There has been a recent uproar in the news that astrology signs are not actually what we believe them to be. As a non-astrology believer, I still find the change fascinating. According to syracuse.com, Western astrology need not fear, because it is based on equinoxes, so we inevitably remain what we have always considered ourselves to be. But is it the right way?
Astrology began 3,000 years ago; however, gradual changes in the Earth’s alignment have possibly changed zodiac signs, according to NBC. Apparently, scientists have known about this change since 500 B.C.
In addition to the shift in the calendar, a thirteenth sign has also been added to the new table: Ophiuchus, for those born after 2009.
For your despair/benefit/amusement, here is the new Zodiac chart:
Capricorn: January 20 to February 16
Aquarius: February 16 to March 11
Pisces: March 11 to April 18
Aries: April 18 to May 13
Taurus: May 13 to June 21
Gemini: June 21 to July 20
Cancer: July 20 to August 10
Leo: August 10 to September 16
Virgo: September 16 to October 30
Libra: October 30 to November 23
Scorpio: November 23 to November 29
Ophiuchus: November 29 to December 17
Sagittarius: December 17 to January 20
The potential questions to ask yourself are: what will you consider yourself to be; what calendar will you choose to adhere to, if any? Perhaps the use of one of our calendars will help you to determine. Do we fulfill our astrological signs, or do they fulfill us? How interesting would it be to track, in detail, your life for a year in a planner or journal (because they have ample space) and then try to relate yourself to the astrological signs assigned to your date of birth?
