The media has hit upon a story – Ophiuchus is the 13th constellation. You are not the sign you thought you were. It’s an old story made new in perhaps the void after Christmas. An old argument raises its head like a snake about to strike – spitting at astrologers from all angles. And we  respond, protecting our knowledge, our understanding, our history. We curl poised, ready to strike back - point out that we understand  precession, that we practice Western astrology, that this has all be discussed before 2000 years ago. The astronomers hit back, laughing at our ineptitude, ridiculing faith, belief and our academic studies. Continue reading →