13. Sign of the zodiac: What is the theory?

13. Sign of the zodiac
What is it about the theory?

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The discussion about the alleged 13th zodiac sign regularly flares up in the astrological world. Do we all have to rethink? We did the research and the result is surprising.

Where does the confusion about the 13th zodiac sign come from?

If you love horoscopes, you must have a certain idea of ​​your zodiac sign and its character traits. But rumors are circulating on the Internet that this classification is not correct at all. A 13th sign of the zodiac should spark in between and mix up the remaining signs of the zodiac. Of course we have to take a closer look.

Not the astrologers, but them Astronomers – the scientific astronomers – caused the excitement. The U.S. Department of Space and Aviation Science NASA announced a few years ago, for example, that there should be thirteen rather than twelve constellations along the zodiac constellations. Astrology divides the annual zodiac journey into twelve equal sections. So is this teaching about the signs of the zodiac out of date?

13. Sign of the zodiac: Are astronomers' assessments correct?

On the factual level, there is now a clear plus for astronomy. There are actually 13 constellations along the zodiac. This knowledge is not new, but was already known to the Babylonians around 500 BC. In addition, the known times of the zodiac signs change regularly, every 72 years to be precise. Because of its gravitational pull, the moon ensures that the orientation of the earth's axis shifts – and with it its course around the sun.


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What is the name of this 13th zodiac sign?

This 13th constellation will too Snake bearer called and has its time from 11/29 until December 17th. This also changes the rest of the zodiac signs:

  • Capricorn: 01/21 until February 16
  • Aquarius: 02/17 until March 12th
  • Pisces: 13.03. until April 18
  • Aries: 04/19 until May 14th
  • Bull: 15.05. until June 21st
  • Twins: June 22nd until July 20th
  • Cancer: 07/21 until 08/10
  • Leo: 08/11 until 16.09.
  • Virgo: 17.09. until October 31
  • Libra: 1.11. until 23.11.
  • Scorpio: 11/24 until 28.11.
  • Snake Bearer: 29.11. until December 17th
  • Sagittarius: 12/18 until January 20th

What does this mean for the "old" zodiac signs?

Don't worry, you don't have to remember the new classification of the zodiac signs if you don't want to. The knowledge of astronomy is not important for astrology. She continues to keep the well-known 12 division of the zodiac and invokes the so-called tropical zodiac, which is static for her. She justifies this with the seasons. Because the natural cycle of nature and its regular alternation play a role in astrology. How is that meant?

The tropical zodiac begins with the beginning of spring and the zodiac sign Aries and ends with the zodiac sign Pisces. All twelve signs of the zodiac are symbolic of various important issues in life. Of course there are actually more stars twinkling in the sky, but the astrologers do not make the constellation serpent bearer a star sign. They do not consider the snake bearer relevant and simply leave him out. Therefore there is no 13th zodiac sign for them.

If you are still fascinated by the zodiac sign called the serpent bearer, you can of course also believe in him astrologically. By the way, people who were born during this time should be disciplined, passionate and open-minded, say a few astrologers who are also open to it. And who knows who will be right in the end.