from Johannes de Ketham's Fasciculus Medicinae (1493) reveals how astrological signs were once associated with bloodletting techniques and specific regions of the body. As our understanding of astronomy evolved over time, so did our depictions of celestial bodies. Copperplate engravings from Andreas Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica (1660) depict Copernicus and Ptolemy alongside a sun-centered model of our solar system – a revolutionary shift in perspective that forever changed our perception of the cosmos. Alchemy also played a role in interpreting cosmic phenomena. Stephan Michelspacher's Alchemia (1654) features an engraving known as "ALCHEMY: MOUNTAIN, " depicting adepts seeking enlightenment atop a mystical mountain believed to house secrets like the Philosopher's Stone. Venturing beyond Europe, Carel Allard's Southern Hemisphere constellation map offers us insight into how different cultures interpreted heavenly patterns. Meanwhile, an Indian Sanskrit star map from 1840 provides a fascinating glimpse into astrology's global reach during this era. Finally, we encounter Leo depicted in Sefer Evronot (1716), a Hebrew book about the Jewish calendar.