Little is known about Egyptian astrology except for one surviving design discovered on the ceiling of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera in central Egypt.

Known as the Zodiac of Dendera, it gives a brief glimpse into aspects of Nile Valley astronomy, astrology, agriculture and calendar making. The inner circle of figures, which move counter clockwise like the stars, shows the astrological signs of the zodiac circling around the North Pole, which is symbolised by the deity Anpu. The outer circle of figures represents the 36 decans (ten-day weeks) of the Egyptian year. Thus one had a circle (36 x 10 = 360 degrees). The twelve figures outside the circle represent the 12 months of the year and their arms, the 24 hours of the day.

It was in this manner that the 12 signs of the Egyptian zodiac, which regulated agriculture, were created. Each sign governed three decans and was called one of 'the watchers of the hours.' The word 'hour' derives from the God Horus, thus the signs of the Egyptian zodiac were also 'the watchers of Horus' - and hence the origin of the word 'Horoscope'.


The Egyptian Astrological Signs (in Egyptian Zodiac order) are:-

	THOTH (29 Aug - 27 Sep) Thoth is the Egyptian God of wisdom. People born under this sign are versatile, methodical, original and precise. [Loosely corresponds to Virgo 24 Aug - 22 Sep]
	HORUS (28 Sep - 27 Oct) Horus is the Egyptian God of the rising sun, the sky and of light and goodness. People born under this sign are optimistic, sociable, motivated and courageous. [Loosely corresponds to Libra 23 Sep - 23 Oct]
	WADJET (28 Oct - 26 Nov) Wadjet is the Egyptian Goddess of justice. People born under this sign are loyal, altruistic, rational and cautious. [Loosely corresponds to Scorpio 24 Oct - 22 Nov]
	SEKHMET (27 Nov - 26 Dec) Sekhmet is the Egyptian Goddess of War and Conquest. People born under this sign are intelligent, witty, eloquent and optimistic. [Loosely corresponds to Sagittarius 23 Nov - 21 Dec]
	SPHINX (27 Dec - 25 Jan) The Sphinx is the Egyptian Goddess of the Nile. People born under this sign are adaptable, discerning, serious and foresighted. [Loosely corresponds to Capricorn 22 Dec - 20 Jan]
	SHU (26 Jan - 24 Feb) Shu is the Egyptian God of the Air and the Wind. People born under this sign are humorous, creative, principled and conscientious. [Loosely corresponds to Aquarius 21 Jan - 18 Feb]
	ISIS (25 Feb - 26 Mar) Isis is the Egyptian Goddess of the feminine forces, fertility and Motherhood. People born under this sign are honourable, self-confident and active. [Loosely corresponds to Pisces 19 Feb - 20 Mar]
	OSIRIS (27 Mar - 25 Apr) Osiris is the God of the Netherworld, ruler of the realm of the dead and regarded as the source of renewed life. People born under this sign are energetic, generous, quick-witted and curious. [Loosely corresponds to Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr]
	AMUN (26 Apr - 25 May) Amun is the Egyptian God of creation. People born under this sign are strong willed, confident, good leaders and resolute. [Loosely corresponds to Taurus 21 Apr - 21 May]
	HATHOR (26 May - 24 Jun) Hathor is the Egyptian Goddess of love, music and dance, and queen of heaven. People born under this sign are extrovert, charming, enthusiastic and romantic. [Loosely corresponds to Gemini 22 May - 21 Jun]
	PHOENIX (25 Jun - 24 Jul) The Phoenix is the God of immortality and resurrection. People born under this sign are resilient, determined, flexible and inspiring. [Loosely corresponds to Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul]
	ANUBIS (25 Jul - 28 Aug) Anubis is the Egyptian God of the future. People born under this sign are sympathetic, sensitive, strong and spirited. [Loosely corresponds to Leo 23 Jul - 23 Aug]