The Ten Books on Architecture, 9.8.12

Vitruvius  translated by Joseph Gwilt

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12On the lip of the large tympanum, which is fixed, are the figures of the celestial signs; above, is the figure of Cancer, and opposite to it, below, that of Capricornus. On the right of the spectator is Libra, on his left Aries.All the other signs are arranged in the spaces between these, as they are seen in the heavens.

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