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- Which zodiac sign corresponds to people born between 21 March and 19 April?
- A. Pisces
- B. Aquarius
- C. Aries
- D. Taurus
- Which element is associated with the sign of Taurus?
- A. Air
- B. Water
- C. Fire
- D. Earth
- Which zodiac sign do people born between 23 August and 22 September belong to?
- A. Cancer
- B. Virgo
- C. Leo
- D. Libra
- Which planet is traditionally associated with the sign of Scorpio, alongside Pluto?
- A. Mars
- B. Venus
- C. Neptune
- D. Jupiter
- Which creature symbolises the sign of Sagittarius?
- A. A bull
- B. A ram
- C. A centaur archer
- D. A goat
- What is called the 'rising sign' or 'ascendant' in astrology?
- A. The planet closest to Earth that day
- B. The sign that was rising on the horizon at the exact time and place of birth
- C. The sign opposite the sun sign
- D. The sign the Sun was in at birth
- What is the fundamental difference between astrology and astronomy?
- A. Astronomy is a science, astrology is a belief in the influence of celestial bodies
- B. Astrology studies planets, astronomy only studies stars
- C. Astronomy has only existed since the 20th century
- D. They are two different names for the same scientific discipline
- Which zodiac sign is represented by a ram with curved horns?
- A. Capricorn
- B. Sagittarius
- C. Taurus
- D. Aries
- Which animal symbol represents Capricorn?
- A. A lion
- B. A bull
- C. A goat, sometimes with a fish's tail
- D. A ram
- Which zodiac sign opens the astrological year, at the start of spring?
- A. Taurus
- B. Pisces
- C. Aries
- D. Capricorn
- Which animal occupies the first position in the Chinese zodiac cycle?
- A. The Rat
- B. The Tiger
- C. The Ox
- D. The Dragon
- How many years does a full cycle combining the 12 animals and the 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac last?
- A. 12 years
- B. 60 years
- C. 100 years
- D. 24 years
- Which calendar does the Chinese zodiac use to determine the start of each new year?
- A. The Egyptian solar calendar
- B. The lunar calendar
- C. The Julian calendar
- D. The Gregorian calendar
- Which Chinese zodiac animal symbolises bravery and a rebellious spirit?
- A. The Tiger
- B. The Goat
- C. The Rabbit
- D. The Pig
- Which Chinese zodiac animal is said to bring luck and symbolise gentleness?
- A. The Rooster
- B. The Rabbit
- C. The Horse
- D. The Dog
- What is traditional Indian astrology, also known as Vedic astrology, called?
- A. Tarot
- B. I Ching
- C. Jyotisha
- D. Feng Shui
- Which tree of the Celtic zodiac is associated with people born in late June, known for their strength and need for stability?
- A. The fir
- B. The oak
- C. The elder
- D. The hazel
- What is the Egyptian zodiac, notably popularised online, mainly based on?
- A. The pyramids
- B. Deities from Egyptian mythology
- C. Numerical hieroglyphs
- D. The Nile floods alone
- Which Egyptian goddess, associated with magic, motherhood, and protection, appears in some versions of the popular Egyptian zodiac?
- A. Hathor
- B. Nut
- C. Isis
- D. Bastet
- Which Maya glyph, often associated with the jaguar, symbolises night, intuition, and the underworld?
- A. Kan
- B. Imix
- C. Ix
- D. Ahau
Answer key — Astrology Quiz
- C. AriesAries is the first sign of the zodiac, corresponding to births from 21 March to 19 April, and opens the astrological year.
- D. EarthTaurus belongs to the Earth element, associated with stability, patience, and attachment to tangible things.
- B. VirgoVirgo corresponds to births from 23 August to 22 September and is known for its attention to detail and perfectionism.
- A. MarsBefore Pluto's discovery, Scorpio was ruled by Mars; both planets are now associated with it, bringing intensity and determination.
- C. A centaur archerSagittarius is symbolised by a centaur archer, half-man half-horse, aiming an arrow at the sky, an image of the quest for knowledge and adventure.
- B. The sign that was rising on the horizon at the exact time and place of birthThe ascendant is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact time and place of birth; in astrology, it is said to influence outward appearance and behaviour.
- A. Astronomy is a science, astrology is a belief in the influence of celestial bodiesAstronomy is a science that rigorously studies celestial bodies and the universe, while astrology is a belief that the position of celestial bodies influences human personality and destiny.
- D. AriesAries logically takes its name and symbol from a ram with curved horns, an animal known for its spirit and combative energy.
- C. A goat, sometimes with a fish's tailCapricorn is represented by a goat, sometimes shown with a fish's tail in its ancient version, symbolising the ability to move both on land and in water.
- C. AriesAries, associated with the spring equinox, is traditionally considered the first sign and opens the annual cycle of the zodiac.
- A. The RatThe Rat opens the Chinese zodiac cycle, followed by the Ox, according to the order set by the legend of the race organised by the Jade Emperor.
- B. 60 yearsBy combining the 12 animals with the 5 elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), the Chinese zodiac forms a complete 60-year cycle before returning to the starting combination.
- B. The lunar calendarThe Chinese zodiac is based on the lunar calendar, which is why Chinese New Year falls on a variable date, usually between late January and mid-February.
- A. The TigerThe Tiger embodies bravery, energy, and a rebellious temperament; it is often seen as a protector against evil spirits in Chinese culture.
- B. The RabbitThe Rabbit is said to be the luckiest animal of the Chinese zodiac, associated with gentleness, diplomacy, and caution.
- C. JyotishaJyotisha, literally 'the science of light', is traditional Indian astrology, closely tied to Vedic texts and still practised today.
- B. The oakThe oak, associated with the period around the summer solstice, symbolises strength, solidity, and endurance in the Celtic zodiac.
- B. Deities from Egyptian mythologyThe Egyptian zodiac, notably popularised online, associates each birth period with a deity from ancient Egyptian mythology, such as Isis, Horus, or Thoth.
- C. IsisIsis, a major goddess associated with magic, motherhood, and protection, is one of the deities featured in popular versions of the Egyptian zodiac.
- C. IxThe Ix glyph, often represented by the jaguar, symbolises night, intuition, and the forces of the underworld in Maya tradition.