Cancer (“Crab”)

In Greek mythology, the constellation Cancer is associated with Heracles, and the giant crab his
stepmother, the goddess Hera, sent to harass him during his fight with the many-headed Hydra. The crab was
meant to kill Heracles, but instead of killing the hero, it got crushed underfoot, and so Hera placed it in the
heavens for its valiant efforts.
Mythology. The constellation of Cancer represents the giant crab that attacked Hercules during the
second of the 12 labour he performed as penance for killing his family. It was sent by the jealous goddess
Hera to thwart Hercules as he battled the water serpent Hydra, but he killed it with his club.

Virgo (“The Virgin”)

Is the largest of the zodiac constellations, and the second-largest constellation overall in the night sky,
after Hydra. It contains the beautiful blue giant star, Spica, which is the 15 th brightest star in the sky, and
together with Denebola in Leo, and Arcturus in Boötes forms the asterism of stars called the Spring Triangle.
As the only female figure of the zodiac, Virgo is associated with many goddesses from the ancient
world. In Greece, for instance, Virgo was Dike, the goddess of justice, while another legend connects the star
constellation to Erigone, the virgin daughter of Icarius. Virgo is also linked with the tale of Persephone,
daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the goddess of crops.
Mythology. Most myths view Virgo as a virgin maiden that carries her associations with wheat. In
Greek and Roman mythology, the constellation is related to Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, or her
daughter Persephone, queen of the Underworld.

Lyra (“The Lyre”)

Lyra constellation lies in the northern sky. It represents the lyre, a musical instrument with strings used
in antiquity and later times.
 Mythology. In Greek mythology, Hermes is said to have created the lyre. As the story goes, Hermes
used the instrument to steal 50 of Apollo's prize cattle, offering up the lyre to the latter when Apollo became
angry. Thus, the lyre is now a historic attribute to the god of music and prophecy, symbolizing wisdom and
moderation.

Capricorn (“Sea Goat”)

Apricornus is the 40th biggest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 414 square degrees. It lies in
the fourth quadrant of the southern hemisphere (SQ4) and can be seen at latitudes between +60° and -90°. The
neighbouring constellations are Aquarius, Aquila, Microscopium, Piscis Austrinus, and Sagittarius. The best
time of year to see Capricornus is during the month of September.
Mythology. Capricornus gets its name from a Greek myth that says the god Pan was transformed into a
half-goat, half-fish when he dived into the Nile River to escape the giant Typhon. Capricornus looks like a large
triangle of fairly bright stars. The brightest stars are side-by-side at the triangle's western tip.
Pisces(“Fish”)
Pisces is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It is one of the zodiac constellations, first
catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
Pisces represents two fish with their tails tied together by ribbons. According to Greek mythology, the
fish represent the goddess Aphrodite and her son, Eros. They are said to have transformed into fish and plunged
into the Euphrates River to escape the fearsome monster Typhon.