According to a 2016 story, if Gerosa’s advice hasn’t made you quit trying to understand NASA’s shocking revelation, don’t lose hopeit really is all pretty straightforward.
In essence, the day that determines our star sign corresponds to the Sun’s location in relation to the constellations of stars that are visible at the time of our birth.
The zodiac constellations of Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces are all traversed by the Sun as seen from the revolving Earth. Originally, the constellation that the Sun was “in” on the day we were born was used to define our zodiac sign. Constellations have moved and the sky has changed during the more than three thousand years since the invention of our zodiac system.
So even if we could think of ourselves as a perfectly balanced Libra, a confident Aries, or a “complete Gemini,” that is probably not the truth. On the other hand, this may be really wonderful news for anyone who feels like they simply don’t connect with their own horoscope (we’re thinking of you, Scorpios).
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What zodiac signs will be present in 2020?
According to Western astrology, there are 12 signs of the zodiac, which literally means the “a circle of animals, but the Sun passes through 13 constellations annually:
the following signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini (where the Sun is right now), Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Unfortunately, astrologers give the inaccurate dates for each star sign in addition to neglecting Ophiuchus. Astrology’s line-of-sight is based on what it claims occurs in the night sky “insights into human emotions and fortunes:
The Sun’s position in the sky according to astrology (wrong)
Astrologers use the following locations and times to make the Sun appear in the sky to determine what the majority of people believe their birth star sign to be:
- December 22January 19 for Capricorn.
- January 20 to February 18 for Aquarius
- February 19March 20 in Pisces
- March 21April 19 in Aries
- April 20May 20 in Taurus
- May 21June 20 for Gemini
- June 21July 22, cancer
- Leo: 23 July to 22 August
- August 23September 22 in Virgo
- September 23October 22 in Libra
- Scorpio: 23rd October21st November
- November 22December 21 for Sagittarius
The Sun’s actual position in the sky (correct)
Your true “star sign,” with some overlap between astrology and overlap, but plenty of surprises, is at this time when the Sun is actually in the constellations:
- Capricorn: 20 January-16 February
- Aries: February 16March 11
- March 11April 18 for Pisces
- Aries: 18 April13 May
- Taurus: 13 May 21 June
- June 21July 20 Gemini
- Cancer: 20 July10 August (21 days)
- Leo: 10 August to 16 September
- September 16 to October 30 (45 days!)
- October 30November 23 for Libra.
- Scorpio: November 23November 29 (only one week from now!).
- Ophiuchus (not a zodiac sign according to astrology, but genuine nonetheless): November 29December 17
- December 17January 20 for Sagittarius
The Sun is most likely not in the zodiac sign that your horoscope claims it is because of this. Of course, it doesn’t matter a bit, but realizing why will help you appreciate your home planet more.
What makes my zodiac sign unique?
The length of time the Sun spends between the Earth and each zodiacal constellation depends on the size of each constellation, the ecliptic’s passage through bigger or smaller areas of each constellation, and the Earth’s rotational speed around the Sun.
Why do zodiac signs alter annually?
A 26,000-year-long phenomenon known as “precession” causes the stars to appear to move over time. This is brought on by the Earth’s rotational wobble.
What are my three primary symptoms?
Your Sun sign, Moon sign, and rising signalso referred to as your ascending signare the three most important positions in your birth chart. Your fundamental character and essence as a person are reflected in your Sun sign. Your Moon sign indicates your emotional side and who you are when you’re by yourself. Last but not least, your rising sign represents how you come across to others and how you look on the outside.
Why is Aries the first sign in the zodiac?
On the first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, the Sun used to be “in” the constellation Aries. We should clarify that the Sun appears to move between the thirteen constellations that make up the “zodiac” as the Earth circles around it. The phrase “First Point of Aries” (or “Cusp of Aries”) was first used by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicea (190-120 BCE), who noted that the Sun was in the constellation Aries at the time of the spring equinox. However, because to precessional wriggling, the Sun’s apparent vernal equinox position has consistently moved along the ecliptic by nearly 1 degree every 73 years. Every 26,000 years, our planet’s pole describes a 47-degree circle in the sky due to the wobbling, which is mostly brought on by interactions with the Sun and Moon. As a result, during this 26,000-year cycle, the vernal equinox point will be “hosted” by each of the thirteen zodiac constellations. Astronomer Jean Meeus claims that around 68 BCE, the vernal equinox point crossed the Aries-Pisces boundary. Ironically, barely than a century after Hipparchus’ passing, this change took place. Since then, Pisces has been the western route taken by the vernal equinox point. The vernal equinox will pass through Aquarius, the Water Bearer, in AD 2597. Or, to be more precise, it will enter the rectilinear area known as the Aquarius “region” by the International Astronomical Union. The vernal equinox will probably still be referred to as the “First Point of Aries” by astronomers even then.
The vernal equinox point moves around the ecliptic as a result of the Earth’s precessional wobble once every 26,000 years. The term “First Point of Aries” refers to this point’s former position in Aries the Ram. The vernal equinox point is currently in Pisces and will move towards the Aquarius region in the late 26th century. Keep in mind that the astrological sign of Aries serves as the emblem for the vernal equinox point.
Why are my sun sign and zodiac sign different?
In astrology, there are two terms that must be distinguished: sun sign and zodiac sign.
Astrology sign is another name for sun sign.
However, it is important to keep in mind that your sun sign is one of the 12 zodiac signs that determines your accurate horoscope.
The zodiac sign that the sun was in when you were born is known as your sun sign.
On the other hand, zodiac signs refer to the 12 star constellations that the Sun, Moon, and planets travel through.
The primary distinction between a solar sign and a zodiac sign is this.
It’s crucial to be aware that astrological signs or just astrology signs are other names for zodiac signs.
The word “zodiac” is interestingly derived from the Greek word “zodiakos,” which means “circle of animals.”
Animals being associated with zodiac signs is mostly due to this.
The twelve zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
In actuality, the sun sign is one of the 40 zodiac signs that make up the core of a real horoscope.
The simplified kind of astrology that astrological consultants most frequently use to write about in newspapers is sun sign astrology.
In actuality, sun sign astrology only uses placements that have an impact on the sun.
Depending on the month of birth, the sun’s position corresponds to one of the twelve zodiac signs.
The sun sign is what this sign is known as.
Sun enters and departs each sign on specific dates, and these dates play a significant role in describing the personalities of people born on those days.
The estimate of the sun’s progress within the sign will also account for the leap year adjustment.
Can you have two zodiac signs?
Not quite. People who are born on a zodiac cusp are distinct individuals whose date of birth combines the energy and characteristics of two different signs, rather than formally being born under two signs. This results in a unique astrological personality with a fusion of attributes.