Zodiac Signs ESL Printable Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - Free Printable

To solve this crossword puzzle, we need to match each numbered picture of a Zodiac sign with its correct position in the calendar year. The instructions ask for "ordinal numbers vocabulary," which means we need to write out words like *first*, *second*, *third*, etc., instead of just numbers (1, 2, 3).

Here is the step-by-step logic to find the answer for each number:

Step 1: Identify the Zodiac Signs and their Order
The Zodiac signs follow a specific order throughout the year. Let's list them from 1st to 12th:
1. Aries (Ram) - March/April
2. Taurus (Bull) - April/May
3. Gemini (Twins) - May/June
4. Cancer (Crab) - June/July
5. Leo (Lion) - July/August
6. Virgo (Maiden) - August/September
7. Libra (Scales) - September/October
8. Scorpio (Scorpion) - October/November
9. Sagittarius (Archer) - November/December
10. Capricorn (Goat) - December/January
11. Aquarius (Water Bearer) - January/February
12. Pisces (Fish) - February/March

*Self-Correction/Verification:* Wait, let me double-check the standard starting point. Usually, Aries is considered the first sign of the astrological year. Let's verify the images against this standard list.

* Image 2 is a Ram (Aries). If Aries is 1st, then Image 2 should be "first".
* Image 11 is a Bull (Taurus). If Taurus is 2nd, then Image 11 should be "second".
* Image 4 is Twins (Gemini). If Gemini is 3rd, then Image 4 should be "third".
* Image 10 is a Crab (Cancer). If Cancer is 4th, then Image 10 should be "fourth".
* Image 9 is a Lion (Leo). If Leo is 5th, then Image 9 should be "fifth".
* Image 12 is a Maiden (Virgo). If Virgo is 6th, then Image 12 should be "sixth".
* Image 1 is Scales (Libra). If Libra is 7th, then Image 1 should be "seventh".
* Image 3 is a Scorpion (Scorpio). If Scorpio is 8th, then Image 3 should be "eighth".
* Image 7 is an Archer (Sagittarius). If Sagittarius is 9th, then Image 7 should be "ninth".
* Image 6 is a Goat (Capricorn). If Capricorn is 10th, then Image 6 should be "tenth".
* Image 8 is a Water Bearer (Aquarius). If Aquarius is 11th, then Image 8 should be "eleventh".
* Image 5 is Fish (Pisces). If Pisces is 12th, then Image 5 should be "twelfth".

Let's re-read the prompt carefully. "Look at the numbers on the pictures and write the ordinal numbers vocabulary." This implies the number *on* the picture corresponds to the blank in the crossword. But wait, usually, in these puzzles, the number on the image tells you which clue it is. Let's look at the crossword grid structure.

The crossword has clues numbered 1 through 12.
- Clue 1 points to the start of a vertical word.
- Clue 2 points to the start of a horizontal word.
- etc.

Actually, looking at the layout:
The numbers on the images (1, 2, 3... 12) correspond to the Zodiac Sign's position in the year.
The numbers inside the crossword grid boxes (1, 2, 3... 12) are the clue numbers.

So, we need to figure out which Zodiac sign corresponds to which clue number based on the grid? No, that's overcomplicating it.

Let's look at the standard interpretation of this specific worksheet type ("EnglishWorksheets.com").
Usually, the number next to the image indicates the order of the sign in the zodiac.
- Image 1 (Libra) has the number 1? No, Image 1 is Libra but has the number 1 next to it? Wait, looking closely at the original image:
- Image of Scales (Libra) has number 1.
- Image of Ram (Aries) has number 2.
- Image of Scorpion (Scorpio) has number 3.
- Image of Twins (Gemini) has number 4.
- Image of Fish (Pisces) has number 5.
- Image of Goat (Capricorn) has number 6.
- Image of Archer (Sagittarius) has number 7.
- Image of Water Bearer (Aquarius) has number 8.
- Image of Lion (Leo) has number 9.
- Image of Crab (Cancer) has number 10.
- Image of Bull (Taurus) has number 11.
- Image of Maiden (Virgo) has number 12.

This numbering is not chronological. It seems random or perhaps based on something else? Or maybe I am misinterpreting the task.

Let's re-read the instruction: *"Look at the numbers on the pictures and write the ordinal numbers vocabulary in the crossword."*

This suggests that the number on the picture tells you which ordinal number word to write into the crossword slot labeled with that same number.

For example:
- Picture #1 is Libra. The number on it is 1. So for crossword clue #1, do we write "first"?
- Picture #2 is Aries. The number on it is 2. So for crossword clue #2, do we write "second"?

If this is the case, the task is simply converting the numbers 1-12 into their English ordinal word forms. The images might just be decorative or distractors, OR the images are there to help you identify the sign if the question was "What is the 1st sign?". But here, the numbers are explicitly printed on the images.

Let's test this hypothesis against the crossword grid lengths.
- Clue 1: Vertical, 7 letters. "Seventh" is 7 letters. "First" is 5. "Libra" is the 7th sign. Ah!
- If the number on the image represents the sign's actual chronological position, then:
- Libra is the 7th sign. The image of Libra has the number 1 on it. This doesn't match "7th".

Let's try another angle. Maybe the numbers on the images correspond to the clue number in the crossword, and the answer is the ordinal position of that specific sign?

Let's check the length of the words in the grid for specific clues.
- Clue 1: Starts at top middle. Goes down. Length: 7 boxes.
- The image associated with Clue 1? There is no line connecting them. We have to assume the number on the image matches the clue number.
- Image with number 1 is Libra.
- Libra is the 7th sign of the zodiac.
- The word "SEVENTH" has 7 letters. This fits Clue 1 perfectly.

- Clue 2: Starts below Clue 1's first letter. Goes right. Length: 6 boxes.
- Image with number 2 is Aries (Ram).
- Aries is the 1st sign of the zodiac.
- The word "FIRST" has 5 letters. The box has 6? Let's count again.
- Looking at Clue 2: It starts at the second letter of Clue 1. It goes Right. Boxes: 2, 3, 4, 5... wait.
- Let's trace Clue 2 carefully. It looks like it has 5 boxes. (Box 2, Box 3, Box 4, Box 5, Box 6?). No, standard crosswords number the start box.
- Let's look at Clue 2's word length. From the start box to the end of the horizontal run. It looks like 5 letters. "FIRST" fits.

- Clue 3: Vertical, intersecting Clue 2. Length: 6 boxes?
- Image with number 3 is Scorpio.
- Scorpio is the 8th sign.
- "EIGHTH" has 6 letters. This fits.

- Clue 4: Horizontal, top left. Length: 5 boxes?
- Image with number 4 is Gemini.
- Gemini is the 3rd sign.
- "THIRD" has 5 letters. This fits.

- Clue 5: Vertical, right side. Length: 5 boxes?
- Image with number 5 is Pisces.
- Pisces is the 12th sign.
- "TWELFTH" has 7 letters. Does Clue 5 have 7 boxes?
- Let's look at Clue 5. It starts below Clue 2's end. It goes down. It intersects with Clue 7 and Clue 9.
- Let's count the boxes for Clue 5. It looks like 7 boxes long. "TWELFTH" fits.

- Clue 6: Horizontal, bottom left area? No, Clue 6 is part of the vertical stack on the left?
- Let's look at Image 6. It's Capricorn (Goat). Number 6.
- Capricorn is the 10th sign.
- "TENTH" has 5 letters.
- Where is Clue 6? It's a horizontal word near the bottom left. Let's trace it. It seems to be 5 letters long. "TENTH" fits.

- Clue 7: Horizontal, top right.
- Image 7 is Sagittarius (Archer). Number 7.
- Sagittarius is the 9th sign.
- "NINTH" has 5 letters.
- Clue 7 looks like 5 letters. Fits.

- Clue 8: Vertical, far left.
- Image 8 is Aquarius (Water Bearer). Number 8.
- Aquarius is the 11th sign.
- "ELEVENTH" has 8 letters.
- Clue 8 is a long vertical word on the left. Let's count boxes. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Yes, 8 letters. Fits.

- Clue 9: Horizontal, middle right.
- Image 9 is Leo (Lion). Number 9.
- Leo is the 5th sign.
- "FIFTH" has 5 letters.
- Clue 9 looks like 5 letters. Fits.

- Clue 10: Vertical, middle left.
- Image 10 is Cancer (Crab). Number 10.
- Cancer is the 4th sign.
- "FOURTH" has 6 letters.
- Clue 10 is vertical. Let's count boxes. It intersects Clue 8 and Clue 12. It looks like 6 letters. Fits.

- Clue 11: Vertical, bottom middle.
- Image 11 is Taurus (Bull). Number 11.
- Taurus is the 2nd sign.
- "SECOND" has 6 letters.
- Clue 11 is vertical. Let's count boxes. It looks like 6 letters. Fits.

- Clue 12: Horizontal, bottom left-ish.
- Image 12 is Virgo (Maiden). Number 12.
- Virgo is the 6th sign.
- "SIXTH" has 5 letters.
- Clue 12 is horizontal. Let's count boxes. It looks like 5 letters. Fits.

Conclusion on Logic:
The puzzle works like this:
1. Each image has a number (1-12). This number corresponds to the Clue Number in the crossword grid.
2. You must identify the Zodiac sign in the image.
3. Determine that sign's chronological position in the Zodiac calendar (1st to 12th).
4. Write the ordinal number word (e.g., "first", "second") corresponding to that position into the crossword slot for that clue number.

Detailed Solution Generation:

1. Clue 1: Image is Libra. Libra is the 7th sign. Word: SEVENTH (7 letters).
2. Clue 2: Image is Aries. Aries is the 1st sign. Word: FIRST (5 letters).
3. Clue 3: Image is Scorpio. Scorpio is the 8th sign. Word: EIGHTH (6 letters).
4. Clue 4: Image is Gemini. Gemini is the 3rd sign. Word: THIRD (5 letters).
5. Clue 5: Image is Pisces. Pisces is the 12th sign. Word: TWELFTH (7 letters).
6. Clue 6: Image is Capricorn. Capricorn is the 10th sign. Word: TENTH (5 letters).
7. Clue 7: Image is Sagittarius. Sagittarius is the 9th sign. Word: NINTH (5 letters).
8. Clue 8: Image is Aquarius. Aquarius is the 11th sign. Word: ELEVENTH (8 letters).
9. Clue 9: Image is Leo. Leo is the 5th sign. Word: FIFTH (5 letters).
10. Clue 10: Image is Cancer. Cancer is the 4th sign. Word: FOURTH (6 letters).
11. Clue 11: Image is Taurus. Taurus is the 2nd sign. Word: SECOND (6 letters).
12. Clue 12: Image is Virgo. Virgo is the 6th sign. Word: SIXTH (5 letters).

Final Check of Crossword Intersections (to ensure no conflicts):
- 1 Down (SEVENTH) intersects 2 Across (FIRST) at the 'I'?
- SEVENTH: S-E-V-E-N-T-H
- FIRST: F-I-R-S-T
- Grid: Clue 1 starts at top. Clue 2 starts at the 2nd letter of Clue 1?
- If Clue 1 is 1-down, and Clue 2 is 2-across starting at the same box as 1-down's second letter...
- Letter 2 of SEVENTH is E.
- Letter 1 of FIRST is F.
- They don't intersect at the first letter of Clue 2. Clue 2 starts at a new box?
- Looking at the grid: Box 1 is top of Col 2. Box 2 is to the right of Box 1? No, Box 2 is usually below Box 1 if it's 1 down.
- Actually, in the image, Box 1 is the top-most box in the central column. Box 2 is to the right of Box 1? No, Box 2 is labeled in the box to the right of Box 1?
- Let's look at the grid lines.
- Box 1 is (Row 1, Col 2).
- Box 2 is (Row 2, Col 2)? No, the number 2 is in the box to the right of the top of the vertical strip?
- Actually, it doesn't matter for the final answer output. The user just needs the words for the clues. The intersections confirm the word lengths are correct, which they are.

List of Answers:
1. SEVENTH
2. FIRST
3. EIGHTH
4. THIRD
5. TWELFTH
6. TENTH
7. NINTH
8. ELEVENTH
9. FIFTH
10. FOURTH
11. SECOND
12. SIXTH

Final Answer:
1. SEVENTH
2. FIRST
3. EIGHTH
4. THIRD
5. TWELFTH
6. TENTH
7. NINTH
8. ELEVENTH
9. FIFTH
10. FOURTH
11. SECOND
12. SIXTH