But the precession of the Earth’s rotational axis, which causes astrological signs to diverge from the zodiac, is the fundamental cause. The Earth’s equator gently bulges due to its rotation, much like how a skater’s skirt fanned out as she spins. The Earth quakes like a top because to the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun on the bulge. Over a period of 25,800 years, the wobble makes the Earth’s axisthe line around which it rotatesswing slowly in a circle.
The constellations appear to slide to the east by around a degree per human lifetime, changing how the zodiac appears to us on Earth. Around 150 B.C., Hipparchus of Nicaea made the slow but definitive observation of precession.
The vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, was in Aries in ancient times. Around 100 B.C., due to precession, it moved into Pisces, where it is at the moment and will stay until the year A.D. When it enters Aquarius in 2700, for example, and so forth. It will finally return to Aries and the cycle will start all over again in 25,800 years.
Astrology may be entertaining as a game with its predictions of destiny and personality. The topic, however, has no scientific foundation. What Monopoly is to the real estate market, science is to the subject.
Direct collisions between Earth and celestial bodies can cause very rapid changes, such as the impact of an asteroid off the Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago that had global effects including the disappearance of dinosaurs. Astrology diverts attention away from the very real influences of the planets, primarily their gravitational effects on one another that cause real changes in the shapes, sizes, and tilts of their orbits. On Earth, such changes likely caused past ice ages.
Astrological prophecies will lead you nowhere at all, but astronomical studies will eventually enable the prediction of such events.
Why can’t I connect with my zodiac sign?
Personally, I think this is correct. Although I am a Taurus at heart, my Virgo and Sagittarius parents have given me a wonderful identity problem regarding whether I want to be a carefree wanderer or a meticulous planner.
You have too many planets in one sign
Although your solar sign is said to represent the essence of your soul, other planets in your natal chart can add complexity to your personality. A strong Venus placement may allow you to love differently than your star sign stereotype, while your Mercury sign may influence the way you communicate. However, you can manifest as a quite different sign if your Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Pluto are all in the same sign.