Sometimes, I'm not even sure where to begin with something. OK. So this afternoon I see on Twitter that the word "zodiac" is trending, meaning lots of people are talking about it (as I write this it still is). Right, that happens sometimes, and sometimes I'll post a snarky response. But I also see the word "Ophiuchus" trending, and I think, what?
Then I get an email from BABloggee Kevin Jung saying he heard some DJs on a radio program talking about how astronomers have "rearranged the zodiac". Even before I read another sentence I pretty much know what's going on. Happily, Kevin found the source of all this: an article in Minnesota's Star Tribune. And it all falls into place. OK, first, let's get this out of the way:
Astrology is 100% utter and complete nonsense.
Got it? Good. Great, so what's with this new story? Basically, the Star ...