The 13th zodiac sign

all my life..ahem..only 18 yers...i thought i was a sagittarian, but there were always few qualities that never matched. but surprise, surprise...im not really a sagittarian...i am OPHIUCHIAN. yes its the 13th zodiac sign.

Ophiuchus is better known as Serpentarius, the Serpent Holder. Ophiuchus is depicted as a man handling a serpent; his body dividing the large snake into two parts, giving way to the symbol used today as an Asclepius - the medical staff.
Ophiuchus relates to Asclepius, who learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. To prevent the entire human race from becoming immortal under Asclepius' care, Zeus killed him with a bolt of lightning, but later placed his image in the heavens to honor his good works.

Tarot card for Ophiuchus is the moon.


Zodiac order if 13th sign is counted-
Capricorn - Jan 20 to Feb 16
Aquarius - Feb 16 to Mar 11
Pisces - Mar 11 to Apr 18
Aries - Apr 18 to May 13
Taurus - May 13 to Jun 21
Gemini - Jun 21 to Jul 20
Cancer - Jul 20 to Aug 10
Leo - Aug 10 to Sep 16
Virgo - Sep 16 to Oct 30
Libra - Oct 30 to Nov 23
Scorpius - Nov 23 to Nov 29
Ophiuchus - Nov 29 to Dec 17
Sagittarius - Dec 17 to Jan 20

Some people say the element of 13th zodiac sign is fire...others say its water.

Anyway, here are few key words that relates to a OPHIUCHIAN-

* interpreter of dreams, vivid premonitions,
* attracts good luck and fruitful blessings,
* serpent holder, lofty ideals,
* a seeker of peace and harmony,
* doctor of medicine or science, natural-pathic,
* adds, increases, joins, or gathers together
* poetical, inventive nature, expanding qualities,
* seeks higher education and wisdom,
* overseer, supervisor of work,
* fame - either grand, or completely misunderstood,
* longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man,
* architect, builder, reaches for the stars, figuratively and literally,
* tax assessor, or levys taxes,
* astrological talents, intuitive,
* large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young,
* the number twelve holds great significance,
* foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times,
* has secret enemies in family or close associations,
* many jealous of this subject,
* notable father, apple of father's eye when young,
* high position in life expected [depending on aspects] highest fame and legend comes after death
* feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality,
* likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors, and plaids in particular,
* receives the favor of those in authority.

Amazingly these characterstics match more to me than of a sagittarian.
As for the signs that have moved up...you guys will need a serious attitude adjustment. 

source: wiki
http://astrolife.netfirms.com/scorpio&ophiuchus.htm
http://www.theskullwhisperers.com/id59.html
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/your-astronomical-sign.html