Your Zodiac Sign Has Changed
Zodiac signs have changed because of the wobbling Earth.
A segment on Good Morning America this morning revealed that the zodiac signs have changed because of the wobbling Earth. The cast did not agree and playfully insisted they would still believe the sign they have always used.
At first, you might feel the same way as the cast did. After reading this article, you might embrace your new sign.
Reason for the change
Earth doesn’t spin perfectly like a spinning top. It wobbles slowly on its axis in a motion called axial precession, taking about 26,000 years to complete a full cycle. Over time, it shifts our view of the stars by one degree every 72 years. That wobble gradually changes our view of the stars, shifting the position of constellations behind the sun on any given day. Therefore, the sign you thought was yours doesn't line up with your birthdate.
Two thousand years ago, when astrology was first mapped, the sun aligned with different constellations than it does today. Back then, the spring equinox occurred in Aries. Now, it’s in Pisces. In 600 years, it’ll be in Aquarius. That means your zodiac sign has a past, present, and future.
Two zodiac systems
- Tropical Zodiac (used in Western astrology): Based on seasons, not the actual stars.
- Sidereal Zodiac (used in Indian astrology): Adjusts for Earth’s wobble and reflects the real-time position of constellations.
My zodiac sign
I was born on July 23, and I have always thought Leo was my zodiac sign. Since July 23 is right on the cusp, my zodiac sign depends on the system I follow.
In Tropical Astrology (Western system): My sign is a Leo because tropical astrology is based on the seasons, and not the actual position of the stars. It places Leo from July 23 to August 22, so my fiery lion heart is safe and sound in this system.
In Sidereal Astrology (star-based system): This system adjusts for Earth’s wobble (axial precession) and uses the actual constellations in the sky. Cancer spans July 19 to August 6, and Leo begins on August 6. So in sidereal terms, my birthday falls under Cancer, not Leo.
My zodiac sign explained
I am at the threshold between two energies:
- Leo: Bold, expressive, radiant
- Cancer: Nurturing, intuitive, deeply rooted
That means I might carry traits of both—like a lion with a butterfly’s heart.
I was comfortable knowing that Leo was my zodiac sign, according to Western astrology. Now I have learned that in the star-based system (Sidereal astrology), my birthday actually falls under Cancer.
At first, I resisted. I’ve always felt like a Leo: bold, expressive, radiant. Then I paused and asked myself, "What if I’m both?" Now, I am comfortable knowing I have two energies:
- Leo gives me the courage to teach, write, and lead.
- Cancer gives me the tenderness to nurture, mentor, and listen.
What should you believe?
So whether you follow the stars or the seasons, let this be your takeaway:
- Some people's zodiac signs might have changed because of our wobbling planet.
- Most people’s zodiac signs no longer match the constellation behind the sun on their birthday.
- While most people's signs will move to the next sign, some people's signs will remain the same.
Why your current birthday sign is wrong
If your birthday is on September 8, you might have thought your sign was Virgo. But today, the constellation behind the sun is Leo.
This drift has created two different systems:
- Tropical zodiac: used in the West, tied to the seasons, not the stars
- Sidereal zodiac: used in Indian astrology, which accounts for the wobble
Zodiac changes over the years
Astrologers believed that the zodiac signs were never accurate based on the following issues:
- The Babylonians left out a 13th constellation, Ophiuchus, to keep only 12 signs.
- Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, tied to seasons, not the actual stars.
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Margaret Minnicks
Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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