The zodiac is an ancient system that divides the sky into 12 sections, each associated with a specific constellation and corresponding period of the year. These sections are known as the zodiac, and they are used in astrology to predict personality traits and characteristics. The concept is based on the path of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year, known as the ecliptic. Your zodiac sign is determined by the position of the Sun on the date of your birth!