THE ZODIAC
THE ZODIAC
an introduction and brief overview
Western Astrology is comprised of the Sun, Moon, the planets and 12 signs.
Each sign occupies a space known as a house of 30 degrees (totalling 360 of the circle).
These 12 signs are named for a constellation within 30 degrees of the plane of the ecliptic.
The ecliptic is an imaginary path of Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
There are 12 signs. They are: Aires, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scropio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn, Aqurias, and Pisces. All signs are relative to constellations that are seen from Earth.
There is a 13th constellation ‘Ophiuchus‘ that is only partially seen. It was known in Ptolemy’s time.
It was decided not to include it in the zodiac. The reason behind this decision is unclear.
However, in 1930 it was recognized by the Internatiol Astronomical Union (IAU).
Nothing is absolute in the universe. Even the positions of the constellations
have changed over time due to Earth’s ‘wobble’. This change is significant enough
to move some signs 30 degrees or more. Regardless in Western Astrology spring equinox
(March 20-22) is still the beginning of the zodiac and one degree Aires.
Sidereal astrology, as used in India, is more in keeping with these changes.
The constellations as followed by Indian astrologers are more in line with their actual movement.
Chinese astrology is different still. They relate only 5 planets to elemants.
They are: Venus; gold, Jupiter, wood; Mercury, water; Mars, fire; and Saturn, Earth.
There are many variables. Want more information?
Consult an astrologer/ look for future articles
posted by: ETH January 24, 2011
hi eddie never really followed the stars it is too much to understand all the planets and that we are suspended in space so i dont think about it i think about life xxjen
It was recent for me too Dreamwalker and a revelation to learn about Ophiuchus. It’s symbol was the ‘serpent’. Have you heard of it being used anywhere before?
thank you for interest and kind response
Eddie
(you are definitly a Taurus in this life)
I think the planet shifted over here we had the spring flowers up before spring and everything went a little haywire a couple of years back. The seasons didn’t match the months etc
Have a great day
Lady Jude
It is only recently Eddie that I have heard of this 13th Constellation Ophiuchus… But what ever reason of it not being included, it is there for all to see.. I used to read my Star Signs all the time Im Taurus May 1st but I quess now Im an Aires Lol… I liked being the Bull.. but no matter I still have horns as the Ram.. lol…
I read my Stars today actually Eddie and they were so correct.. as I have been filling in application forms for a new Job..All about New beginnings.. Changes are about in everything, And We have to change with them.. Change is Good.. it shows we move forward, and are not static….
And So too the Constellations move.. for everything has a cycle..
Loved your blog Eddie…. Dreamwalker xx