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Constellation
English Name
Symbol
Dates
Aries
The Ram
♈
Mar. 21–Apr. 19
Taurus
The Bull
♉
Apr. 20–May 20
Gemini
The Twins
♊
May 21–June 21…
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Best Picture
The Curious Case…
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Best Picture
Black Swan…
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