Question:
New astrological signs?
Brooke W
2011-01-15 08:45:45 UTC
What is the deal with these new astrological signs? I am really confused. I know its because of the planets shifting but why mess this up? I am not happy I used to be a gemini and now apparently I am a taurus I dont want to be a taurus.
Then, I heard this only applies to the kids born in 2011? So is this true? Am I still a gemini.
(Sorry my question is a little scattered.)
Seven answers:
Chainlightning
2011-01-15 09:16:27 UTC
Astrologers know all about the current zodiac, they just ignore it. For astrology (fortune telling) the signs have not changed. The positions that are used now are the same as they were 2,000 years ago. But "modern" astrology only keeps up by adding planets, asteroids, and imaginary points. No "modern" astrologer observes the heavens anymore, not for centuries. Too much work for them. They leave that for the real science of Astronomy.



Nature does not cooperate with a made up and discriminating fortune telling system.



"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."

— Carl Sagan
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2011-01-15 16:47:56 UTC
Brendan is seriously misinformed.



This "new sign" only affects two groups of people:

(1) astronomers ... oh, but they don't use astrology or do charts

(2) Vedic (East Indian) astrologers, who have been using these changes all along.



You see, there are TWO different zodiacs. The astronomers and Vedic astrologers use the Sidereal zodiac, which has been changing, slowly, since time began, and will continue to change forever. IF you are a Vedic astrologer, before-2011/after-2011 makes no difference. Under the Sidereal system, they have already (years ago) called you a Taurus Sun.



The OTHER zodiac is the Tropical zodiac, the one used in Western astrology. It does not change because it is linked to the point of the Spring Equinox which is linked to the calendar. Nothing changes. You are, and remain, a Gemini Sun.



The mistake that everyone who doesn't understand astrology is making (and that includes you) is that you think that the astrological zodiac is tied to the actual constellations. It isn't. Hasn't been for over 2000 years. Why do astrologers use it? Because it WORKS, and it works well.



If you are going to follow astrology, then at least learn the basics, so you know what you are following (Astrology is NOT about Sun-signs or newspaper horoscopes). I am a professionally-certified astrology (P.M.A.F.A.), certified by the American Federation of Astrologers.
Sorafanforever
2011-01-15 16:49:04 UTC
Well there are two types of Astrology. The stupid news report did not explain it! The Astrology that we use and that is popular is Tropical Astrology. The Astronomer in the news is basing his evidence based on Sidereal Astrology. Sidereal Astrology is used by constellations. Tropical Astrology is also known as Western Astrology. This is based off of the four seasons (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer), the Western climate. (North America and Western Europe). In Tropical Astrology there are only TWELVE signs according to the seasons. In Sidereal Astrology, (and Indian constellations) there are thirteen. Its all in the matter of which interpretation you choose to use. I would much prefer Tropical (Western). To me Climate logically affects our behavior more than stars in the heavens ever could. I hope this helps.

:D Please, spread this message....People will fall for anything even if its not legit.



It does not apply to kids of 2011. Its Ancient. Both are old.
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2011-01-15 16:54:07 UTC
lol, damn with these question already :D



Nothing's changed, honestly :] I could write endlessly about why it's not true, however it's a waste of both your and my time. Life's too short for boring things.



Anyway, to at least answer a bit more (^_^) it's just a Twitter scandal and what we're all experiencing now is a Twitter Snowball effect.
Beetlejuice
2011-01-15 16:47:26 UTC
It only changes if you were born after 2009 I believe.
Intensified Moon
2011-01-15 19:14:42 UTC
There are already 10,000,000 Q and A posted about this- pick one!!!!!
2011-01-15 16:55:48 UTC
ohmygoshhh! you're the same sign you was your whole freaking life.

no matter what dont change your sign!.

gemini for life.!


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