Ophiuchus Zodiac Sign
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One of Imhoteps abilities was healing and it is said that it was he who introduced it to mankind. His accomplishments also included a wide knowledge of medicine. The serpent or snake symbol which is still used today to symbolize the medical profession was also used to represent Imhotep.
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Contents
- Introduction To Ophiuchus
- Location In The Solar System
- Notable Features Of Ophiuchus
- Mythology Of Ophiuchus
- Astrology Aspect
- What's Your Sign?
- Pictures Of Ophiuchus
- Find Books About Ophiuchus
- The 13th Zodiac
- The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
- Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012
- eBay Auctions
- Posters and Art
- Ophiuchus stuff on CafePress
- Ophiuchus stuff on Zazzle
- Guestbook
Introduction To Ophiuchus
Introduction to Ophiuchus - The Snake-Holder - The Healer - The Thirteenth Astrological Sign of the Zodiac
Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the . Its name is Greek for 'snake-holder', and it is commonly represented as a man grasping the snake that is represented by the constellation Serpens. Ophiuchus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 1st century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It was formerly referred to as Serpentarius, a Latin word meaning the same is its current name.
Ophiuchus is a zodiacal constellation (meaning that the Sun passes through it during the course of the year), but unlike the other twelve, it is not counted as an astrological sign by astrologers. As of 2008, the sun passes through Ophiuchus between November 29th and December 17th.
Location In The Solar System
Location of Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus is located between Aquila, Serpens and Hercules, northwest of the center of the Milky Way. The southern part lies between Scorpius to the west and Sagittarius to the east. It is best visible in the northern summer and located opposite Orion in the sky. Ophiuchus is depicted as a man grasping a serpent; the interposition of his body divides the snake constellation Serpens into two parts, Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda, which are nonetheless counted as one constellation.
Notable Features Of Ophiuchus
Stars
The brightest stars in Ophiuchus include Alpha Ophiuchi, called Rasalhague (at the figure's head), and Eta Ophiuchi.
RS Ophiuchi is part of a class called recurrent novae, whose brightness increase at irregular intervals by hundreds of times in a period of just a few days. It is thought to be at the brink of becoming a type-1a supernova.
Barnard's Star, one of the nearest stars to the Solar System (the only stars closer are the Alpha Centauri binary star system and Proxima Centauri), lies in Ophiuchus. (It is located to the left of %u03B2 and just north of the V-shaped group of stars in an area that was once occupied by the now-obsolete constellation of Taurus Poniatovii, Poniatowski's Bull.)
In 2005, astronomers using data from the Green Bank Telescope discovered a superbubble so large that it extends beyond the plane of the galaxy. It is called the Ophiuchus Superbubble.
In April 2007, astronomers announced that the Swedish-built Odin satellite had made the first detection of clouds of molecular oxygen in space, following observations in the constellation Ophiuchus.
The supernova of 1604 was first observed on October 9, 1604, near %u03B8 Ophiuchi. Johannes Kepler saw it first on October 16 and studied it so extensively that the supernova was subsequently called Kepler's Supernova. He published his findings in a book titled De stella nova in pede Serpentarii (On the New Star in Ophiuchus's Foot). Galileo used its brief appearance to counter the Aristotelian dogma that the heavens are changeless.
In approximately 40,000 years Voyager 1 probe will pass within 1.6 light years of the star AC+79 3888, which is located in Ophiuchus.
Deep-Sky Objects
Ophiuchus contains several star clusters, such as IC 4665, NGC 6633, M9, M10, M12, M14, M19, M62, and M107, as well as the nebula IC 4603-4604. The unusual galaxy merger remnant NGC 6240 is also in Ophiuchus.
Mythology Of Ophiuchus
The Mythology of Ophiuchus
There exist a number of theories as to whom the figure represents.
The most recent interpretation is that the figure represents the healer Asclepius, who learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. To prevent the entire human race from becoming immortal under Asclepius' care, Zeus killed him with a bolt of lightning, but later placed his image in the heavens to honor his good works. It has also been noted that the constellation Ophiuchus is in close proximity in the sky to that of Sagittarius, which has at times been believed to represent Chiron (the mentor of Asclepius and many other Greek demigods), though Chiron was originally associated with the constellation Centaurus.
Another possibility is that the figure represents the Trojan priest Laocoön, who was killed by a pair of sea serpents sent by the gods after he warned the Trojans not to accept the Trojan Horse. This event was also memorialized by the sculptors Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus in the famous marble sculpture Laocoön and his Sons, which stands in the Vatican Museums.
A third possibility is Apollo wrestling with the Python to take control of the oracle at Delphi.
A fourth is the story of Phorbas, a Thessalonikan who rescued the people of the island of Rhodes from a plague of serpents and was granted a place in the sky in honor of this deed.
Astrology Aspect
The Astrological Aspect of Ophiuchus
Although Ophiuchus intersects the ecliptic, it is not a zodiacal sign in most versions of astrology. The signs are defined as more-or-less 30-degree segments of the ecliptic, of which there are twelve, and they are named after nearby constellations at the time the system was developed, rather than being defined by the modern constellations. However, a few sidereal astrologers consider the sun to be in the sign Ophiuchus when it is in the constellation Ophiuchus, which as of 2008 is November 30 to December 17.
What's Your Sign?
Pictures Of Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus The Serpent-Bearer
The Japanese Ophiuchus Symbol
The Constellation Ophiuchus
Find Books About Ophiuchus
The 13th Zodiac
THE 13TH ZODIAC (OPHIUCHUS) AND THE GALACTIC SOLAR SYSTEM UNVEILED
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By the time one finishes reading the book the following astronomically and cosmographically verifiable facts emerge: There are 28 days to each lunar month, 364 days to each lunar year and 13 months to each lunar year. The 365,366 days years are FALSE concepts. It is the starry designs that form the background to each lunar month that constitute the ZODIAC SIGNS. There are therefore THIRTEEN Zodiac signs. OPHIUCHUS - The serpent holder - which is between Scorpio and Sagittarius, is the one which has been denied existence. The fact that no month is more than 28 days long puts a question mark on the concept of Leap Day and leap year... on all the 30-day and 31 day months. And why are SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER no longer SEVEN -EIGHT-NINE-TEN as far as our CALENDAR goes? It seems all our BIRTHDATES, ZODIAC SIGNS and our VERY CALENDAR are FALSELY CALCULATED even though GALACTIC SUNS and PLANETARY GALAXIES are all seen as BALLS OF LIGHT in infinite space. Galactic Suns differentiate themselves by the compactness of their LIGHT! The fact that our telescopes show only Galaxies and Galactic Suns as the smallest UNITS. It is only the concept of the Galactic Solar System which enables us to see why there are 2000 years to the so-called MILLENIUM.Our galaxy orbits its galactic sun over a period of 26,000 years The thirteen ZODIAC SIGNS of the Planetary Zodiac, are duplicated by the Greater Zodiac of Thirteen 2,000 year MILLENIA. We are at the brink of entering THE AGE OF AQUARIUS as we leave the AGE OF PISCES... THE AGE OF THE SIGN OF THE CHRISTOS... FISHES!
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
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Although this is not the only astrology book that your library will ever need, it is still a valuable title that should be strongly considered. Woolfolk, the horoscope columnist for Marie Claire and Redbook magazines, has updated her classic guide for the first time in 19 years. Thoroughly covered here are sun signs, moon signs, planets, and the significance of the 12 zodiacal houses, as well as the most recent discoveries in astronomy and 21st-century projections. The author gives an easy, logical way to integrate the interpretations of the sun signs, moon signs, planets, and houses in any given chart, something not easily done or often seen in general astrology books. The book's only shortcoming is its lack of instruction on making a detailed technical chart, which is necessary if one is to cast a complete and accurate horoscope. However, Woolfolk compensates for this by teaching a simplified method that is about 90 percent accurate enough to get a beginner started and includes a bibliography for further instruction. Astronomical tables are included to help cast the simplified chart. A great bargain for the price, this is highly recommended for all astrology collections.
Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012
Serpent of Light: Beyond 2012 - The Movement of the Earth's Kundalini and the Rise of the Female Light, 1949 to 2013
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In Serpent of Light, Drunvalo Melchizedek tells the story of indigenous people around the world creating ceremonies to relocate the kundalini serpent to the high Andes Mountains in Chile, an event that happens every 13,000 years. Spiritual ascension will only come to our planet if men and women are totally integrated and balanced, and during this next cycle, women will be the leaders. Drunvalo was chosen to share in critical ceremonies that were created to empower women because he is a man who dwells totally in his heart and truly respects women. As a female ceremonial teacher during these same years when Drunvalo was creating beautiful ceremonies within many of the same sacred sites with the people, I can say that Drunvalo speaks the truth. He offers as much closely held information as is allowed, so there is significant indigenous knowledge in this book. Drunvalo is a great storyteller! You are there with him while he follows synchronicities and communicates with the great guardians of the sacred sites. Serpent of Light is a masterful description of the great Earth activations that are occurring during the end of the Mayan Calendar.
Multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined, and multi-lived, for the first time in this book, Drunvalo begins to tell his stories of 35 years spent in service to Mother Earth. Follow him around the world as he follows the guidance of Ascended Masters, his two spheres of light, and his own inner growing knowledge. His story is a living string of ceremonies to help heal hearts, align energies, right ancient imbalances, and balance the living Earth's Unity Consciousness Grid-- in short to increase our awareness of the indivisibility of life in the universe. We are all--rocks and people and interdimensional beings--one!
"Life may seem to be business as usual, but it is not. We are changing fast . . . Remember this for life is going to present stranger things to you in your lifetime, and they all have meaning and purpose . . .Only Mother Earth and ancient Maya know what's going to happen." --from Serpent of Light
* Part travel adventure, part spiritual instruction--a firsthand account of a once in 13,000 years process. * Drunvalo Melchizedek has a story to tell--an adventure story, a story of healing ceremonies that take place from the Yucatan to Kauai and Moorea to the Grand Canyon and New Zealand and to Peru. * See what can happen when we choose to open our hearts and follow the path of light.
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Posters and Art
Black Framed/Matted Print 17x23, Ophiuchus and Serpens #2
Black Framed/Matted Print 17x23, Ophiuchus and Serpens #2
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Buyenlarge - Ophiuchus and Serpens #1 12x18 Giclee on canvas
Ophiuchus and Serpens #1 12x18 Giclee on canvas
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RosemaryB
Mar 10, 2012 @ 2:14 am | delete
- Cant say Im into anarchy but thought Id say hi.
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Poetryman Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- a new sign. thanks!
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aquarian_insight
Oct 28, 2011 @ 3:54 am | delete
- A very interesting lens - great work. Thank you.
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avorodisa
Jul 7, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- That was quite interesting, thank you! I've read about the serpent holder before as a magical sign of the zodiac but never thought of a deeper research!
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newbizmau Feb 20, 2011 @ 6:41 pm | delete
- I read about this recently and am now finally getting around to doing the research. Both my sister and dad are Ophiuchus. And my mom isn't the "Bull" anymore she's a Ram... HA HA She's not happy about that.
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KonaGirl
Jan 22, 2011 @ 7:39 am | delete
- Interesting. I read about this planet years ago, and that it didn't effect the 12 sign wheel as it stands. I also read that another planet would be found that would effect the wheel as we know it. Another has been found recently. I will have to do some research to see what the astronomers and astrologers are saying about this one.
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GenerationY
Jan 19, 2011 @ 2:19 am | delete
- I'm sorry to say, this new 13th sign does not apply to the western tropical zodiac. Our signs in America have not been altered. Courtesy of the Official Zodiac Social Network http://groupitr.com
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K-dog
Jan 18, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
- Great lens! It's so cool that Ophiuchus is associated with a real person. Here are some more Ophiuchus t-shirts: http://www.cafepress.com/BreatheAndLaugh/7614537
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Panagiotis
Jan 17, 2011 @ 6:12 pm | delete
- Ophiuchus details and many more at
http://www.mynewzodiacsign.net/?page=ophiuchus
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Angiebbyx
Jan 13, 2011 @ 5:29 pm | delete
- My sign remains the same with, or without, the new, 13th sign. (;
Woots.
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