So I’m a Capricorn now

So everybody seems to be getting their panties in a bunch over their new zodiac sign.  This should prove once and for all for everyone that astrology is bullshit, but it wont.  If your horoscope ever sounded like it fit you, well, you were probably reading the wrong one.  If you read all of them, you would probably notice that they are so vaguely written that they would all probably relate to you, or maybe not because you may be so focused on your own sign, that you wont allow yourself to believe that the other ones relate too.

The Earth wobbles causing the sun to rise in different constellations over time.  Since the current signs of the zodiac were made 2000 years ago, they are off by a month or so, and have been for a long time.  I have no idea why this is making news now.  Probably just a slow news day somewhere. 

There also have always been 13 constellations in the zodiac.  Ophiuchus has always been there — or at least been there as long as humans have been around.  The ancient Babylonians discarded it because they wanted 12 signs.  Just more proof that astrology us bunk.  Here are what the current signs are:

Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16.

Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11.

Pisces: March 11-April 18.

Aries: April 18-May 13.

Taurus: May 13-June 21.

Gemini: June 21-July 20.

Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10.

Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16.

Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30.

Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23.

Scorpio: Nov. 23-29.

Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17.

Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20.

So what’s the harm in believing in astrology?  It’s probably one of the least harmful pseudosciences to believe in.  Most people probably just read it for entertainment purposes.  I personally would like that section of the newspaper replaced by maybe some actual science.  How great would it be to have a different science article everyday?  There is never enough science news in papers, and we all know most Americans could use more science education.