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Mini Singhal was born on October 29, That makes her, according to the western zodiac system, a Scorpio - a sign she likes because astrologer and bestselling author Linda Goodman says such women have "a deep, mysterious beauty, are magnetic, proud and totally confident.
She might just have a bad surprise in store, something that may even lead to an identity crisis of sorts. What if she's told that like numerous others she hasn't been following the right star sign all her life and that she is indeed a Virgo, that Goodman in reality hasn't been all that good to her?
The theory is that when it was developed by the Babylonians in BCE they missed out on a crucial bit of information which became apparent to mankind only later with further advances in science. But the signs were never recalibrated. So, what's your real, real sun sign? And does it change who you are?
There are some who can't be bothered to find out. It doesn't matter to them where the sun, moon and the planets were when they were born because, in any case, these heavenly bodies are thousands of kilometres away, too far to affect them on earth.
But for those who hold the tiny dots of light in the sky responsible for everything - from not finding a suitable NRI groom to premature greying of hair - a possible answer to this question would lie in understanding how the signs have changed over a couple of thousand years. Western astrology believes in 12 constellations of 30 degrees each which make up degrees of the zodiac or the apparent path of the sun across the sky as observed from the earth.
While it was first developed by the Babylonians, it was the Greeks who improvised on it and laid the foundation of modern western astrology.
According to the system, the sun is hosted by each of these 12 star clusters between certain days of the year. For instance, it shines bright amongst the nine stars that make up constellation Virgo from August 23 to September If you are born between these dates your sun sign is Virgo and you supposedly have a set of characteristics typical to your sign - love for perfection,in this case, is one of the most celebrated and bragged about.
But here's the twist in the tale. The ancient Babylonians were smart enough to map the twinkling constellations and the movement of the sun in and out of them, but they were yet to figure out the concept of 'precession'.
To put it simply, it refers to the change in the direction of the earth's rotational axis in relation to fixed stars.
This change occurs because the earth not just rotates on its axis but also wobbles - like a spinning top. This is because of the tilt in the earth's rotational axis resulting from unequal gravitational forces exerted on it by the sun and the moon.
In addition to rotation,the earth's axis also exhibits an extremely slow gyroscopic motion. If observed from the top of the North Pole, precession makes the tip of the earth's rotational axis trace a circle.
And it takes 26, years to complete one such circle. The importance of precession in astrology stems from the fact that the angle of the tilt of earth's axis on the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere is taken as the 'zero point', or the starting of the zodiac.
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Which means that from 0 degree to 30 degrees is Aries, followed by Taurus between 30 to 60 degrees, and so on. Now, since this reference point has moved over the years due to precession , the subsequent position of the rest of the zodiac has too.
Therefore, it is important to factor in the precession of the earth's axis to know your 'correct' sun sign. However, western astrologers have refrained from doing so and continue to refer to the zodiac based on the placement of stars millions of years ago.
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If precession is taken into account,it throws the zodiac completely out of whack. Take this for a reality check: See The Real Sun Signs As if this was not enough to shake your belief, science deals another blow to the zodiac system in the shape of Ophiucus, or the serpent bearer -- the 13th constellation.
It seems that this group of stars escaped the probing eyes of the Babylonians as they divided the sky into 12 compartments. It, therefore, does not find a mention in western astrology. If you were born between November 30 and December 17, your sun sign is Ophiucus and not Saggitarius.
January 1 Birthday Astrology
If indeed stars speak then they have been telling lies. Perhaps now you'll understand why your outspoken Arian self never got along with your partner's Saggitarian spontaneity though Goodman promised smouldering chemistry between the two signs. Capricorns born on January 1 have an aristocratic nature regardless of background or family connections.
They demonstrate good taste and know how to live well, even on limited resources. January 1 natives expect a great deal of themselves and always strive to live up to their expectations. This can be rewarding but also exhausting. Because the standards of January 1 natives are high, it's sometimes difficult for them to find friends who share their values.
They are loyal and retain friendships for many years.
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Their screening process is particular, and so they are unlikely to marry early. When they meet a special someone, they become eager to settle down. Those born on January 1 set a good example for other family members, but even though they appreciate a close family life, they tend to go their own way in personal matters. They make good, if stern, parents.
They set high standards and can be disappointed if their children don't follow their example of personal responsibility. Since people born on January 1 may have a sedentary lifestyle, it's important they maintain good eating habits and avoid overindulgence in rich desserts or alcohol.
Since they do not exercise on a regular basis, they should take brisk walks.