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. However, since the creation of our zodiac system more than 3000 years ago, the sky and constellations have changed.
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 makes the zodiac signs unique?
NASA
as in, real NASA, of course
have demonstrated that the sky has changed significantly since the Babylonians first created the 12 zodiac signs, over 3,000 years ago.
The sky has changed because Earth’s axis (North Pole) doesn’t point exactly in the same direction, they said. Now because Mimi was born on August 4, she was not born in Leo but rather “under the sign” of Cancer, which is one constellation “early.”
Why do astrological signs evolve over time?
Kunkle’s declaration nevertheless exposes an intriguing astronomical occurrence, even if you think astrology is nonsense. There is a 26,000-year-long phenomenon known as “precession” that causes the stars to appear to move over time. This is brought on by the Earth’s rotational wobble.
What led to the creation of the zodiac signs?
By analogy to 12 schematic months of 30 days each, Babylonian astronomers around the end of the 5th century BC divided the ecliptic into 12 equal “signs.” The first known celestial coordinate system was created because each sign had 30 celestial longitudes. The zodiac was first used between 409 and 398 BC, while Persia was in control, and most likely within a very short period of time after 401 BC, according to calculations made by current astrophysics. Babylonian astronomers fixed the zodiac in relation to stars, placing the beginning of Cancer at the “Rear Twin Star” (Geminorum) and the beginning of Aquarius at the “Rear Star of the Goat-Fish.” This is in contrast to modern astrologers who place the beginning of the sign of Aries at the position of the Sun at the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (March equinox) ( Capricorni).
Since Babylonian times, the March equinox point has shifted from Aries into Pisces due to the equinoxes’ precession, which alters the time of year the Sun is in a certain constellation.
The split was made into equal arcs of 30 degrees each, which gave them the perfect frame of reference for predicting a planet’s longitude. However, Babylonian methods of observational measuring were still in their infancy. In order to help locate a planet inside this ecliptic coordinate system, they calculated the position of a planet in relation to a group of “normal stars” nearby the ecliptic (9 of latitude).
A planet’s position was typically given in relation to a single zodiacal sign in Babylonian astronomy diaries, and less frequently in terms of particular degrees within a sign. The degrees of longitude were stated in relation to the 30th of the zodiac sign rather than the continuous 360 ecliptic when they were supplied. The positions of prominent astronomical occurrences in astronomical ephemerides were calculated in sexagesimal fractions of a degree (equivalent to minutes and seconds of arc). The astrologically significant dates when a planet crossed from one zodiacal sign to another were more significant for daily ephemerides than the planet’s daily locations.
how to pronounce Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus is pronounced /fijuks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). People pronounce Ophiuchus as “oh-FEW-kuss” in plain old English.
What makes Pisces unique?
The 12th and final sign of the zodiac calendar is Pisces. It is controlled by the planet Neptune and symbolized by a pair of fish (as well as Jupiter). Pisces is a water sign, just like Scorpio and Cancer, however they are distinguished from the other water signs by their reputation for being more relaxed and amicable personalities. However, all water signs are renowned for having strong emotions and occasionally acting indecisively.
One of the most sympathetic zodiac signs, Pisces personalities are noted for being compassionate and will go to any lengths to ensure the happiness of those around them. They are creative as well, and they generate concepts that many people wouldn’t.
When things don’t go their way, these kind people might get cranky, and because of their generosity, less unselfish people can easily take advantage of them. If they have been wounded too frequently, Pisces may even become emotionally distant. However, Pisces are often kind, considerate, and sensitive to their own feelings as well as those of people around them.
Justin Bieber, George Harrison, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jack Kerouac are a few well-known Pisces.
Changes to your Big 3?
No, it’s closer to every 30 years. “There are 30 degrees in each sign, and the advanced sun only moves less than a degree per year, so this transition is really slow-moving,” explains Montfar. (So you’ve got some time to ponder all this, thank G.)
Which dates in the zodiac are actual?
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
- Aries: March 21April 19
- Aries: April 19May 20
- June 21July 22, cancer
- Leo: 23 July to 22 August
- August 23September 22 in Virgo
- September 23October 22 in Libra
- Scorpio: 23rd October21st November
- December 21November 22 for Sagittarius
The Sun’s actual position in the sky (correct)
This is the time when the Sun is actually in a constellation, revealing your true “star sign” with some astrological overlap but lots of surprises:
- 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 Sag.
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.
Who named the zodiac?
NASA claims that the Babylonians already had a 12-month calendar based on the moon phases when they formed the zodiac. Despite the fact that they found 13 constellations that make up the zodiac, they chose to exclude one so the signs would more closely coincide with their 12-month calendar.
Before you Aries, Cancers, and Leos start making fun of your new Ophiuchus friends, keep in mind that the addition of this 13th constellation slightly changes the time frame for each zodiac sign. As a result, even though I have loved my life as a textbook Pisces, I have discovered through research that I am now an Aquarius. (Gasp!)
Even though this knowledge dates back 3,000 years, it was just rediscovered when NASA published some scientific facts about how the Earth’s axis has changed and no longer points precisely in the same direction as it previously did, which impacts how long each constellation is visible in the night sky.
The astrology community (and Twitter) went crazy, and many ardent supporters believed NASA “added a sign to the zodiac, upending the familiar and beloved signs. However, that is untrue. An astrological sign was not added by NASA. Their Tumblr blog post states that they “I merely performed the math. If anyone is to be held accountable, it should be the ancient Babylonians for omitting Ophiuchus in the first place.