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Adjectives derived from zodiac signs and constellations

resembling or characteristic of a lion; majestic and proud
“He shook his leonine mane of silver hair.”

relating to or resembling a bull; strong and stubborn
“His taurine build made him formidable on the field.”

relating to or resembling fish; cold or expressionless
“She regarded him with piscine indifference.”

curved like an eagle's beak; relating to eagles
“His aquiline nose gave him a distinguished appearance.”

moving sideways or backward; crab-like
“The negotiations proceeded in a cancrine fashion.”

relating to or resembling a goat
“The caprine agility of the mountain climbers was impressive.”

relating to or resembling a snake; serpentine
“The path followed an anguine course through the hills.”
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