Determined by the constellation the sun was positioned ... says California-based astrologer Gogo Akopyan of Lilith on Top Astrology, who has been practicing for more than 11 years.

Traditional Western astrology recognizes 12 zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces ...

Vedic astrology emphasizes the importance of zodiac ... the influence of planetary positions and nakshatras (lunar constellations) in determining which zodiac pairs thrive together.