According to NASA, the Babylonians \u2013 who lived over 3,000 years ago \u2013 are responsible for the 12 signs of the zodiac in Western astrology.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey divided the zodiac into 12 equal parts \u2013 like cutting a pizza into 12 equal slices,\u201d explained NASA in their latest Tumblr post. They picked 12 constellations (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces), one for each of the \u201cslices\u201d.<\/p>\n
The reason the Babylonians picked only 12 constellations is simple: they wanted to make their system fit in with their calendar, which featured 12 months.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach month got a slice of the zodiac all to itself. But even according to the Babylonians\u2019 own ancient stories, there were 13 constellations in the zodiac. So they picked one, Ophiuchus, to leave out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Not only did the Babylonians skip Ophiuchus, claims NASA, but their system also failed to account for the earth\u2019s rotation and shifting sky.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the Babylonians first invented the 12 signs of zodiac, a birthday between about July 23 and August 22 meant being born under the constellation Leo. Now, 3,000 years later, the sky has shifted because Earth\u2019s axis (North Pole) doesn\u2019t point in quite the same direction.\u201d<\/p>\n
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What the psychic astrologers say<\/strong><\/p>\n NASA\u2019s post has led many people to question their star sign. But some psychic creators argue it changes nothing for astrology.<\/p>\n After all, astrology is not the scientific study of planets, moons, and stars \u2013 that\u2019s astronomy. Astrology is a belief in an accepted Western system, which includes only the 12 familiar zodiac signs.<\/p>\n If the Babylonians who invented astrology gave us only 12 signs, one astrologer explains, we should \u201cwork with what they gave us\u201d. Ophiuchus is irrelevant.<\/p>\n Ariah \u2013 a psychic astrology creator who has been providing readings for over 29 years \u2013 is happy the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0star sign has finally been brought to light though.<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to SoSpoilt.com, Ariah revealed, \u201cI have come across this theory before. Our world is cyclical. And we actually have 13 moons in a year, which is 13 cycles. Therefore, it makes sense that we have 13 star signs.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we had 12 star signs, we\u2019d be out of sync with nature.\u201d<\/p>\n Want to have your say?<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you a psychic astrologer with your own opinion on NASA\u2019s report? Want to have your voice heard and share your gift with fans online?<\/p>\n