Why zodiacs changed

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The page also explains that the Babylonians, who lived over 3, years ago, divided the zodiac into 12 parts and chose a constellations for each one, corresponding with 12 months of the calendar. So they picked one, Ophiuchus, to leave out. Astrology believers questioning whether their signs have now shifted can rest at ease. As you may know, there are many constellations in the sky, but not all of them are included in the zodiac. This news may be especially hard to hear for Libras, who crave balance and order.

Or Leos, whose sense of self is strong. Geminis, both sides of you may be rocked. Are you sitting down? Because the zodiac has changed. What you long believed was your astrological sign may not be your astrological sign.

The dates for the Western zodiac calendar have, it turns out, shifted , with each one starting later — like, a lot later. If you were a Capricorn born in early to mid-January, you're now a Sagittarius.

Cancers born in early to mid-July?