How to Interpret Ophiuchus as the Astrological Nativity

Astrologers and skeptics alike are mystified by the 13th sign in the zodiac: Ophiuchus. Very few people understand the significance of this sign, which was discovered after the formulation of the tropical zodiac. Here is how one can interpret Ophiuchus as a semiotic entity and as a nativity.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Establish the difference between the sidereal and tropical zodiacs. The tropical zodiac is based on the equinoxes and the solstices. The sidereal zodiac is based upon the Sun’s actual position in a zodiacal constellation.

2. Dictate that Ophiuchus is found solely in the sidereal zodiac, as it is on of the zodiacal constellations that the Sun passes through.

3. Realize that the tropical, geocentric zodiac is most appropriate for beings born on Earth, as the tropical zodiac is geocentric in nature. Also realize that the sidereal zodiac is most appropriate for the higher science of astrology, which is teaching humankind about the immortality of the spirit.

4. Comprehend that Ophiuchus represents the Physician, or Snake Charmer, which was closely linked to the philosopher/healer Amenhotep.

5. Reconcile these differences by remarking that anyone born in the sign of Ophiuchus is technically a Sagittarius native, but has Ophiuchan influences since heliocentric sidereal influences are more powerful than geocentric tropical ones.

6. Marry the two together by proving that while the technical nativity of the person is in Sagittarius, he or she expresses Ophiuchan traits of the understanding of immortality.

7. Explore the occult meaning of the sign, which has to do with healing, medicine and immortality.

[eagore86]

on 7/28/2009 I've been studying astrology for years and I haven't found much on Ophiuchus until now :-)