12 Zodiac signs Vs 13 Zodiac Signs Ophiuchus














Traditionally there have been 12 Zodiac Signs known to many of us. However, in January 2011, astronomer Parke Kunkle emphasized that due to changes in Moons gravitational force, there has been a shift in Earth’s axis and hence the changed position of stars gives rise to inclusion of 13th zodiac sign which has been named as ophiuchus. The new sign Ophiuchus has been positioned between Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Below is a comparison of dates falling under various signs from both 12 and 13 zodiac signs perspective:



12 Old Zodiac Signs

13 New Zodiac Signs
Capricorn - December 23 - January 20
Capricorn: Jan 20-Feb 16
Aquarius - January 21 - February 19
Aquarius: Feb 16-March 11
Pisces - February 20- March 20
Pisces: March 11-April 18
Aries - March 21 - April 20
Aries: April 18-May 13
Taurus - April 21 - May 21
Taurus: May 13-June 21
Gemini - May 22 - June 21
Gemini: June 21-July 20
Cancer - June 22 - July 22
Cancer: July 20-Aug 10
Leo - July 23 -August 21
Leo: Aug 10-Sept 16
Virgo - August 22 - September 23
Virgo: Sept 16-Oct 30
Libra - September 24 - October 23
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov 23
Scorpio - October 24 - November 22
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29

Ophiuchus: Nov 29-Dec 17
Sagittarius - November 23 - December 22
Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20