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How do I solve the Zodiac puzzle?
1 of 13: There are astrological symbols for the various signs of the Zodiac along the top of the wall.
2 of 13: You will need to press three specific symbols in a special order.
3 of 13: There is a clue in this room to help you figure out which symbols to press.
4 of 13: You will need to read the book on the stand in the middle of the room.
5 of 13: The book tells of three astrological signs.
6 of 13: It mentions "the scaly one," "the water-carrying one," and "the goat-like one."
7 of 13: The "scaly one" is Pisces.
8 of 13: The "water-carrying one" is Aquarius.
9 of 13: The "goat-like one" is Capricorn.
10 of 13: The three symbols are all together in one group. Look for a man holding a jug of water (Aquarius), two fish (Pisces), and a goat (Capricorn).
11 of 13: Do not press the symbols in the same order as they are listed in the book.
12 of 13: Experiment with the three symbols until you discover the correct combination.
13 of 13: The correct order is Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.
