Ophiuchus constellation characteristics

Thirteen constellations

I wonder if you have heard that there are thirteen constellations, not two. If you have heard of it, do you know what the thirteen constellations are called?

Ophiuchus constellation

In fact, the thirteenth constellation is called Ophiuchus, because a British astronomer observed the changes of the stars and found that there were always some errors in the time of year. If it is longer, the time error will be bigger and bigger, so a new constellation "Ophiuchus" will be added between Scorpio and Sagittarius, which will become the thirteenth constellation we are talking about today.

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"Snake" was a symbol of medical skill in ancient Greece. The protagonist of Ophiuchus is a famous doctor with superb medical skills-Asclebe-who is also the son of Apollo, the sun god, and that famous doctor can not only cure the critically ill, but also save the wounded and rescue the dying. Therefore, the number of people entering the underworld is greatly reduced, so Hadders, who is in charge of the underworld, lodged a strong complaint with his brother Zeus. Because of his elder brother's kindness and his vow not to allow human beings to live forever, he agreed to Hadders's request and killed Asclebe with a thunder clock.

When Apollo learned of his son's tragic death, he was very sad and went to complain to Zeus. Zeus also regretted it very much and felt that it was unreasonable to kill this kind doctor. So Zeus took Askro's soul to heaven and appointed him as the god of medicine, making him a shining Ophiuchus.

After Askell ascended to heaven, he still kept his wish in mind and studied his medical skills painstakingly. In order to praise Askro's hard work and good at discovery, Zeus ascended the spotted snake to heaven and became Ophiuchus. Therefore, Ophiuchus represents the courage and perseverance to declare war on death and will not be easily defeated.

Constellation characteristics

Ophiuchus is affectionate and steady, and has strict standards on right and wrong. Besides, Ophiuchus is a person with his own ideals and goals, so he will stand up to meet the challenge. Zhong is very enthusiastic.

When it comes to astrology, we ignore Ophiuchus and only talk about the twelve constellations we are familiar with, because in astrology, the twelve constellations are just a synonym.

The appearance of the thirteenth constellation may change everyone's original constellation. Here is a comparison map of Ophiuchus, please refer to it.

Information of Hong Kong Space Museum.

Comparison between old and new constellations

New Day Constellation (Old Day)

19/4- 13/5 Aries (2 1/3- 19/4)

14/5-20/6 Taurus ~ Taurus (20/4-20/5)

2 1/6- 19/7 Gemini ~ Gemini (2 1/5-2 1/6)

20/7- 19/8 Cancer ~ Cancer (22/6-22/7)

Leo ~ Leo (23/7-22/8)

16/9-30/ 10 virgo ~ virgin (23/8-22/9)

3110-22/1/Libra ~ Libra (23/9-22/ 10)

23/11-29/1/Scorpio (23/10-211/)

30/11-17/12 Ophiuchus

18/12-181Sagittarius ~ Sagittarius (22/1-21/2)

19/ 1- 15/2 Capricorn ~ Capricorn (22/12-19/1)

16/2-1/3 water bottles ~ water bottles (20/ 1- 18/2)

12/3- 18/4 Pisces ~ Pisces (19/2-20/3)

Recently, I heard that the date of the twelve constellations will change because of Ophiuchus. Now I tell you, it's impossible.

The premise of the division of the twelve constellations is to divide the ecliptic into 12 equal parts based on the vernal equinox, and then name the twelve equal parts after the adjacent constellations, which is similar to the twenty-four solar terms in China.

The time of each constellation is a little over 30 days, which is a standard solar month. Can a constellation be divided into 12? Can Ophiuchus become the Sun Moon in five days? No matter how the constellation changes, the division of 12 remains the same, and so does the starting time. The name of the constellation is just a symbol, which has no practical significance. If the current Gregorian calendar starts from the winter solstice and takes the date of each constellation as the month, then this is the standard solar calendar.

Also, the starting dates of the twelve constellations are all in the middle of the twenty-four solar terms (even in the solar terms), so it is convenient to remember with jingles:

The ice in the water bottle is too cold,

Pisces plays with water in February.

At the vernal equinox, the shepherd grass turns green,

Taurus in Grain Rain is busy ploughing the fields.

Gemini is full of early summer,

Cancer can't stand summer solstice inflammation.

The lion went into the forest to escape the heat,

A virgin descended to earth and entered the dog days.

The vernal equinox scale waits day and night,

Scorpio sleeps in the first frost.

Men and women shoot elk with light snow,

The winter solstice goat waits for the arrival of the new year.