First Pluto, Now Astrology? Ophiuchus Needs To Be The 13th Sign, Says Astronomer

Friday, January 14, 2011 - 16:21 in Psychology & Sociology

When I was a younger guy, I read my astrology sign 'predictions' in the newspaper.  It was in the comics section, so clearly no one took it too seriously.  But astrology had at least a foundation in science.   Unfortunately, like homeopathy, it has long outlived its quirky time even though it has been shown to be rubbish. But people who do have an interest in astrology will want to take notice soon.  Astronomer Parke Kunkle told NBC the astrology signs have not been updated in so long they aren't really accurate.  In fact, there need to be 13 instead of 12, due to changes in the Earth's alignment. read more

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