12 Constellations That Inspired the Zodiac — and the Astronomers Who Mapped Them

1. Aries: The Ram

Aries, symbolized by the ram, is associated with renewal and the spring equinox. The Greek astronomer Ptolemy included Aries in his seminal star catalog, the Almagest. It holds special importance in both Western and Babylonian traditions, often representing the golden-fleeced ram from Greek mythology. Mapping efforts over centuries cemented its prominence in the zodiac. Learn more about Aries and its history at NASA’s StarChild page: (en.wikipedia.org)