To an astrological philosophy, the Sun, the center of the universe travels from the constellation sign Scorpio and into the sign of Sagittarius directly, but due to the regular shift of the space. The star constellation 'Ophiuchus' before entering Sagittarius from Scorpios, the Sun enters for a few days every year, thus creating astrological birth to a thirteenth Zodiac sign.
The name Ophiuchus as the Serpent Holder is the only sign of the Zodiac which is connected to a real man. This Zodiac man lived in an ancient Egypt approximately the 27th century BC, and thus he called Imhotep.
The characteristics of Imhotep can be found in the Biblical Hebrew man Joseph, son of Jacob. Imhotep is recognized with many deeds including the knowledge and medicine. It is said; Imhotep brought the art of curing to humanity. The representation of a serpent, which is widely used today to signify the medical career, was used to recognize to Imhotep. Imhotep was also identified as 'Aesculapius' to the ancient Greeks.
• interpreter of dreams, premonitions
• attracts good luck
• serpent holder
• lofty ideals
• a seeker of peace and harmony
• doctor of medicine or science
• to add, increase, join or gather together
• poetical, inventive nature, expanding
• seeks higher education
• overseer, supervisor of work
• fame - either grand or completely misunderstood
• longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man
• architect, builder, reaches for the stars
• tax assessor or levy's taxes
• astrological talents, intuitive
• large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young
• the number twelve holds great significance
• foresight to benefit from hard times
• has secret enemies in family or close associations
• many jealous of this subject
• notable father, apple of father's eye when young
• high position in life expected [depending on aspects] highest fame and legend comes after death however
• feelings of granular, wise,
• likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors
• receives the favor of those in charge
Ophiuchus in the Planetary Zodiac:
Planet Pluto was instituted in Ophiuchus until the end of 2003, after which it is passed into Serpens Cauda, and so called “the Serpent's Tail”. The Centaur object, the minor planetoids Chiron, was visible against the stars of Ophiuchus until November 2001, after which it approved over the border into Sagittarius. Venus and Mercury can also be found in the Zodiac Ophiuchus for a time every year.
Planet Pluto was instituted in Ophiuchus until the end of 2003, after which it is passed into Serpens Cauda, and so called “the Serpent's Tail”. The Centaur object, the minor planetoids Chiron, was visible against the stars of Ophiuchus until November 2001, after which it approved over the border into Sagittarius. Venus and Mercury can also be found in the Zodiac Ophiuchus for a time every year.
The New Zodiac
ARIES = APRIL 19 - MAY 13
TAURUS = MAY 14 - JUNE 19
GEMINI = JUNE 20 - JULY 20
CANCER = JULY 21 - AUG 9
LEO = AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 15
VIRGO = SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 30
LIBRA = OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 22
SCORPIO = NOVEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 29
OPHIUCHUS = NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 17
SAGITTARIUS = DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 18
CAPRICORN = JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 15
AQUARIUS = FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 11
PISCES = MARCH 12 - APRIL 18
TAURUS = MAY 14 - JUNE 19
GEMINI = JUNE 20 - JULY 20
CANCER = JULY 21 - AUG 9
LEO = AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 15
VIRGO = SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 30
LIBRA = OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 22
SCORPIO = NOVEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 29
OPHIUCHUS = NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 17
SAGITTARIUS = DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 18
CAPRICORN = JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 15
AQUARIUS = FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 11
PISCES = MARCH 12 - APRIL 18