Zodiac (term)

The zodiac is a recurring series of symbols in the Final Fantasy series.
It refers to the twelve zodiacal constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Ophiuchus is also a zodiacal constellation, though often not counted, but most games in the series that include the zodiac make note of it in some way. The thirteen signs of the Final Fantasy zodiac appear on the Ivalice Alliance logo. The summon Zodiark is named after the zodiac.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy IX===
Queen Stella, an aristocrat in the city of Treno, spends her days collecting the twelve Stellazzio coins, each named after a zodiac sign. Once the player finds her one, she will give a prize. After all twelve are found, she will note she feels like another one exists somewhere. This is the Ophiuchus coin. By reading the coins' descriptions in the key item screen in order, the player can uncover the Stellazzio story.
The symbols for zodiac signs are seen in concept artwork for the metal frame sphere in Doctor Tot's study.
===Final Fantasy XI===
There are thirteen subligaria, each named after zodiac symbols (including Ophiuchus), obtained from the Fomors in dungeons around Tavnazia. These subligaria are used in a sidequest to obtain special level 50 armor.
In addition, the Federation of Windurst's Caster Companies are named after zodiac symbols.
In the Japanese version, the various models of Automaton are named after the signs of the zodiac: the Harlequin is the Cobalt Aries, the Valoredge is the White Cancer, the Sharpshot Z-500 is the Hazel Sagittarius, the Stormwaker Y-700 is the Carmine Scorpio, the Spiritreaver M-400 is the Flint Capricorn, and the the Soulsoother C-1000 is the Pale Aries.
===Final Fantasy XII===
The thirteen Espers, and their unseen Scions of Light counterparts, are represented by the zodiac, with each Esper's design being visually inspired by their zodiac sign.
The main feature of the International Zodiac Job System and The Zodiac Age versions is a job system where the twelve jobs represent a zodiac sign. In the English localization, Zodiac equipment is the most powerful equipment, namely the Zodiac Spear and Zodiac Escutcheon.
FFXII-TZA-License-Board.jpg|The job selection screen in The Zodiac Age.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
The Zodiac Weapons are the relic weapons in A Realm Reborn which can be enhanced through a series of quests and tasks. The third stage of enhancement requires players to acquire twelve Atma, one for each zodiac sign, to upgrade their weapons.
The Scions of Light and their zodiac signs from Final Fantasy XII form the basis for the Convocation of Fourteen and their succeeding body, the Ascians. With the exception of Azem, an original addition who represents the Sun, the Convocation offices are named after characters in Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy Tactics. Each member of the Convocation is represented by a memory crystal with their zodiacal constellation.
Zodiac 	Convocation Seat
Aries 	Loghrif
Taurus 	Mitron
Gemini 	Emet-Selch
Cancer 	Pashtarot
Leo 	Fandaniel
Virgo 	Altima
Libra 	Halmarut
Scorpio 	Nabriales
Sagittarius	Igeyorhm
Capricorn 	Deudalaphon
Aquarius 	Emmerololth
Pisces 	Lahabrea
Ophiuchus 	Elidibus
===Final Fantasy Tactics===
The signs of the zodiac play both a role in gameplay and in the plot. The legends of Ivalice tell of the twelve Zodiac Braves who each wielded an auracite, holy stones said to be able to perform miracles.
====Zodiac compatibility chart====
It is the destiny of all creatures to be born under a particular sign of the zodiac. The interactions of man and monster alike are governed by the compatibility of these signs. When the twelve are arranged in a circle, and straight lines drawn to form squares between them, signs at the corners of a given square are of poor compatibility. When lines of equal length are drawn to form a triangle, signs at the triangle's points are of good compatibility.
Gender plays a significant role in determining compatibility. Units with opposite signs and the same gender have the poorest compatibility. Units with opposite signs and opposite genders have excellent compatibility. Monsters are considered to be of opposite gender to both male and female humans, but the same gender as other monsters.
Compatibility affects both the amount of damage dealt to enemies and the success rate of magicks. For example, if a unit attacks an enemy of good compatibility with a weapon, it will deal 1/4 more damage than it normally would. Excellent compatibility would increase the amount of damage by 1/2. On the other hand, damage dealt to enemies of poor compatibility is reduced by 1/4, and of extremely poor compatibility, by 1/2. All playable characters and monsters are given a set zodiac sign, except for Ramza Beoulve, whose birthday and sign are chosen by the player. Zodiac compatibility plays a role in determining the effectiveness of most abilities.
:O means unit has good compatibility.
:X means unit has bad compatibility.
:= means unit has neutral compatibility.
:! means that compatibility depends on gender, units of the same gender have bad compatibility. Units of the opposite gender have good compatibility. All monsters are gender-neutral; therefore, they cannot have good or bad compatibility.
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	=
	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	=
	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	=
	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	=
	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	=
	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	!	=
	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	 	=
	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	O	=
	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	X	=
	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	 	=
	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	 	=
	 	 	X	O	 	!	 	O	X	 	 	 	=
	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=	=
====Ivalice calendar====
The in-game calendar is divided up into twelve months, each one named after a sign of the zodiac. Serpentarius (Ophiuchus) does not have an assigned month.
The Zodiac Calendar	The Zodiac Calendar	The Zodiac Calendar
Ivalice Month 	Days Long 	Solar Calendar
Aries 	30 	3/21 - 4/19
Taurus 	31 	4/20 - 5/20
Gemini 	32 	5/21 - 6/21
Cancer 	31 	6/22 - 7/22
Leo 	31 	7/23 - 8/22
Virgo 	31 	8/23 - 9/22
Libra 	31 	9/23 - 10/23
Scorpio 	30 	10/24 - 11/22
Sagittarius 	30 	11/23 - 12/22
Capricorn 	28 	12/23 - 1/19
Aquarius 	30 	1/20 - 2/18
Pisces 	30 	2/19 - 3/20
====Story====
The signs of the zodiac are each represented by one of the thirteen auracite crystals, the Zodiac Stones. They are related to the Lucavi demons, who use them to enter the world of Ivalice to do evil. The stones can possess humans holding them at the moment of their death and forever take control of their bodies. When the need arises, the possessed person can transform into the Lucavi monster.
The Zodiac Stones work to transport good as well, since they respond to Rapha's grief over the death of her brother, Marach Galthena, and return him to life. Ramza can choose to use some of the Zodiac Stones he recovers to activate lost technology. The Serpentarius stone counts as a Zodiac Stone.
==Gallery==
FFTiOS Zeltennia Chapel CG.png|The stained glass mosaic in the Zeltennia Chapel depicts the Zodiac.
==Etymology==
es:Zodiaco (Término)
Category:Final Fantasy Tactics
Category:Zodiac