The 13th Sign- Ophiuchus and the Resurrection of the Goddess
By Ayele Kumari
Birthofagoddess.com

It was obvious to me a few years ago that something in the zodiac was amiss. While all of the ancient charts seemed to indicate that there were 12 constellations associated with the zodiac, the actual map was obviously different. There it was ,between Scorpio and Sagittarius, was Ophiuchus glaring through. This particular sign was important to me because it was also home to the galactic center and black hole. This meant that it was associated with the Divine feminine and the ancient Goddesses. The milky way surrounding the galactic center was her breasts and the hole was her sacred orifice through which all planetary life was born. We can see ancient depictions of this zodiac in the form of a goddess who holds 2 snakes in her hand. It was later usurped by Greek scholars to make it a male but the evidence is clear. That it is now the 13th sign and announced on the 13th day ( of January, 2011) a number traditionally associated with women, witches, healing, and power is even more reason to pay attention. It is appropriate because this gives rise to the true meaning of the constellation which is transformation.

Through its healing power, Ophiuchus is known as the transformer. Whether it is health, wealth, or a state of consciousness, this energy will transform whatever is taking place This tells me that the new dawn is here and with it, evolution. This constellation was specifically associated with the veiled goddess or dark goddess. The inclusion of it is literally an unveiling and it represents the unveiling of the truth behind the illusions. I would expect in the coming years a great deal of “new discoveries” about our origins, science, women, and other hidden mysteries. There will probably be a woman coming into great power very soon. I know this has been said before this but the emerging of this sign is the official sounding bell. A paradigm shift is occurring right now.

Anyway the unveiling will happen on every level. Secrets will begin to come to light as are things long forgotten. Dreams and subconscious energies will begin to emerge more as parts of our psyche’s become unveiled. Because this energy is associated with the water...deep waters the oceans currents will show signs of change.

What was also apparent is that within each of the 12 depicted there was always a 13th that was female and set aside from the others. Dinah was the 13th daughter of Israel, Mary the Magdalen was known as the 13 disciple, and the queen of Sheeba was also known to consult with Solomon. While the other 12 represented masculine energy in the Bible, that thirteenth was both transformation in function and female. We see with Dinah that it was her experience with the Shekhem that caused them to move from their home. It was Mary the Magdalene who was at the tomb when Jesus was resurrected, and it was Queen of Sheeba that transformed Solomon’s reign. We see then, that the idea of transformation is clear along with its mythological associations.

The significance of Ophiuchus is not limited to just female energy however. It is also associated with healing. The snakes are ancient symbols for healing. We see them even today in the caduceus symbol used by the medical profession today. Snakes are associated with healing because of their relationship to the nervous system during evolution. As one of the most primal parts of humanity, the reptilian brain is connected to the core of our nervous system and the center of consciousness in the brain. This center when balanced and mastered produce healing and calmness. When imbalanced, it produces chaos and primal instincts and aggression emerging.

We also see Ophiuchus associated in mythology with Aesepcilus ( god of medicine and healing) in ancient Greece trying to bring Orion back to life. This story is repeated in ancient Egypt where Auset the Goddess associated with Ophiuchus, magic, and healing, is trying to bring her brother/husband Ausar ( Orion) back to life after he was killed and divided into 14 parts. She recovered 13 pieces as indicated by the elliptical orbit. After putting the 13 pieces together, she created a magical 14th piece and resurrected him. Ironically Orion used to be on the elliptical orbit directly opposite of Ophiuchus but is no longer. This is what the ancients considered to be the missing piece of Ausar’s body. In any case, putting the pieces together became associated with true healing and resurrection. Resurrection is then reiterated with transformation. To add Auset’s association to the constellation, on the outside of Auset’s temple in Egypt is a sign that reads” I am everything that was, that it, that will be...no mortal man has dared to lift my veil.” There goes that veil again. Lastly, another mythology specifically talks about Auset waking with Scorpians. It is no coincidence that the constellation of Ophiuchus is on the tale of the sign Scorpio.

For those not very interested in astrology or mythologies, suffice it to say that the Scorpio you thought you were may very well be different now. With the addition of Ophiuchus in the zodiac, it changes everything including all of the dates of the signs. The following is the new order and dates of the zodiac.

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.

How is that for transformation? Changing things already...ain’t that just like a woman?