The Stars were aligned....or so you thought!
The Stars were aligned....or so you thought!
Interesting article from Time Magazine
mentions that The field of astrology felt a major disruption from astronomers, who are concerned with actual stars and planets.
The astronomers from the Minnesota Planetarium Society found that because of the moon's gravitational pull on Earth, the alignment of the stars was pushed by about a month.
Ancient Babylonians had 13 constellations, but wanted only 12, so threw out Ophuchicus, the snake holder. - (obviously they got rid of the one that was hardest to pronounce! )
My sign Libra didn't even enter the picture until the era of Julius Caesar. - but apparently i'm not a Libra - i'm a Virgin (Virgo)
According to the Minnesota Planetarium Society, here is where the real signs of the Zodiac should fall. Get ready for your world to change forever.
What is your (new) sign?
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: Sept. 16-Oct. 30.
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23.
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29.
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17. (Yep, this one is new — read all about the Ophiuchus way of life here)
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20.
Read the full article here: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/01/13/horoscope-hang-up-earth-rotation-changes-zodiac-signs/#ixzz1AxoO9OGZ
Good luck to all the new Ophiuchus members....or good luck saying it!