Lifestyle Glitz - Miscellany October 2016

P E R S O N A L I T Y T R A I T S O F P E O P L E W I T H
T H E 1 3 T H Z O D I A C S I G N - O P H I U C H U S
Astrology. Naturally, we are all searching
for more information surrounding this
sign. As a general knowledge, you should
know that it is nestled between the Scorpio
and Sagittarius zodiac signs. One out
of twenty People with their birthdays between
November 30 to December 17 and
carry this sign.
Woah! I have to admit it when I heard the
news about the discovery of a 13th zodiac
sign; I nearly fell off my chair! Hearing the
word “Ophiuchus” instantly raised a number
of questions in mind. Where, who, what how?
That was my reaction and instantly, I thought,
“I demand more details right away!” Just like
me, I’m sure questions like “what to expect
from the new zodiac sign”, “what are their
personality traits”, and more are popping up
in your mind.
The discovery of Ophiuchus happened in
2011; however, recently a debate grew
around it. The debate was around what the
personality traits of such people would be,
and whether it’s a part of Eastern or Western
The confusion seems to arise because of
the Western and Eastern astrology. The
majority of us are more familiar with the
tropical zodiac (Western), which revolves
around seasons and doesn’t change.
However, the sidereal zodiac (Eastern)
revolves around the constellations, hence
the discovery of the 13th sign.
O R I G I N S O F O P H I U C H U S
I N M Y T H O L O G Y
Unlike the other 12 zodiac signs, Ophiuchus
is actually associated with
“Imhotep”, a real person. Imhotep is famous
in the ancient Egyptian history as a
polymath who lived in the 27th century.
Ancient Greeks knew him as “Asclepius”.
Asclepius in Greek mythology was the illegitimate
son of Apollo and the mortal
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