Did Your Astrological Sign Just Change?

In its Tumblr post, NASA explains the origins of the zodiac, created more than 3,000 years ago. According to ancient Babylonian stories, the zodiac originally contained 13 constellations, including Ophiuchus. However, they chose only 12 constellations to fit their existing calendar, which had only 12 months.

“To make a tidy match with their 12-month calendar, the Babylonians ignored the fact that the sun actually moves through 13 constellations, not 12,” the NASA post explains. “Then they assigned each of those 12 constellations equal amounts of time.”

Meanwhile, the earth’s axis has changed position since Babylonian times, meaning it doesn’t point in the same direction it did 3,000 years ago. I dont undestand any of this mumbo jumbo. Only that I use to be a Gemini, but now i'm a Taurus?

While this explanation should clear up any remaining confusion, NASA stresses one major point: Astrology isn’t real science.

“No one has shown that astrology can be used to predict the future or describe what people are like based on their birth dates,” the post reads.

Though many people define themselves based on their star signs, wear astrological jewelry and read their horoscopes religiously, the zodiac is ultimately a human creation.

So, for every Taurus and Capricorn that questioned their identity in the midst of all this astrological hubbub, just remember: NASA doesn’t care about your star sign and you probably shouldn’t either. And, a bunch of us now have wack tattoos.

Capricorn: Jan. 20 to Feb. 16

Aquarius: Feb. 16 to March 11

Pisces: March 11 to April 18

Aries: April 18 to May 13

Taurus: May 13 to June 21

Gemini: June 21 to July 20

Cancer: July 20 to Aug. 10

Leo: Aug. 10 to Sept. 16

Virgo: Sept. 16 to Oct. 30

Libra: Oct. 30 to Nov. 23

Scorpio: Nov. 23 to Nov. 29

Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 to Dec. 17

Sagittarius: Dec. 17 to Jan. 20

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