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Sagittarius
Have you noticed the “new one?” Ophiuchus (pronounced or-phew-cuss) is the 13th zodiac sign, a summer constellation well-known to stargazers but overlooked by traditional astrology. It’s true! On November 29, the Sun enters the constellation of Ophiuchus and leaves on December 18… a period of the year typically associated with Sagittarius.
Many Sagitarians are actually Ophiucuns, despite the fact that many of us are the star sign before the one we assume we are.
When you look at the list of true star sign dates, you’ll notice that the Sun spends vastly varying amounts of time within each zodiacal constellation. It travels into Scorpio in a week and out in a week, while spending 45 days in Virgo.
It’s partly due to the fact that the star signs were reduced down to 12 (omitting Ophiuchus) and then rounded up to cover a month each.
The astrological star signs were established by the Babylonians who lived in Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq and Syria, around 3,000 years ago.
Precession is a natural process that occurs every 25,800 years and causes the Earth to wobble on its axis, much like a spinning top, due to the gravitational impact of the Moon. As a result, the “North Star” and the equinox positions are continually changing. In other words, the stars’ apparent locations have migrated west.
As a result, the Sun on your birthday is very unlikely to be in the same star sign as it is according to traditional astrology.
So the next time someone checks your horoscope or says something like “typical Capricorn!” you may be sure they’re talking nonsense. Because, in addition to giving meaning to alignments, which is illogical, their alignments are 3,000 years old.
Why don’t I suit my zodiac sign?
Personally, I think this is correct. My Virgo and Sagittarius parents have definitely left me with a great identity problem over whether I want to be a devil-may-care traveler or a care-about-everything planner, despite the fact that I’m a Taurus through and through.
You have too many planets in one sign
Remember that, while your solar sign is meant to be the essence of your soul, there are other planets in your horoscope that give your personality depth. Related to a strong Venus location, you may love differently than your star sign stereotype, or you may communicate in a certain way due to your Mercury sign. However, if your Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Pluto are all in the same sign, you could appear to be a completely different sign.
Which zodiac sign should be avoided?
Sagittarius is one of the zodiac’s most open-minded and forthright signs. Their proclivity for changing jobs, friend groups, and even zip codes provides them with a distinct view on life. A Sagittarius is unlikely to talk down to you or judge you. When it comes to life, however, they can be a little rash. They have a habit of poking their nose into other people’s affairs and aren’t exactly known for keeping secrets. So, while you can always count on them to provide you sound counsel or an unbiased view, you might want to share your dirty laundry with someone else. There’s no guarantee that everything you say to a Sagittarius will stay between you and them.
Is it feasible to take on the characteristics of a different zodiac sign?
If you’re into astrology, you’ve definitely heard of the term “cusp birth,” which refers to a birthdate that falls on the border between two sun signs’ date ranges. What does it mean to be born on the cusp of two zodiac signs, though? Some people who were born on the beginning or last day of a zodiac sign’s season claim to be a mix of the two, but is this actually true?
Finally, when it comes to astrology’s cusp signs, here’s the verdict: they don’t exist. The concept of “cusp signs” is a common astrological myth. Because the sun can’t be in two places at once, a planet can only be in one place in the zodiac at a time, you can only have one solar sign. Please accept my apologies for bursting any cusp-claimers’ bubbles! However, if you were born on the “cusp” of two zodiac signs, there are a few things to consider, as this placement can make things a little more tricky.
Is it possible to change your zodiac sign?
No, it’s more like once every 30 years or so. (Thank G, you’ve got some time to think about it.) “Each sign has 30 degrees, and the advanced sun moves less than a degree per year, so this shift is really slow,” Montfar explains.
How to get a clearer picture
After you’ve determined your sun sign, you’ll need to look through your astrological charts, which are made up of three elements. The Sun sign, which is most people’s dominant zodiac sign, is the part of your horoscope that represents your ego. Then there’s your Moon sign, which influences your emotional outlook; finally, there’s your rising sign, which is your public face. This is a more difficult yet accurate method of estimating. With that said, you should be aware that the planets can impact or lessen every aspect of your horoscope.
Compatibility of zodiac signs in a love relationship
Many sites on the internet use a pair of matching signs, such as Gemini and Aries, to describe zodiac sign compatibility. But what if you’re looking for a compatible zodiac mate but aren’t sure what sign they belong to? Based on your zodiac sign, here are some traits of your possible interest:
- Aries is a self-assured achiever who can keep up with them.
- Someone who is self-assured, secretive, and capable of keeping them on their toes is a Leo.
- Sagittarius is a free-spirited, open-minded soul who does not strive to change others.
- Taurus is a devoted and amorous sign with only them in mind.
- Someone who is smart, complex, ambitious, and devoted is a Virgo.
- Capricorn is a sophisticated, fashionable, and intriguing spirit who can keep their mind occupied while being faithful.
- Gemini: a person with a sharp mind, a good sense of humor, and enough diversity to keep things interesting.
- Libra is a person with good looks, intelligence, and self-assurance.
- Aquarius: a dedicated but fun-loving individual with a wicked sense of humour and a culinary talent.
- Cancer is a sensuous, clever, and affectionate person with an empathic heart.
- Scorpio is attracted to people who can test them and feed off their passion and intensity.
- Pisces: someone with self-assurance, a creative intellect, and the capacity to connect with others.
What Are the Most Compatible Zodiac Signs for Friendships?
Friendships are an important aspect of one’s life. Nothing beats having a friend at your side with whom you can share everything and who will always be there for you. Astrology has a lot to say about compatibility, especially in nature; reading someone’s zodiac sign can give you an idea of their friendship. The zodiac sun sign pairs that are the most compatible are:
Is astrology relevant in romantic relationships?
What is your zodiac sign? Does it make a difference? You could believe that scientists are above such inquiries, but you’d be mistaken. In 2007, a team from the University of Manchester published “Ten million marriages: A test of astrological “love signs.” They looked at 10 million weddings using UK census data and inferred astrological signs based on the couples’ birth dates.
According to United Academics, these same-birthday pairs are most likely merely errors on the paperwork. When the birthday oddity is removed, there is no effect at all. The following analysis is included in the study:
This study found that an astrological sign had no bearing on the likelihood of marrying and remaining married to someone of a different sign. For decades, popular astrologers have pushed the concept of ‘love signs,’ or the compatibility of partners with specific birthdate combinations. However, if the almost 20 million married people in England and Wales are any clue, lonely hearts who obsess over the zodiac are wasting their time.
One thing the study didn’t take into account was how horoscopes may affect a relationship. It might affect a woman’s relationships with non-Leos if she truly believed she was meant to be with a Leo. Reading horoscopes, however, appears to have minimal effect on a woman’s real conduct, according to a study published in Correlation in 2001. Only 15% of women indicated they would alter their behavior based on their horoscope. However, the survey discovered that many people take astrology quite seriously. According to the researchers,
The results of the survey, in general, confirm that astrology has a significant impact on women’s life. Seventy-two percent do not believe astrology is mere superstition, and over ninety percent say they research the sun signs of persons with whom they have ties. In love, 78 percent had read a book on their sun sign. Despite the fact that only 15% claimed they would change their behavior based on what they read in a horoscope, these findings suggest that astrology can impact women’s behavior in a variety of ways.
While the position of Venus has little to do with the success of your marriage, horoscopes in the back of women’s magazines may have more influence than anyone wants to admit.