Whether you're an avid follower of horoscopes, or whether you don't believe in the power of the stars (you're lying to yourself, btw), NASA has made an announcement that may have you seeing stars (pun intended). Back in January, NASA announced there there is in fact a thirteenth zodiac sign that has been ignored for thousands of years. And now, it turns out the entire calendar is CHANGING. Cue Internet-wide panic.
Ophiuchus is the unlucky thirteenth sign that has been ignored by all for 3,000 years since it was first discovered—and ignored—by the Babylonians. They prefered to operate under a moon-based calendar that utilized the 12 star signs we know and love and tattoo all over our bodies. But even those 12 signs don't divide equally, sometimes spilling over into others.
What we do know about Ophiuschuses (Ophiuschi?):
- born between November 29 and December 17
- sign is a man holding a snake, named Serpentarius
- peace-seeker
- thirst for knowledge
- may have secret enemies in your group of close friends (when did zodiac signs get so dark??)
Here's what the new Zodiac calendar looks like now:
Aries: April 18 – May 13
Taurus: May 13 – June 21
Gemini: June 21 – July 20
Cancer: July 20 – Aug 10
Leo: Aug 10 – Sept 16
Virgo: Sept 16 – Oct 30
Libra: Oct 30 – Nov 23
Scorpio: Nov 23 – Nov 29
Ophiuchus: Nov 29 – Dec 17
Sagittarius: Dec 17 – Jan 20
Capricorn: Jan 20 - Feb 16
Aquarius: Feb 16 – March 11
Pisces: March 11 – April 18
Obviously, people are v pissed.
Woke up to the news that NASA has added a new zodiac sign to the mix and mines has now changed
— Chantelle (@girltartanscarf) September 16, 2016
People with Zodiac sign tattoos must be pretty pissed about this new update.
— CodieKinz (@CodieKinz) September 15, 2016
NASA released a new 13th zodiac sign hell no! Before virgo now im a LEO .. Totoo ba tàlaga to ? But i still have most is my virgo traits
— Billyjoel (@billyyyjoeeel) September 13, 2016
Lived my whole life thinking I'm a Sagittarius to discover they've added a new zodiac sign and now I'm incredibly confused!
— Amy Maria † (@AmyMaria_) September 3, 2016