Question: what is special about the 12 constellations of the zodiac?
Answer: The passage of the Sun through the zodiac is a cycle that was used by ancient cultures to determine the time of year. ... The 12 constellations in the zodiac family can all be seen along the ecliptic. They are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces.