Freddie Mercury turned to zodiac signs for inspiration in creating the Queen crest. Two of the members — Roger Taylor and John Deacon — have the sign Leo, and they are represented by the lions on either side of the crest. Brian May, on the other hand, is a Cancer, which is signified by the crab resting on top of the "Q." Lastly, Freddie Mercury is represented by the two fairies for Virgo. It isn't known why there are two fairies, but it was most likely to add symmetry to the crest, according to Express.

The zodiac sign representations are designed around the "Q" with a crown, and on top is a phoenix. The phoenix has various meanings in different cultures, but it is mainly associated with rebirth, hope, and transformation, per World Birds. The first version of the Queen crest was a simple line drawing on the band's first album, but more colorful and detailed versions were used for the subsequent designs.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qL7Up56eZpOkunCCk29rbnBfrLWiwIydpp6rXam1pnnQrpyepl2Yv6a%2F02aknpmeZA%3D%3D