The controversy continues in the debate on whether or not the dates for the zodiac signs should be changed due to the wobble of the Earth on her axis. Â If you haven’t already read about this, here is a short article from the Boston Globe on the subject.
New Zodiac Sign Dates — and Ophiuchus?
by Jason Tuohey January 15, 2011 09:00 AM (Boston Globe)
What’s your sign? The once-familiar cheesy pick up line has recently become a hotly contested topic. The controversy began after astronomer Parke Kunkle told the Star-Tribune of Minnesota that, due to the moon’s gravitational pull, the age-old constellations corresponding to a person’s birthday may be off by about a month. Kunkle’s comments set off a firestorm as people wondered if their zodiac signs were changing and astrologers rushed to refute the claim. As if this wasn’t confusing enough, there was also talk about adding a 13th sign to the mix — Ophiuchus, which would span Nov. 29 – Dec. 17, leaving poor Scorpio with only a tiny, six-day window (Nov. 23 – Nov. 29). So does this mean that you’ve been faithfully checking the wrong sign every morning for your horoscope? Not necessarily, according to Cambridge astrologer Joyce Levine. “Don’t worry. Your sign hasn’t changed!” Levine said in an interview. “The precession of the equinoxes does not affect Tropical Astrology, which is primarily what we use in the western culture. Tropical Astrology is based on the seasons; Aries, the beginning of spring; Cancer, the beginning of summer; Libra, the beginning of fall, and Capricorn, the beginning of winter.” Levine said that Vedic Astrology, which is favored in the east, does take the precession of equinoxes into account. For those who determine the zodiac signs by the stars, the new changes would be:
Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11
Pisces: March 11-April 18
Aries: April 18-May 13
Taurus: May 13-June 21
Gemini: June 21-July 20
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23-Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20
What do you think? Are you sticking with your current sign? Or are you looking for a switch?
Hey Mia! – thanks for sharing this interesting little bit of news not many have probably stumbled upon (even me! – and i surf the suf a lot!) ~ I actually found out from a good friend of mine who posted an article blog on facebook and sparked my interest ~ I had no idea what “ophiucus” was until i did some research ~ what a history!
The way how the sacred cosmos is and its beautiful mystery will always awe humanity – While im not much into the Zodiac, i still find it rather peculiar how people’s personalities are often tied to the sign they were born under…along with the procession of the equinoxes and the sacred dance of the heavens above ~ it’s like “wow” —- *in deep thought*
Oh yepz! – def still a libra here! – and always will be ~ (oct 11.) ~ libras are known to be creative, peaceful n’ laid-back, and crave harmony and balance…hence the sign…..that’s MEEEE!! 🙂
Hello Yannaki!
I’m glad you liked the information on the changing zodiac sign dates. I have never followed astrology very closely, either, as I have never found the signs to be very accurate as applied to one’s personality. My sign is/was Capricorn, but the description has never really fit my personality. Now, in considering Sagittarius, I find that it doesn’t really fit either! 🙂 I guess a bit of both would likely be close. While the energies from the Stars surely have an impact in our lives, I have found that the energies of Mother Earth play just as significant a role in our daily “energy mix”. Of course, when it comes to one’s personality, I subscribe to the idea that the exercise of Free Will and Choice is where one’s personality is defined! 🙂 However, sometimes it is nice to have a sign or an energy to back up our choices!!! 😀 I’m glad you still like your Libra. It seems like you two are a great match! 😀