An identity crisis has swept the nation, but is it really necessary? On Jan. 13 NASA announced that when the Babylonians were making the zodiac calendar, they completely skipped a 13th constellation. This news will push all zodiacs back one sign. For example, I used to be a Scorpio, but now I am considered a Libra. Do not fear; according to astrology experts, this new sign does not shift westerners’ signs.

Many wonder why the Babylonians skipped this 13th sign. Some wonder if they became lazy and wanted to be done with the calendar; others believe they wanted to have 12 signs so the calendar would be even. No one knows their thought process. We only know we may have been living as the wrong astrological sign.

In the western part of the world, most follow the tropical zodiac. The tropical zodiac study assigns zodiacs based on the seasons. This means in the United States we still follow the 12 original zodiac signs. Nothing has changed for us and this is backed up by famous astrologer Susan Miller. Miller told Elle magazine, “The ancients discussed whether or not to include a 13th sign — they debated, they did empirical studies, and in the end they felt it was not significant.”

NASA has also said they are not changing the signs. This Ophiuchus constellation has always been there. There is a difference between astronomy and astrology. The definition of astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. They were simply announcing a constellation many people do not know about.

So do not panic that you are now a Gemini and don’t worry about your Leo tattoo. Your astrological sign is here to stay. And if you are a non-believer, which according to a poll 78% of you are, the annoying frenzy of this new sign may be dying down.