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Rebecca Gordon, professional astrologer here , reiterated that while Ophiuchus is a constellation, this does not make it a zodiac sign.
She told Reuters in a statement that Ophiuchus has nothing to do with the 12 zodiac signs that have been in use "for thousands of years to create an accurate calendar which aligns us with the natural cycles and Sun's apparent path.
Further reading on the topic can be found here , here , here , here. NASA did not change the zodiac to shift dates and add another astrological sign. This motion is called precession. It is the wobbling of the equatorial plane that causes the line of the intersection of the equatorial and ecliptic planes to move. As mentioned above, the intersection of these two planes determine where on the zodiac our spring and fall equinoxes occur.
This line of intersection is said to precess or move around the zodiac because of the wobble. Figure 5 Circular path that the north equatorial pole describes due to the precession of the Earth. Figure 4 shows a schematic of the Earth's precession, this effect gradually changes where on the zodiac the equinox points fall.
This precession means that the spring equinox was just entering Pisces years ago and it is about to enter the constellation of Aquarius that is the reason why many astrologers say that we are going to start the Aquarius epoch.
An extension of the Earth's axis out into space traces out a conical figure with a time cycle or period of 26, years. The Earth's precession implies that although Polaris is currently the star above our north pole, in about 13, years Vega will become our north star; only after yet another 13, years, will the north pole will once again point towards Polaris, as shown in Figure 5.
Therefore, because of the Earth's precession, the constellation which is behind the Sun nowadays is actually different from the one predicted by astrologers. Ophiuchus, the 13 th constellation of the zodiac. The constellations of the zodiac at the present. Unlike the zodiac signs in astrology, the astronomical constellations vary widely in size.
If we think of the sky as a great sphere, the areas that different constellations cover can be drawn fairly accurately. There are a number of days of the Earth's orbit when the Sun is between our planet and any one of the zodiacal constellations.
Since each constellation is of different size and since the ecliptic passes through larger or smaller portions of each constellation, and the speed of the Earth around the Sun varies along its orbit, the Sun is between the Earth and each zodiacal constellation for varying periods.
For example, more days 44 days are spent with the Sun between the Earth and the largest constellation, Virgo, than are spent with the Sun between the Earth and the smallest constellation, Scorpius 7 days.
This was essentially a mapping exercise to make the work of astronomers more efficient. At present our ecliptic passes through the boundaries of 13 constellations, the usual 12 and a new one known as Ophiuchus or Serpentarius. Ophiuchus is depicted as a man supporting a serpent, the interposition of his body divides the snake into two parts, Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda. Ophiuchus, is located in a position near the center of the Milky Way galaxy amid clouds of molecular hydrogen and dust.
We can depend on its daily performance including inspiring sunrises and dramatic sunsets , as well as its location in the sky. The position the Sun occupied at your exact moment of birth is known as your "sun sign" sometimes referred to as "star sign" or "birth sign" , and it's the cosmic launching pad for both beginners and professional astrologers.
Your Rising Sign is another very important placement, and you can read about it here. Your sun sign is determined by your date of birth and represents your core personality, sense of self, basic preferences, romantic compatibility , and ways in which you move through the world. This astrological placement sheds light on your innate gifts, as well as your hard-to-see blind spots. Your joys, wishes, flaws, and fears make you special and, when your sun sign is combined with the other planets and placements in your birth chart , it creates a distinctive celestial profile that serves as your cosmic fingerprint.
Got it? Now let's take this to the next level. The twelve zodiac signs are also divided into sub-groups: four triplicities and three quadruplicities. If this seems a bit confusing, don't worry, there's a method to the madness. Generally speaking, fire signs are passionate and exuberant , earth signs are practical and grounded , air signs are intellectual and curious , and water signs are intuitive and emotional.
Quadruplicities, also known as "modalities," refer to the signs' qualities and where each zodiac sign occurs within its respective season. There are three modalities, with four zodiac signs in each: Cardinal Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn occur at the beginning of a new season, and are excellent at taking action and starting initiatives; Fixed Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius occur in the middle of seasons, and are known to be steady, consistent forces that maintain movement; and Mutable Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces occur at the end of a season, and possess effortless fluidity well-suited to change and transformation.
As we continue layering astrological concepts, we uncover a rich and complex practice that delivers insight into our truest selves. Now, let's explore each sun sign's unique personality attributes, from the honorable to the… umm, kinda horrible? It's okay — we all have problems! Remember, darling, self-actualization begins with self-awareness, so read on to get to know yourself better and unlock the riches of your own special magic. The first sign of the zodiac, Aries loves to be number one.
Naturally, this dynamic fire sign is no stranger to competition. Bold and ambitious, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations—and they'll make sure they always come out on top!
Read your sign's full profile here. Next, read this month's Aries horoscope predictions. What sign is more likely to take a six-hour bath, followed by a luxurious Swedish massage and decadent dessert spread?
Why Taurus, of course! Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavors.
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