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Zodiac signs most people know today no longer align with the actual constellations due to Earth's axial precession, unequal constellation sizes, and the existence of a 13th constellation, Ophiuchus.

Why it matters: The tropical zodiac used in Western astrology is based on star positions from 2,000 years ago, not current astronomical reality.

The big picture: Astrology and astronomy once overlapped but have diverged, with astrology adapting to cultural trends despite lacking scientific support.

Stunning stat: The sun spends over twice as long in Virgo as in Cancer, showing uneven constellation sizes ignored in traditional zodiac signs.

Commenters say: Many discuss the historical reasons for the zodiac's structure, question astrology's validity, and find the inclusion of Ophiuchus intriguing.