What Your New Zodiac Sign Says About Your Diet Habits

By Theresa DeLay and Brandi Koskie - DietsInReview.com

We probably all woke yesterday confident in who we are. But by the time we went to bed last night, there were identity crises far and wide. Many find the astrological zodiac signs to be a humorous way to start your day, others find it to be the root of who they are. So when it was announced yesterday that the zodiac calendar had been rearranged, people were left asking themselves who they really were. Many laughed away the changes, but some people were really struck by the news angrily announcing that they're "still a Scorpio!" or "I'm a Taurus and I'll never change!"

ABC News ran a story that said this isn't exactly new news, it's about 3,000 years old. From the story, "Astronomers have known about this since 130 BC. Hipparchus was able to determine that this would happen," says Parke Kunkle, a board member of the Minnesota Planetarium Society, the organization responsible for announcing the news. "It astounds me that this has taken off the way it has in the last day or two."

Maybe they were waiting for social media to be at its peak to help facilitate the dissemination of the news.

We assume that this shift in the zodiac calendar will cause very few life-altering effects. We set out to determine what your old, or even new, zodiac sign says about your diet habits. Do you agree or identify with these definitions? While this is all in good humor, maybe there's something here that could help you make healthy changes this year.

The new zodiac chart is:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18 - May 13
Taurus: May 13 - June 21
Gemini: June 21 - July 20
Cancer: July 20 - Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10 - Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16 - Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30 - Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23 - Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17 - Jan. 20

New Zodiac Signs for Dieters

Aquarians are more tempted by fad diets, and should stick to more flexible diet plans.

Pisces can be a bit unsure about their dieting and require a positive support system or success.

Aries are easily distracted if they don't quickly see results, making nonrestrictive diet ideal for these impulsive individuals.

Taureans aren't the biggest fans of exercise and may have slow metabolisms. However, their patient and methodical persona make them successful dieters.

Geminis are impatient making a supportive partner (like a Taurus) essential to calming them when they get discouraged. Overall, they crave change and this speaks well for weight loss.

Cancers are big fans of food and often use emotional eating to fill voids. To avoid failure, Cancers should find a diet that allows for a variety of food.

Leos are tempted by quick fix trendy diets. However, their enthusiasm will ensure success.

Virgos are sensible find their way to practical diets that translate well to real-life. However, they may expect too much, too soon and get discouraged.

Libras' slow metabolisms reflect their laid back nature. However, once they're motivated, Libras will find success! They should avoid setbacks by staying away from tempting buzz words like "effortless" and "rapid."

Scorpios do well following diet and fitness plans, but they face dissatisfaction. They should be careful not to over-exercise and not reduce calories too much.

Sagittarians have one major pitfall: they take on too much. They are highly motivated but become impatient easily. Success will come after setting and reaching small goals and choosing a diet with simple recipes and fun fitness.

Capricorns excel in the diet arena but face one major issue: a tendency to avoid taking advice.

Now the question remains: do you go by your old sign, or your new one and what the heck do the new Ophiuchi do? Let us know when you figure it out, because we're as curious as you are!


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