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Learning the Zodiac Constellations

with Tresta Neil illustrations from JohnPratt.com

www.KeystoneEd.com � Tresta Neil

Learning the Zodiac

Constellations

with Tresta Neil illustrations from JohnPratt.com

For more on Constellations see KeystoneEd.com or CalledtoLearn.com

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Location of our Solar System in our Milky Way Galaxy

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Point of View The “heavens” were intended to be viewed from earth. Earth is place in the perfect place to have constellations. It’s as you are the center of the universe, looking up, observing the story of the Son of God. God gave Enoch the constellation stories to help us remember His Story. He “meted out the heavens with the span” and “stretched out the heavens… as a tent to dwell in.” (Isaiah 40:22, 12) Whenever we look at our heavens, we see a witness of Jesus Christ and the entire gospel plan (Moses 6:63).

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What are Constellations?A group of stars that form a pattern associated with a story

Each constellation has one bright star with a significant name and placement

The bright stars were given their name as the focus/purpose of the constellation

The earth is “in” the constellation appearing in the Eastern sky as the sun rises. The constellations correlate with the months.

There are 12 constellations in the Zodiac (Latin meaning path of animals).

Each Zodiac constellation has three other constellations associated with them called decans, totaling 48 constellations in the sky.

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The Zodiac Constellations The Zodiac are the twelve constellations the sun, moon and planets pass through during the year. Zodiac means “animal path,” because many of the zodiac constellations are animals. This illustration is their order in the sky and shows their relationship in size to each other.

illustration from JohnPratt.com

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The Maiden, Virgo light blue virgin holding wheat seed and olive branches

Bright Star seed

α  Spica meaning - Seed~Ear of Wheat.

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It is suggested that this represents the pre-mortal Christ

and the seed of Mary.

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The Scales, Libra yellow balancing scales measured by the scorpion

Bright Star scale

α  Zubenelgenubi - means “Light” - known as southern claw and also “southern light”

2nd brightest star - Zubeneschamali - meaning “Price” - know as “northern light” or “tray” (of scale)

2It is suggested that this represents the Price Christ paid

for our sins, bringing Light to

the World.

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The Scorpion, Scorpius black red scorpion about to sting holding the scales

Bright Star heart

Antares - meaning “Heart” - Rival of Mars; Scorpion’s Heart.

The Serpent Bearer (Ophiuchus) is crushing the scorpion's head.

3

It is suggested that this represents

Christ as the Righteous Judge

with a heart.

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The Archer, Sagittarius Orange Centaur with wings shooting the scorpion

δ Sgr, Kaus Media meaning “Bow” ~Middle of Bow

Point of Arrow

Bright Star right leg

α 

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It is suggested that this represents the

dual being of Christ who saves

the world.

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The Sea Goat, Capricorn green half sacrificial goat and dolphin

B Dabih (Beta Cap), means "the Slaughtering One."

Bright Star horn

α  Algedi meaning “Sacrifice” ~Goat.

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It is suggested that this represents the Sacrifice and the Resurrection of

Christ.

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Bright Star α Fomalhaut meaning

“Head” ~Fish's Mouth 

6The WaterBearer, Aquarius blue man poring out two rivers from small cup

It is suggested that this represents

Christ as the master teacher

and leader of his Kingdom.

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Fishes, Pisces two purple fishes being pulled down with a cord

Bright Star knot

α PsA meaning Knot 

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It is suggested that this represents

Christ as the Great High Priest.

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β : Sheratan ~Sign.

The Ram, Aries golden ram with arm cutting the bands

Bright Star eye

α Hamal~ meaning Ram

8

It is suggested that this represents the

Resurrection of Christ, breaking

the bands of death.

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The Bull, Tarsus Upper half of white bull with gold horns in attack position

Bright Star Right Eye

α Aldebaran meaning “Eye” ~Follower

9

It is suggested that this represents the Christ as the Lord of Hosts gathering

his people.

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The Twins, Gemini red twin holding bow& arrow the white one holding a club

Bright Star Head

α  Castor — Apollo

β Pollux --Hercules

10It is suggested that this represents the Christ as the both

the Son of God and the Father.

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The Crab, Cancer tan crab goes in and out of the water

Bright Star Left Hand/Claw

α: Acubens meaning Clawβ: Al Tarf meaning End 

11It is suggested that

this represents Christ as the

Deliverer of our souls.

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The Lion, Leo red lion in attack position hind legs on the head of serpent

Bright Star HEART

α Regulus meaning “King” ~ Prince

β  Denebola ~ meaning

Lion's Tail.

λ  Alterf meaning “Roar” ~Glance.

12

It is suggested that this represents

Christ reigning as King of Kings.

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The Roles of Christ in the StarsRoles of Christ found in Astronomy, Geology and History

Week Christ’s Role Constellation Name Color Gem Tribe Begins Sunday

on or after

1 Messiah Virgo - 7 weeks Maiden Light Blue Aquamarine Naphtali 12 Sep

2 Redeemer Libra - 3 Scales Yellow Chrysoberyl Asher 31 Oct

3 Judge, Healer Scorpius - 4 Scorpion Red Black Garnet Dan 21 Nov

4 Savior Sagittarius - 4 Archer Orange Fire Opal Gad 19 Dec

5 Great Sacrifice

Capricornus - 4 Sea Goat

Green Emerald Simeon 16 Jan

6 Lawgiver, Master Teacher

Aquarius - 4 Water Bearer

Royal Blue

Blue Sapphire

Reuben 13 Feb

7 High Priest, Holy One

Pisces - 5 Fishes Purple Amethyst Levi 14 Mar

8 Resurrection Aries - 3 Ram Yellow Green

Peridot Zebulon 18 Apr

9 Lord of Hosts Taurus - 6 Bull White Diamond Joseph 9 May

10 Son of God Gemini - 4 Twins Red & White

Pink Tourmaline

Benja-min

20 Jun

11 Deliverer Cancer - 3 Crab Tan Topaz Issachar 18 Jul

12 King of Kings Leo - 5 Lion Red Ruby Judah 8 Aug

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JohnPratt.com

Resources

ldsmag.com

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By his spirit [faith] he hath garnished [beautified] the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent [or named the constellations]. ~ Job 26:13

Live constellation classes available Tresta teaches constellation classes live under the stars. She tells wonderful stories, get you involved. Youth especially loves these stories. Even on cloudy nights you’ll be able to “see” the constellations with the free app, Skyview. Hear her tell the stories while you search the sky for the characters.

Constellation Video Course available Enjoy twelve videos, one on each of the twelve zodiac constellations and their three decan or companion constellations. In each video you’ll learn the stories, the history, the witnesses, the tribe, gem and color for each constellation. See CalledtoLearn.com.

About the Author Tresta Neil is a mother of eight children. As she homeschooled them she learned that the story of Christ was found in the stars. She went on a search for those stories. She is the founder of KeystoneEd.com where she teaches the Language of Numbers,  Mathematics in Creation and Constellations Testify of Christ. She remains hungry for new knowledge and is currently studying the Universal Model learning about universal flood and rock formation. She and her husband are the co-founders of CalledToLearn.com where you’ll find hundred of educational videos and homeschool stories.

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