Relationships July 11, 2017
Born anytime between November 29 and December 18? If so, Ophiuchus is for you.
Did you know that there’s a 13th zodiac called Ophiuchus?
Yeah, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around it, too. If you consider yourself a beginner-level astrologist, have no fear. ENTITY is here to guide you through understanding this constellation.
Ophiuchus (pronounced ‘oh-FEW-kuss’) is actually a constellation — not a sign — of the zodiac. The name translates to “serpent bearer” in Greek, and is represented by an image of a man holding a snake.
The constellation lies along the ecliptic (the apparent path of the sun across the sky). The twelve signs of the zodiac are associated with the twelve constellations that ran along the ecliptic thousands of years ago.
According to NASA, the constellation isn’t exactly new — the zodiac originated more than 3,000 years ago. In ancient Babylonian history, the zodiac originally consisted of thirteen constellations, including Ophiuchus. However, the Babylonians chose only twelve constellations to fit into their existing calendar, which had twelve months.
In other words, the 3,000-year-old astrological calendar no longer conforms to the current positions of constellations.
The best time to catch a glimpse of the constellation is during summer in the Northern Hemisphere or winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
This legendary constellation is known in the sky as the constellation of the Serpent. In the dark night sky, you will discover that it looks exactly like what it’s supposed to be: a dude holding a snake.
Pretty neat, huh?
Still a little confused on the whole astrology thing? We’ve got everything you need to know about horoscope signs.
