Ophiuchus previously known as Serpentarius is often referred to as the 13th sign of the Zodiac. Ophiuchus is the serpent holder and is oft associated with doctors and healers. The standard symbol of the rod and serpent associated with Medicine (the Rod of Asclepius) is also the most commonly associated icon to Ophiuchus.Many Variations of the story exist but one accepted rendition goes roughly like this: If one is familiar with the story of Orion or of Prometheus, they may remember the great Centaur and immortal son of a Titan, Chiron. Chiron, was also featured in the recent movie and book series centered around "Percy Jackson." Orion, the Great Hunter is killed by the Scorpion, sent to him to punish him for his transgressions against the gods. Enter, Asclepius, a pupil of Chiron, who is able to resurrect Orion. This is a double blow against the gods, healing one they had punished and also knowin and using the power of resurrection which was supposed to be reserved to the god Hades. Perhaps as punishment, perhaps as reward, Zeus takes Asclepius and places him in the heavens along side Orion and transforms into the immortal Ophiuchus forever grinding his heal into the vanquished Scorpion (Scorpio)....READ MORE...
