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Ophiuchus, the Serpent Wrestler |
Introduction
We are all familiar with the twelve signs of the Zodiac which were created about 2000 years ago. The theory being that our
destiny lies in the star sign that was in the sky at the time of our birth. Since they were drawn up over 2000 years ago, the Earth's orbit
around the Sun has changed as it does not orbit the same ecliptical path any more. This is due to the forces exherted on the
Sun by
other planets in the solar system. As a result of this, the Earth will travel out further from the Sun or come in nearer.
Therefore when the Sun now sets, it sets in a different constellation than it did all those years ago. However, the astrology community
has not changed with the times. Some astrologers do use the thirteen star
sign Zodiac. There are a number of reasons why they haven't updated :-
- Thirteen is an unlucky number
- Thirteen can not be split into smaller equal groups ( Earth, Fire, Water and Air )
- General Reluctance to change
If you've ever wondered why your love life or fortune is going as they had told you in the stars, you now know the reason.
This does not mean that you should automatically stop believing in the Zodiac. This page is just to make you aware of why your
Zodiac prediction doesn't match
Below is a table detailing all twelve\thirteen signs of the Zodiac, their official range and the actual astronomical range when
they can be seen in the place of the setting sun.
| Star Sign | Official Date Range | New Date Range |
| Aries, the Ram | Mar 21 - Apr 20 | Apr 19 - May 13 |
| Taurus, the Bull | Apr 21 - May 21 | May 14 - Jun 19 |
| Gemini, the Twins | May 22 - Jun 22 | Jun 20 - Jul 20 |
| Cancer, the Crab | Jun 23 - Jul 23 | Jul 21 - Aug 09 |
| Leo, the Lion | Jul 24 - Aug 23 | Aug 10 - Sep 15 |
| Virgo, the Virgin | Aug 24 - Sep 23 | Sep 16 - Oct 30 |
| Libra, the Scales | Sep 24 - Oct 23 | Oct 31 - Nov 22 |
| Scorpio, the Scorpion | Oct 24 - Nov 22 | Nov 23 - Nov 29 |
| Ophiuchus, the Serpent Wrestler | n/a | Nov 30 - Dec 17 |
| Sagittarius, the Archer | Nov 23 - Dec 21 | Dec 18 - Jan 18 |
| Capricorn, the Seagoat | Dec 22 - Jan 20 | Jan 19 - Feb 17 |
| Aquarius, the Water Bearer | Jan 21 - Feb 19 | Feb 16 - Mar 11 |
| Pisces, the Fish | Feb 20 - Mar 20 | Mar 12 - Apr 18 |
The Legend
Ophiuchus was according to Greek mythology a man called Asclepius. He was the son of Apollo and Coronis, the daughter of King Phlegyas of the Lapiths.
He was given the power by the goddess Athena to ressurect the dead including the
more famous Orion, the hunter. He was killed by a bolt of lightning from Zeus who had been requested to do so by Hades.
As Asclepius was resurrecting, Hades was worried that the Underworld was not getting as many dead as he should be. He was turned
into a constellation to appease Apollo who had killed the three cyclop beings. The Cyclops, mystical one eyed beings built
Zeus's thunderbolts.
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| | shizma | April 28, 2008, 5:16 pm | | According to this it looks like my sign is Ophiuchus (7.12.1981.). Not that i take this astrological signs mumbo-jumbo seriously but i am wondering why don't they update themselves with this precession thing which caused slight difference in signs through years. Seems to me that people who believe horoscopes are totally misled |
| | Dawn | April 21, 2008, 11:08 pm | | in what modality does ophiuchus fall?
what house does it rule? why was this knowledge hidden?
what is the ruling planet?
does any planet that exceeds 6 degrees scorpio fall into ophiuchus???? |
| | Mary | April 15, 2008, 1:49 am | | The Lost Book of Nostradamus was on the History channel. Many different sites say that Scorpio is really only a little shorter then seven days. Then on the 30th of November it goes to Ophisuchus. I think that if you read any of the zodiac signs in detail, everyone will have some of the traits in each sign, but one in which they have a majority. The majority one is usually your sun sign. We aren't governed by precedent though, so if you don't like a trait or two in your sign, don't live up to it. We still have free choice regardless of what the stars signify and that is what is so wonderful about being human. Another site said that Ophisuchus ends on November 1st, but looking at the constellations, that doesn't fit the rotation. It occurs between the stinger of the Scorpio and the arrow tip of Sagittarius. |
| | pagan | March 31, 2008, 1:51 am | | it is possible that you show traits of both, the dates of when we go through the constillations change so some years you may be scorpio and some you will be libra but it looks like with the new dates you are sometimes libra and virgo |
| | Jen | March 13, 2008, 5:35 am | | Okay i dont understand. I was born on October 31st and I was "supposed" to be a Scorpio. For a couple years ive been reading on scorpios and I noticed I had ALMOST all traits. Then recently I heard about the 13th sign and I would now be a Libra. So then I did some researching on Libras, and I have some, but very little traits of a Libra and I feel much more like a scorpio. But I kinda think I might be both. Is this possible? Anyone who might know, please tell me. |
| | Tiamokiss | January 5, 2008, 12:58 pm | | lol people are u sure of these info. I can not Belive I am not Sagittarius, we Rock :(
Plus Ophiuchus is not official yet, where do I blong?!! |
| | pagan | January 3, 2008, 2:43 am | | sorry allan but it didn't just start in 2000 ophiuchus was known many years ago the only reason it wasn't used is because it changes everything and im 23 and have known since i was 15 that i am ophiuchus |
| | allan | January 2, 2008, 2:22 am | | my son is ophiuchus and i think that star sign was activated in the zodiac as of 2000 when the grand cross was in the sky that year not before. if you were born before 2000 then your zodiac sign will be the ones they have always been and after 2000 they are the new arrangement that includes ophiuchus
i reckon if the stars and planets all move then why cant human perception!!!!!!!! |
| | DogYear | January 1, 2008, 2:55 pm | | For those who are having a hard time accepting a new order of things you know, consider this: One year you are told to eat eggs, or chocolate, or whatever, and the next year you are told it is bad for you, and the next you are again told to eat them per new research. "They" continually change what we are to know as true in our Universe, so why can we not see this perceived change as a chance to be one step closer to the truth? Isn't this supposed to be an Age of Enlightment? Are we not to become more involved in the truth in these days? This, to me, is awesome. Light has finally been shown on the spirit (AKASHA), instead of just the physical world. I'm most curious to know what exactly will occur on December 21, 2012, when our dear Sol aligns with the freakin galactic center. Should be interesting.
I was born March 21st, supposedly the first day of Aries according to the old. I always felt Pisces, and always always always explained I was on the cusp therefore I am part Pisces, but now I am smack dab in the middle of Pisces.
I can't explain it, but through my observations of people in my 37 years, this 13 order of the Zodiac now makes more sense. People fit their signs more, in my opinion. But, just remember, the future is fluid, as is the truth. Learn to move with the river, rather than try to control it. |
| | andrea tsikas-hampton | November 6, 2007, 11:59 pm | | in the 70's i found and lent out a book writen by an archeologist ..name lost..the book was based on a system of 13.. numbers astrology uncovered from nineveh digs..i've searched everywhere.. any ideas? p;ease help |
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