Why Did the Zodiac Signs Change? 2011 Horoscope Changes Explained

by NowPublic Staff | January 14, 2011 at 10:12 am

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Why Are the Zodiac Signs Changing? Horoscope Changes Explained. Ask Parke Kunkle

So now you've probably heard about the new astrological signs. For some reason, there have been a million stories on the web about the horoscope change. But why is the horoscope changing and who is responsible for changing it?

Why is the Horoscope changing?

Apparently it has something to do with the earth's rotation. The horoscope changes were conceived because the earth's wobbly orbit has changed the way the planet is aligned to the stars. That means that the earth's relationship to the stars are now different than when the first zodiac signs were first created.

The new zodiac signs have been adjusted to deal with the earth's new orbit.

Who Made Up the Horoscope Changes?

You can blame a Minnesota community college professor. Professor Parke Kunkle put some thought into the new astrological signs and talked about them in a newspaper interview. From there, the new zodiac sign story went viral. For his part, Kunkle says the new zodiac signs aren't new, but based on "2,000-year-old information."

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Gemini Defender (not verified)

at 19:38 on January 14th, 2011

I will stand as a Gemini from birth to death... NO idiot scientist is changing that. My birthstone has been changed 2 times as well... so WTF!!!

only saggitarius (not verified)

at 20:19 on January 14th, 2011

new zodiac theory ssstiiinkkkkkkkks........Euuuuuuuuu.........

Some Guy (not verified)

at 22:00 on January 14th, 2011

I see the " The Secrect Society" Has really out done themselves....

Cheska (not verified)

at 00:53 on January 15th, 2011

Iam not a virgin anymore...so i wont be a virgo EVER!

arain!! (not verified)

at 05:01 on January 15th, 2011

wth!! i dont believe this crap!!!

L Andersen (not verified)

at 06:42 on January 15th, 2011

All this fuss over something a COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHER said? I find it doubtful that anyone working at a community college is a professor with a PhD.I was a born a Scorpio, and some whackjob with idiotic theories can't change that.

Pi (not verified)

at 00:39 on January 17th, 2011

It's been well known in Astronomy circles for years now. The Professor simply passed the information on during an interview and now "idiotic whackjobs" are getting their panties in a bunch.

alwayssagittarius (not verified)

at 16:19 on January 17th, 2011

um, i agree wtih everyone freaking out about their signs changing, but don't bash him cus he works at a community college.. In order to work at a college you must have a masters in your field of study!

beenish aqib (not verified)

at 06:50 on January 15th, 2011

huh ...i dont care ....i will always remain a scorpion<3 <3 .......

amela (not verified)

at 18:39 on February 10th, 2011

same here ,,,scorpio the great sign

Doubtful (not verified)

at 08:24 on January 15th, 2011

So I've moved from Libra to Virgo. I've always related to Virgo better anyway so the change makes sense to me. But what happens to the Moon signs?

kaci (not verified)

at 13:55 on January 16th, 2011

i was born a virgo i will always be a virgo not some stupid leo no offense people im just not gonna be a leo sorry im lashing out on all the used 2 be leos or the new one but i just had 2 say something

kirstie macvean (not verified)

at 15:25 on January 16th, 2011

there has been a 13th moon sign for a long time :)

Doris Yontosh (not verified)

at 17:23 on January 15th, 2011

Well I was born an Aries and will die an Aries so I dont believe or care to much of the Zodiac sign so he can fool some one else.

teresa white (not verified)

at 04:15 on January 19th, 2011

I agree, I'm an Aries too and it fits my character so why change it. This guy is just a fool looking for public attention.

Black Zodiac (not verified)

at 20:48 on January 15th, 2011

Its funny that you guys are flipping out and worried about your sign changing, worry less about this little crap and worry more on important things like how the economy is going to hell with high gas prices....

Simon asfda sd (not verified)

at 00:24 on January 16th, 2011

I do not agree with this unless you can prove that the earth was at that rotation when I was born. The sign is based upon when you are born which means nothing now. You were born a leo...you are still a leo. I think this should only effect those who are born now... not before.

ZYRYRL (not verified)

at 04:15 on January 16th, 2011

I do not agree to the new horoscope ,! Iwas born on august so i still virgo zodiac sign nothing change since i was born to that zodiac sign...!

Leo Borned (not verified)

at 04:00 on January 16th, 2011

Everyone was born as what their horoscopes are, and we all fit into our descriptions. Now that it's changed, are you telling me i believed that i was a Leo for 23 years and you tell me I'm a Cancer?! This is crapp man. What the hell is wrong with that prof.

XYRYL (not verified)

at 04:02 on January 16th, 2011

I WAS BORN ON AUGUST ,SO I STILL VIRGO ZODIAC SIGN NOTHING CHANGE.! I DON'T AGREE TO THE NEW HOROSCOPE ZODIAC SIGN..!

doesn't matter (not verified)

at 08:48 on January 16th, 2011

Well if they put this 13th sign into affect, then all of you idiots would be lying to yourself. If they prove this professor right, then technically your sign is what they say it is. If you want to tell them they're wrong, do the research yourself. Stop being arrogant, you might learn something.

Real Smart Person (not verified)

at 12:57 on January 16th, 2011

Astrology is all just make believe crap anyway, so new sign , old sign are equally meaningless.

kirstie macvean (not verified)

at 15:22 on January 16th, 2011

guys come on research this and try to understand the reason for it now that the earth is aligned differently with the stars there is a 13th sign. if u really want to know anything about it there is a book called celtic sun and moon signs that was printed years ago that actually already talks about there being a 13th moon phase. just as everything changes in your everyday lives the stars, moon and sun will change as well. i was born a cancer and am now a gemini if u believe in the signs then you are a changed sign now and if u say you are still what you were born as then you are no longer following the real signs..

Gemma (Gemini) (not verified)

at 16:05 on January 16th, 2011

My personality fits that of Gemini perfectly, there is no way I'm a Taurus. It may sound stupid, but even if they prove that this is infact correct, I am sticking by Gemini. I've read every horoscope and Gemini fits my personality PERFECTLY.

Ricky Livingstone (not verified)

at 16:07 on January 16th, 2011

my baby was born on march 10 th and i got his name birthday and sign tattooed on me, so hes stayin pices haha

Jill m (not verified)

at 16:26 on January 16th, 2011

I have always been a taurus for my whole life, I have all the characteristics of a taurus and I will die as one why change something after all this time, it's pointless and a waste of time!!!! Leave well enough alone. Everyone I talked to say are what their sign was before and don't want the changes!

Tim C. (not verified)

at 16:44 on January 16th, 2011

The way I see it is that if you are born a certain sign you will stay that sign. For those who are born in the furture, the new sign will take affect if you will. I was born a Scorpio, and I will remain a Scorpio. Now if a person is born on the same day as I was, they will be a Libra because of the new sign. It just depends on what year you were born I guess.

Rhonda Wrubel (not verified)

at 18:20 on January 16th, 2011

OK!!!! Look, I have no clue why these people, who have nothing better to do, decided they wanted to go and mess with a good thing.. I have been a Virgo for almost 36 years and as far as I am concerned, I will be a Virgo till the day I die.... If you guys and girls really need something to do, how about trying to figure out a way to get the United States out of debt!!!!! THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING USEFUL.

Jlane (not verified)

at 18:24 on January 16th, 2011

i dont know much about this but i do know that the stars give off energy, we are made of energy, so when something is space changes or whatever happened, the zodiac changes, so if im a lion, which i am, i get a different form of energy now, in the bible it says the first will be last and the last will be first, and it tells us to look to the heavens where our help comes from, our help comes from God which created the stars which some people see as astrology