Ophiuchus
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A proposed thirteenth zodiac sign based on the Sun passing through the constellation
- proper noun
- /ˌoʊfiˈjuːkəs/
- Informal
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Ofiuco
- The extra one not listed in any horoscope is Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, who sits between Sagittarius and Scorpius.
Examples
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So in fact, the sun spends more time in Ophiuchus than it does in Scorpius.
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Many people believe that Ophiuchus is the 13th sign of the zodiac.
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Ophiuchus is often thought of as the hidden constellation in astrological charts.
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Some astrologers include Ophiuchus when discussing the zodiac signs and their meanings.
Surface Forms
Ophiuchus main
Etymology
Ophiuchus uses the same Greek roots ophis 'snake' and -uchos 'holder', so it means 'snake-holder'. A helpful way to remember the astrology use is that some people call it a thirteenth zodiac sign because the Sun passes through that 'snake-holder' part of the sky.