Signs of the Zodiac.
In a former number of the Museum, I have told you about the Zodiac, but as I wish to make you remember all about it, I will just give you Mr. Cruickshanks’ notions on the subject. He is a merry fellow in London, and thus he draws the twelve signs, in his sportive humor:—
Aries the Ram, is a man ramming down a gun.
Taurus the Bull, is a fat John Bull, reading a paper.
Gemini the Twins, are the famous Siamese twins.
Cancer the Crab, is a boy with a crab biting his toe.
Leo, is a Pope who lived in Italy, by that name.
Virgo the Virgin, is a single woman feeding a parrot.
Libra the Scales, is an old woman weighing fish.
Scorpio the Scorpion, is a fierce woman beating her husband.
Sagittarius the Archer, is a fat Miss shooting at a target.
Capricornus the Goat, is a merry boy mounted on a goat.
Aquarius the Water-bearer, is a boatman on a river.
Pisces the Fish, is two fish dealers blowing their horns.
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