Myths & Truths of the 13th Horoscope

The rumours on the existence of the 13th Horoscope, the Ophiuchus (蛇夫座) constellation, have been around since the early 20th century. This rumours arise with some astrologers acknowledge its appearance existence behind the sun within the IAU [Inaugural General Assembly in Rome in 1922] constellation boundaries (Occur between November 29 and December 17); some other astrologers even identify a 14th Horoscope, the Cetus (The Whale) constellation, as part of the Horoscope Constellation. 



With all said, its a MYTHS to count the Ophiuchus or the Whale constellation in the Horoscope Constellation Cycle.

Truths
The Horoscope philosophy structure is so complex, in-depth and structured that to add in the 13th and/or the 14th in the Horoscope Constellation Cycle, typically is like going against the law of nature and balance.

The followings are 2 of the major considerations on why the Ophiuchus/Whale constellation are not to be part of the Horoscope Constellation Cycle.

Numerology 

"12" is the number of times/cycles. For instances,

• 12 symbolise the cycle of time in both the Western and Chinese philosophy
  (e.g. 12 number cycles in a clock, month, and year; multiple of 12 to calculates phase of time)
• The 12 Chinese Zodiac: a classification scheme that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle.

Elementalism

The universe/nature is balanced by a set of methodology. For instances, the 4 nature element of Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire; the 5 formation of the universe by Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth; the 3 realm of nature via Sky, Earth, Spirit; and etc. Likewise, the the Horoscope Constellation Cycle must be able to divide by such sets of methodology in order to allow balance by the law of nature.

• thus having a 13th horoscope, such odd prime number cannot be divided equally by a balanced set of methodology.
  (e.g. the 12 horoscope is divided into 4 nature element of Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire, as well as 3 psychology formations of Cardinal,  Fixed, and Mutual signs)

Lastly, to prevent anymore confusion, it will be best for the readers to fix on the ancient philosophy (by the 12 horoscope); as such ancient philosophy have more substantial meaning as compared to the new concept (having the 13th & 14th horoscope) where there are only limited references to support its argument. 

Greek Mythology: 'Love' (No Boundary on Sexuality)

 

Love in Greek mythology has always be regard as the over inspiration of affection by means of their love is so pure that it has no boundary; love relationship between same-sex or same-root in family is just the norms. Not to mention, showing one's affection to another is not wrong at all, even it is a drastic behavior (e.g. Zeus raped the woman he adore). Hence, 'Love/Affection' is both adorable and wild. Conservative personnel like many human regard this as "Sexuality is free but also potentially dangerous".

Even in some circumstances, the Greek god Eros is being blame to shoot the arrow of love/affection too casually and thoughtlessly; love between the Greek god Venus and Mars is an accidental shot by Eros.

In elaborate on male couples, in the Greek myths story; usually consist of a god in the role of the adult lover, and a hero in the role of the adolescent boy beloved. Children, even mythical ones, were not involved, as the Greeks frowned upon sexual relationships with little boys. In actual practice the most prized boys were well into adolescence and would be of legal age in many countries today.

However it is not principally all about sex. In primary terms, it is all about friendship and love as reflected in conflicts about trust and betrayal, pride and humility, and right and wrong. It's also problematic to say that the myths are about "gay" love. Greek homosexuality is more complex and the Greeks would not have thought of themselves as gay. On one hand, sex between adult men was frowned upon (which proves that it existed). On the other, most men and boys who fell in love with each other would later go on to marriage and children. Accordingly, mythical Greek homosexuality defies the modern fashion of gay and straight.

In another departure from modern gay culture, penetration in ancient Greece was badly seen. Men who penetrated their boyfriends were regarded as uncultured and abusive. Those that were themselves penetrated became the object of ridicule. When couples made love, they were expected to make love between the thighs. And that is how the gods are depicted.

 If you read more on Greek Mythology, you will find out that Hercules had too many boyfriends to count, and you'll read how Apollo fell in love with one boy after another. Strangely, they all died, which is the Greeks' way of saying that his boyfriends died as boys in order to be reborn as men. You will meet the most handsome of all heroes, Achilles, who fell in love with his best friend, Patroclus. Here too is Narcissus, who was cruel to his boyfriends and paid for it. And let us not forget Zeus, who drove his wife into a rage with his love for beautiful Ganymede.

The Many Loves of Hercules
Hercules and Hylas
Zeus and Ganymede
Poseidon and Pelops
Apollo and Hyacinth
Apollo and Cyparissus
Pan and Daphnis
Narcissus and Echo
Orpheus and Eurydice
Achilles and Patroclus
Laius and Chrysippus

Interestingly, the horoscope Aquarius, in Greek Myths, is the formation from the story of Zeus and Ganymede; Aquarius was depicted as a man/boy (aka Ganymede) pouring water/wine from a bucket/urn (in serving drink to all gods during all gods-gathering). In relation many astrologers have imply that an Aquarius's behaviour does reflects the relationship between Zeus and Ganymede; being handsome/persuasive like how Zeus deal with Ganymede, being charming/pretty boy while be in reaction of resistance in appearance but hunger in emotion like how Ganymede reacts to Zeus abduction and seduction. 
Not to be rule nor discriminate, Aquarius does reflect the lots of attributes of a homosexual.

Reference Source:

1) James Davidson (2009), ‘The Greeks and Greek Love : A Bold New Exploration of the Ancient World’, Random House, New York.

 2)Lucia Impelluso (2008), ‘Myths : Tales of the Greek and Roman Gods’, Harry N Abrams, New York.

Edited from:

http://confessionofagaydoctor.blogspot.sg/2009/03/gay-greek-mythology.html