OPHIUCHUS

I am by no means an expert in astrology. However, in an entangled universe, it is clear that the inter-connectedness of ‘all’ things, physically, mentally and spiritually, give major credence that all heavenly bodies affect us all. It is of great interest that Ophiuchus appears at this time as a true zodiacal sign. Ahhh, enter the serpent and all of the wisdom that it brings. Religious dogma likes to demonize the serpent and to attribute to it evil qualities. But in mysticism, the serpent is wisdom, Sophia. The issue of the myth of good versus evil is a major topic in the WAKING GOD TRILOGY. Further, as we head towards 2012, it makes sense that the serpent should re-appear in the heavens to lead humanity to its ‘Second Coming.” And, while 12 may be the desired number, remember that 13 is the number that includes the Master. Energies are certainly shifting and the stars have much to tell us. Keep an open mind and embrace the wisdom that may soon manifest-if we choose wisely.

The following is basic information about the appearance of Ophiuchus:

The star doctors say Earth is currently in a different spot in relation to the Sun, and its equatorial alignment has changed from 3,000 years ago when the study of astrology began -- back when 12 zodiac signs were assigned to 12 different periods of the year.

Those signs you were born into are different now because the Earth's wobble on its axis has created a one-month bump in the alignment of the stars, according to Kunkle.

"Because of this change of tilt, the Earth is really over here in effect and Sun is in a different constellation than it was 3,000 years ago."

the sun was in Pisces on March 1, 2000 BC but it is in Aquarius on March 1, 2011 AD.”

the earth's axis has increased from the normal 23.5 degree tilt to a current tilt of 49.5 degrees. the website maintains that "It did not slip all at once. It has been a slow change over the past 20 years, but two of the most significant axial shifts occurred between Dec 4 and 6, 2006."

http://the-red-thread.net/ophiuchus2.html
 

The constellation, Ophiuchus, has been known since ancient times, and is better known as Serpentarius, the Serpent Holder. It  is included in the list of 48 constellations described by Ptolemy. Ophiuchus is depicted as a man handling a serpent; his body dividing the large snake into two parts, giving way to the symbol used today as an Asclepius - the medical staff. Astrologers have not included Ophiuchus in the wheel of Astrological signs because the Sun spends only about nineteen days in this 13th sign of the Mazzaroth. Not that there wasn't a 13th sign in the Heavens, but as far as Astrologers were concerned, the Sun traveled from the constellation 'Scorpius' and then proceeded directly into the sign of Sagittarius. In reality, this was not the case. The Sun, for 19 days of the year, travels through the star constellation 'Ophiuchus' before entering Sagittarius from Scorpius - see chart below. thus  The sign of Ophiuchus is patterned after the original 'Serpent Holder', Enki, a Sumerian god.

The signs of the Zodiac are for the most part, the highway, or path on which the Sun takes it's yearly journey across the heavens -  as it would appear to Earthlings. These signs are actually star constellations occupying space in which the Sun appears to travels in an earth year. The original twelve signs/constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces are quite familiar to everyone, however, the thirteenth sign and constellation, [Ophiuchus], is in fact, not well known.  To acknowledge a 13th sign now would seem awkward for astrologers, who like the tidiness of 12 signs that rule over the 12 houses of the Zodiac. The heavens are alive and they do change after a few thousand years and the astrologer who wants to maintain accuracy must change along with the signs in the heavens.

The constellation of Ophiuchus is the only sign of the Zodiac which is linked to a real man. This man lived in ancient Egypt around the 27th century BCE, and his name was Imhotep [again patterned after Enki]. Many of the same attributes of Imhotep can also be found in the Biblical Hebrew man Joseph, son of Jacob - [see comparison chart for these two men in separate article].  Imhotep is credited with many accomplishments including the knowledge and use of medicine.  It is said of Imhotep that he brought the art of healing to mankind. The symbol of a serpent [or snake], which is still widely used today to represent the medical profession, was used to represent Imhotep.  Imhotep was also known as 'Aesclepius' to the ancient Greeks, but by any name the attributes are still all the same. The attributes listed below describe the Serpent Holder, Imhotep, i.e. the Hebrew Joseph, and Aesclepius. The keyword descriptions seen below, originated with Betty Rhodes, and are the attributes for the 13th sign of the Zodiac - Ophiuchus:

LIST OF KEY WORDS DESCRIBING THE SIGN OF OPHIUCHUS

• interpreter of dreams, vivid premonitions,
• attracts good luck and fruitful blessings,
• serpent holder, lofty ideals,
• a seeker of peace and harmony,
• doctor of medicine or science, natural-pathic,
• adds, increases, joins, or gathers together
• poetical, inventive nature, expanding qualities,
• seeks higher education and wisdom,
• overseer, supervisor of work,
• fame - either grand, or completely misunderstood,
• longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man,
• architect, builder, reaches for the stars, figuratively and literally,
• tax assessor, or levys taxes,
• astrological talents, intuitive,
• large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young,
• the number twelve holds great significance, 
• foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times,
• has secret enemies in family or close associations,
• many jealous of this subject,
• notable father, apple of father's eye when young,
• high position in life expected [depending on aspects] highest fame and legend comes after death
• feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality,
• likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors, and plaids in particular,
• receives the favor of those in authority.