Is Your Zodiac Tattoo Wrong Now?

With all the hype this week about the 13th sign of the Zodiac and all the others shifting as a result, does that mean you’re going to have to go out and fix/cover/remove your Zodiac tattoo?

Before I answer that, I will make sure you’re all caught up, in case you haven’t heard the whole Zodiac controversy thing (in which case, I highly recommend coming out from under that rock). To make a really long story short, some astronomers from the Minnesota Planetarium Society announced that due to the significant shift of the earth on its axis, the alignment of the stars and planets has changed significantly enough to also change the dates that correspond with each sign of the Zodiac. In addition to that, a centuries-old error in the number of constellations has also added a kink in the works; apparently, astrologers of old decided to omit one of the thirteen original constellations to correspond with the 12-month calendar. Astronomers are now using this information to spread the idea that everyone’s Zodiac sign has changed due to the “updated” and “more accurate” charts. This has caused a serious uproar across the globe by those who either depend on their daily horoscope or feel that their Zodiac sign is a significant part of their identity. Understandably, those who have gotten tattoos based on their astrological signs or that of someone they care for are now panicking, wondering if their tattoo is “wrong” and will need to be changed.

The short answer is: No, your Zodiac sign hasn’t changed, and neither has anyone else’s. There’s no need to have any tattoos covered or removed in response to this mess of misinformation. Astrologers have responded to this controversy, clearly stating that astrological signs are not determined by the stars or the position of certain constellations at the time of birth; they are simply used as a form of measurement. That measuring tool has not changed, despite any shifting of the earth, and wouldn’t change even if all fifty – yes, FIFTY – constellations were used. Astrologers have known for years that there were more constellations that that the earth would shift on its axis over time, and they haven’t been concerned about it because it doesn’t change anything. See the following articles for more information on this issue:

CNN: No, Your Zodiac Sign Hasn’t Changed

NY Daily: Horoscope Followers Need Not Worry

ABC News: Debunking the Zodiac Controversy