1. Constellations vs. Astrology Signs
Ecliptic Constellations = 13
Astrology Signs = 12
The Missing Sign: Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer
The Sun passes through this constellation, but it’s not an astrological sign

2. Astrology assigns an equal amount of time for each constellation
Number of Days
Capricornus 28
Aquarius 24
Pisces 38
Aries 25
Taurus 37
Gemini 31
Cancer 20
Leo
Virgo 45
Libra 23
Scorpius 7
Ophiuchus 18
Sagittarius 32
But, based on the sizes of the constellations, the Sun spends different amounts of time in each.
*Which constellations are bigger? Smaller?

3. The Ecliptic – Final Thoughts
All planets (except for one that is no longer a planet) orbit on the same plane as the Sun
Plane (mathematical term): Means a flat two-dimensional surface

4. Question…
Is the amount of sunlight the same each day?

5. The Apparent Path of the Sun
Think about it, what happens to the length of the day during the summer? The winter?
Summer
= Longer Days
Winter
= Shorter Days

6. Thinking Tilted
We’re tilted, so sunlight hits the Earth at different angles throughout the year.

7. Apparent Path of the Sun
Sun rises to different heights in the sky during each season

8. Apparent Path of the Sun
Highest – Summer Solstice (June 22)
Lowest – Winter Solstice (December 22)
Middle – Equinox (March 22 and September 22)