Easing you into our new podcast, enjoy this episode of ANIMALOGY, and be sure to subscribe to ANIMALOGY today on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Of the 88 constellations officially recognized by Western astronomy, 40 of them are named after animals — 43 if you count the mythical animals. We’re going to talk about 12 of them today — the 12 that make up the zodiac from Western astrology — ALL of which contain animals. After all, the word zodiac is Greek for “circle of little animals.” FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR ANIMALOGY:  1.Subscribe to Animalogy on iTunes and Stitcher and download the episodes. 2. Leave a 5-star rating on iTunes.  3. Leave a review on iTunes. High ratings, reviews, and downloads in the first month increase the chances of high placement on iTunes. 4. Become a monthly supporter of the podcast. For just .33 cents a day, you receive transcripts to each episode; for $1.00 a day, you get bonus episodes. Your support helps us reach the goal of making it a weekly, ad-free show. 5. Share the podcast with everyone you know! Use the share buttons below and above!