The 13th zodiac sign, Ophiuchus, definitely changed some people's routines. Everything in the horoscope has adjusted to give way for the new astrological sign. Not much is known about Ophiuchus, though. The Serpent Holder actually is rich in good traits and has a long history.
People who were born from Nov. 29 to Dec. 17 are Ophiuchans.
Ophiuchus Traits
One the most envious traits of the Ophiuchan is being progressive. This is not surprising considering that Ophiuchans are seekers of wisdom and knowledge. According to the International Business Times, their fashion sense is glitzy. They prefer wearing something really colorful.
Ophiuchans can also be powerful leaders. People will find him/her very charming. An Ophiuchan has a sense of justice. They have a free-spirited nature. They don't really belong to a group. Ophiuchans are very adaptable to their environment.
They can be great architects or builders. This is because they have creative and imaginative minds. They have a knack for written and spoken words. Ophiuchans can be both outspoken and secretive. According to Sportsrageous, their other good traits including being honest, jolly, good-humoured and passionate.
However, they can also be narcissistic and overly competitive. Ophiuchans need to be praised. They don't want to be disapproved. As such, they are very unsympathetic to what they dislike.
As much as possible, Ophiuchans aspire to be the unquestionable best at things. That explains their jealousy at someone better than them.
Among their other bad traits are being temperamental, defensive and rebellious. Ophiuchans can be sociable but they could discard friends who are useless. They are also restless and irresponsible.
The lucky number for Ophiuchan is 12.
The History Of Ophiucus
Ophiuchus is the Latin word for "the serpent holder". According to Zodiac-Signs.org, the new zodiac sign is associated with the Egyptian Imhotep. He was known as Aesclepius by the Ancient Greeks. Imhotep lived in Ancient Egypt in the 28th Century BCE. Apparently, Ophiuchus is the only zodiac sign connected to a real person.
The history of Ophiuchus goes way back to the 2nd century. It was first recorded as a constellation by Greek Astronomer Ptolemy. By the 4th century, astrologer Anonymous of 379 linked Ophiuchus' star to healers, doctors or physicians. They were used in antiquity as extra-zodiacal indicators, according to astrologers.
The 13th astrological sign was already suggested back in the 1970s. However, they still did not include it to the 12 zodiac signs. Apparently, adding another one wouldn't fit in the 12 months of the year.
At present, Dr. Shepherd Simpson said that western astrologers and most sidereal astrologers do not recognize Ophiuchus as a sign. Most versions of zodiac do not contain the Ophiuchus astrological sign.
