Your zodiac sign may not actually be your zodiac sign anymore.
Astronomer Parke Kunkle says that due to changes in the Earth's alignment the dates of many zodiac signs have changed, according to NBC. In addition, there may be a 13th Zodiac sign: Ophiuchus.
Kunkle says that as the Earth and Sun slowly move the signs gradually change, as expected.
The change didn't happen overnight either. The 12 signs were designated to different periods of the year almost 3,000 years ago, when astrology began, and since then the Earth's position in relation to the sun has changed.
While the sign many people were born under may now be different, it shouldn't affect horoscope readings, according to NBC.
The Associated Press reported Friday evening that Kunkle has since clarified his earlier statements, emphasizing "this is not new news," and "Astronomers have known about this since about 130 B.C."
ABC News reports popular astrologer Susan Miller called the claim of new Zodiac signs "ridiculous," adding "We've known about this for ages."
The confusion seems to be a result of Eastern vs. Western astrology. Most of us are familiar with tropical zodiac (Western), based on the seasons, which has not changed, though sidereal zodiac (Eastern), based on constellations, has different signs including a 13th. Is there a correct system? That's up for debate.
Your zodiac sign can change if Ophiuchus was the Zodiac sign number 13. This would address assigned to the zodiacal signs in the respective months:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11 - April 18
Aries: April 18 - May 13
Taurus: May 13 - June 21
Gemini: June 21 - July 20
Cancer: July 20 - Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10 - Sept. 16
Virgo: September. 16 - Oct. 30
Libra: October 30-November 23
Scorpio: November 23 to November 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17 - Jan. 20
Weird, no?
Astronomer Parke Kunkle says that due to changes in the Earth's alignment the dates of many zodiac signs have changed, according to NBC. In addition, there may be a 13th Zodiac sign: Ophiuchus.
Kunkle says that as the Earth and Sun slowly move the signs gradually change, as expected.
The change didn't happen overnight either. The 12 signs were designated to different periods of the year almost 3,000 years ago, when astrology began, and since then the Earth's position in relation to the sun has changed.
While the sign many people were born under may now be different, it shouldn't affect horoscope readings, according to NBC.
The Associated Press reported Friday evening that Kunkle has since clarified his earlier statements, emphasizing "this is not new news," and "Astronomers have known about this since about 130 B.C."
ABC News reports popular astrologer Susan Miller called the claim of new Zodiac signs "ridiculous," adding "We've known about this for ages."
The confusion seems to be a result of Eastern vs. Western astrology. Most of us are familiar with tropical zodiac (Western), based on the seasons, which has not changed, though sidereal zodiac (Eastern), based on constellations, has different signs including a 13th. Is there a correct system? That's up for debate.
Your zodiac sign can change if Ophiuchus was the Zodiac sign number 13. This would address assigned to the zodiacal signs in the respective months:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11 - April 18
Aries: April 18 - May 13
Taurus: May 13 - June 21
Gemini: June 21 - July 20
Cancer: July 20 - Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10 - Sept. 16
Virgo: September. 16 - Oct. 30
Libra: October 30-November 23
Scorpio: November 23 to November 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17 - Jan. 20
Weird, no?
:O It is very strange. I really liked your blog. Congratulations girls :D!
ResponderEliminarConstanza Guzmán. 3°E.
Hello. Pretty blog!. I am a cancer and if they were considering ophiuco, I would be gemini!
ResponderEliminarKatherine Acevedo 3ºD
Yes, it is very weird. Although if I consider Ophiuco, my sign does not change. I have good luck. :) (My sign is Pisces)
ResponderEliminarLilian Basualto - 3°D
OMG! is so weird, if I consider Ophiuco my new sign will be Cancer ._. ! I prefer be Leo.
ResponderEliminarYour blog is so beatiful, so pink <3
Paula Farías 3°D
Your blog is pretty! Congratulations.
ResponderEliminarWould be very unusual to have thirteen signs of the zodiac! I might not get used.
Ana Hoyuelos
After reading your blog I started to think about this change in the zodiac signs and I realised that all this happened because the earth's axis went slowly moving out of his position, It's a very interesting fact if you start to think about that.
ResponderEliminarAlso, I can't believe that the astronomers knew what was going on all the time! I'd say it's very creepy!
Good job! I felt in love with your blog!
Camila Niño Vega
3°D
Interesting article, great job.
ResponderEliminarOphiuchus could be the 13rd sign, but.. no matter what, I will be libra forever. ♥
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ResponderEliminarWow! If Ophiuco is considered, my new zodiac sign is Virgo. Anyway I think I wanna be Libra all my life. Excellent blog :)!!
ResponderEliminarGabriela Véliz 3ºD
His blog is very good, though I want to continue being tauro:D
ResponderEliminarCamila Navia 3ºD
I don't want Ophiuchus to be in the Zodiac XDDD Nice blog!
ResponderEliminarEva Díaz, 3°E.
I don't want change my sign! but the information is very interesting, congratulations!
ResponderEliminarConstanza Tobar Pinet 3 E
very Interesting information, the blog is so pretty
ResponderEliminarCongratulations!!
Pamela Briones 3ºD
oh my god that means that i'm not sagittarius anymore?
ResponderEliminarYes, very strange.
ResponderEliminarIt seems important to the subject, because no one knows the truth of what he says the astronomer Parke Kunkle, and if this is true would cause much confusion
Thank you very much for the article!
Paola Acevedo Plaza 3°D
I refuse to be gemini.
ResponderEliminarNice blog c:
Ana María Sánchez - 3rdE
I didn't know about that !, thanks for the information, your blog is awesome
ResponderEliminarValeria Vargas , 3ro E