Horoscope Dates (A guide to Horoscopes & Zodiac)
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In this brief guide, we will look at Horoscope dates and other relevant information.
Horoscope Dates
Horoscope dates refer to the time periods that are allotted to the 12 zodiac signs, and based on what date the person is born on they may have the zodiac sign that covers that particular date.
Horoscope dates are as follows:
- Aquarius: January 20 to February 18
- Pisces: February 19 to March 20
- Aries: March 21 to April 19
- Taurus: April 20 to May 20
- Gemini: May 21 to June 20
- Cancer: June 21 to July 22
- Leo: July 23 to August 22
- Virgo: August 23 to September 22
- Libra: September 23 to October 22
- Scorpio: October 23 to November 21
- Sagittarius: November 22 to December 21
- Capricorn: December 22nd to January 19th
NASA recently confirmed that the sky is much different now from what it used to be 3000 years ago when the babylonians first talked about the 12 zodiac signs, and therefore there has recently been a shift in both the horoscope dates and the sun signs.
New Horoscope Dates
The new horoscope dates according to the earth’s wobble are:
- Capricorn: January 20th to February 16th
- Aquarius: February 16th to March 11th
- Pisces: March 11th to April 18th
- Aries: April 18th to May 13th
- Taurus: May 13th to June 21st
- Gemini: June 21st to July 20th
- CancerJuly 20th to August 10th
- Leo: August 10th to September 16th
- Virgo: September 16th to October 30th
- Libra: October 30th to November 23rd
- Scorpio: November 23rd to November 29th
- Ophiuchus: November 29th to December 17th
- Sagittarius: December 17th to January 20th
Pauline Gerosa, who is the consultant astrologer behind Astrology Oracle, says about this new development “Ophiuchus has always been one of the constellations that fall along the ecliptic. It just wasn’t selected by the ancient astrologers to be one of the 12 zodiac signs.”
When she was asked about NASA’s comments about shifting stars and whether this new information has any impact on the zodiac signs, Gerosa explains: “[The shift] is due to the precession of the equinoxes. The constellations have not shifted, the wobble of the earth’s axis creates the impression that they have. Eastern astrology (sidereal) reads the planets against the current view of the constellations. Western astrology (tropical) sticks with the unchanging positions and accounts for the apparent shift via the great ages (around 2,500 years in each sign). Hence the move from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius.”
She also talks about the difference between astrology and astronomy, and says that “It’s important to remember that astrology is NOT astronomy, Astronomy is a scientific concept based on 3D material reality. Astrology is a symbolic language, a philosophy, a multidimensional concept. They used to be seen as two sides of the same coin and hopefully they will be again.”
It is important to remember that the NASA blog post in question did not actually allude to the presence of the 13th zodiac sign, it was something that the astrologers did after the NASA scientists provided information about the change in star patterns.
The NASA blog post actually just talks about the fact that the sky is very different now from what it used to be and as such, the calculations that Babylonians did 3000 years ago might need to be revisited.
The NASA blog post in question, the one that talks about possible horoscope dates and clarifies that they did not actually create another zodiac sign, says:
“The Babylonians lived over 3,000 years ago. They divided the zodiac into 12 equal parts – like cutting a pizza into 12 equal slices. They picked 12 constellations in the zodiac, one for each of the 12 “slices.” So, as Earth orbits the sun, the sun would appear to pass through each of the 12 parts of the zodiac. Since the Babylonians already had a 12-month calendar (based on the phases of the moon), each month got a slice of the zodiac all to itself.”
“But even according to the Babylonians’ own ancient stories, there were 13 constellations in the zodiac. So they picked one, Ophiuchus, to leave out. Even then, some of the chosen 12 didn’t fit neatly into their assigned slice of the pie and crossed over into the next one.”
When 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’s axis (North Pole) doesn’t point in quite the same direction.
Horoscope Dates and Personality of Zodiac Signs
Whether you ascribe to the old horoscope dates or the new ones, most people are still just as interested in trying to figure out what their personality is like according to their zodiac signs.
Discussed below are the zodiac signs personality and horoscope dates.
Aries Horoscope Dates: March 21 – April 19
Symbol: The Ram
Aries zodiac sign personality tends to be aggressive, enthusiastic, and a competitive force, and these people may be known for their Strong and assertive fire element.
Aries is also symbolized by the ram which shows their physical strength and stubbornness, and they may also be known for their fearlessness and willingness to fight for what they want.
Aries zodiac sign personality also tends to be competitive, enthusiastic, and energetic, and they may often go forward despite the obstacles in their way.
Aries also tends to be the leader and they may often be very good at forging their own place in the world.
Taurus Horoscope Dates: April 20 – May 20
Taurus Symbol: The Bull
Taurus zodiac sign personality tends to be that of someone who is steady, stubborn, and a stable friend or enemy.
These people may be very strong and sturdy, but sometimes they can also be very immovable and not change their mind about anything.
This may make the Taurus seem very fixed and relentless and while it makes them dependable and loyal it also makes them infuriating and annoying sometimes.
Stubbornness, persistence, and hard work are all zodiac sign personality traits associated with Taurus and these people may often move at a slow pace and persevere despite the odds. Taurus may also like comfortable clothes and lazing around the house, not wanting to do anything, but their need for steadiness may often make them do what needs to be done to live right.
Gemini Horoscope Dates: May 21 – June 20
Gemini Symbol: The Twins
Gemini zodiac sign personality tends to be one of the most flexible, versatile and communicative signs, and they are usually very fun to be around.
Gemini zodiac sign personality is often known for their Curiosity, collaboration, and versatility and they have a rather advanced ability to communicate and be inventive.
However, most Gemini personalities may also have a distinct “other side” which may make them seem somewhat two-faced, flaky, or fake.
The gemini personality can sometimes fool you by switching places from time to time, and with this ever-changing personality you never know what you are in for on any given day.
The Gemini zodiac sign is also depicted by the Roman numeral II.
Cancer Horoscope Dates: June 21 – July 22
Cancer Symbol: The Crab
The Cancer zodiac sign personality tends to be introverted, quiet yet protective and this is a
Water sign.
This zodiac sign personality tends to be very antagonistic towards anyone that tries to interfere with the security of their tight-knit family or group of friends.
These people also tend to be very sentimental and their moods can change very suddenly, and they may also be very intense.
Cancer zodiac sign personality is also known for their nurturing ways, the symbol for Cancer is also sometimes considered to be the ultimate symbol of femininity and motherhood.
Leo Zodiac Sign Dates: July 32 – August 22
Leo Symbol: The Lion
Leo zodiac sign personality tends to be the proudest and most regal and they are often hailed as the most confident zodiac sign.
Leos are also often noticed for their hair and these are rather passionate and dramatic individuals who also tend to be very expressive individuals.
These people may also be very bold yet playful, and they are also known for their warmth and desire to take care of the people they love.
Virgo Zodiac Sign Dates: August 23 – September 22
Virgo Symbol: The Virgin
This zodiac sign personality is known for their quiet manner and they are also known for their logical outlook and high standards.
Virgo is an Earth sign and they are often thought to have a very pure nature and a tendency to discern between right and wrong.
They are also very introverted, like Cancer, and they can easily close themselves off to anything they deem impure.
Furthermore, Virgo personalities are also famous for their standards and morals and while they expect the best from others, their standards for themselves are even higher.
Libra Horoscope Dates: September 23 – October 22
Libra Symbol: The Scales
Libra zodiac sign personality shows a strong desire for balance and they may be known for their lifelong quest for fairness.
These people always want to keep the peace, and the concepts of justice and equality are extremely important to these people.
However, these people can also be famous for their indecisiveness, and may often keep swinging from one side of an issue to another while searching for the truth.
Scorpio Zodiac Sign Dates: October 23 – November 21
Scorpio Symbol: The Scorpion
Scorpio zodiac sign personality is best known for how strongly they tend to react when provoked.
The scorpio personality is known for their desire for intimacy, intensity, power, control and obsessiveness and they can be highly sexual individuals, who may seem a bit dangerous at times as well.
Scorpio is also considered to be very irresistible which may be both a warning and a magnet to those who encounter this alluring sign.
Sagittarius Zodiac Sign Dates: November 22 – December 21
Sagittarius Symbol: The Archer
The Sagittarius zodiac sign personality is marked by their desire to aim higher in life.
Sagittarius zodiac sign personality is also known for their optimistic nature, and they have a rather expansive and adventurous outlook to life.
This zodiac sign personality may also be marked by a strong desire to move on to bigger and better things in life.
Capricorn Zodiac Sign Dates: December 22 – January 19
Capricorn Symbol: The Goat
These are serious people who like to be focused on whatever they are doing and they are likely to sometimes be quite stubborn when they make up their mind about something as well.
They are some of the hardest workers and are always looking to climb to the next rung on the ladder of success.
However, these people are also marked by an emotional undercurrent to their personality that may not be apparent to just about anyone.
Aquarius Zodiac Sign Dates: January 20 – February 18
Aquarius Symbol: Two waves
This zodiac sign personality is known for their progressive, free-flowing energy.
These people tend to be very mental-oriented and, though they can be stubborn, they can also be very open-minded.
This zodiac sign is also known for their humanitarianism, and lifelong quest to advocate equality for all humankind.
Pisces Zodiac Sign Dates: February 19 – March 20
Pisces Symbol: Two Fish
This zodiac sign personality is known for their indecisiveness and desire to connect with others.
These individuals often live in the “in-between” reality and their dreams and they may have an inability of moving away from people who need them.
They are also well known for their kindness and compassion and these traits often keep them tethered to people or situations that might ultimately weigh them down.
Conclusion
In this brief guide, we looked at Horoscope dates and other relevant information.
Horoscope dates changed recently, and since then there has been much curiosity about the new dates. Horoscopes provide a wide range of fun things to check out about your own personality as well as the personality of others, which is why people rush to this subject so much.
If you have any questions or comments about horoscope dates, please feel free to reach out to us at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Horoscope Dates
What are the 12 signs of the zodiac?
The 12 signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
What zodiac signs go well together?
The zodiac signs that go well together are the following:
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) with fire and Air signs, that is Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) with other Earth and Water signs, like Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
What signs should never date?
The signs that should never date are:
Aries and Cancer.
Gemini and Scorpio.
Capricorn and Sagittarius.
Is there really a 13th zodiac?
Yes, there really is a 13th zodiac, although most people still seem to report their sign as being the one it used to be before.
It has been accepted for some time now that the Earth travels through 13 signs, including Capricorn, Aries, and, Ophiuchus, but when the signs were being decided some 3,000 years ago the Babylonians decided to keep the 12 signs and ignore the 13th, and therefore the same number has been followed since.
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