Ophiucus

Ophiuchus is the zodiacal constellation between Scorpio and Sagittarius. Nevertheless, it is not recognized as one of the astrological sign; thus, the twelve zodiacs rather than thirteen. Some people even call it the thirteenth astrological zodiac.

Ophiuchus is the serpent-bearer as according to our beloved wikipedia. Yet, its origin is unclear as it ranges from Trojan to Zeus:

There exist a number of theories as to whom the figure represents.

The most recent interpretation is that the figure represents the healer Asclepius, who learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. To prevent the entire human race from becoming immortal under Asclepius' care, Zeus killed him with a bolt of lightning, but later placed his image in the heavens to honor his good works. It has also been noted that the constellation Ophiuchus is in close proximity in the sky to that of Sagittarius, which has at times been believed to represent Chiron (the mentor of Asclepius and many other Greek demigods), though Chiron was originally associated with the constellation Centaurus.

Another possibility is that the figure represents the Trojan priest Laocoön, who was killed by a pair of sea serpents sent by the gods after he warned the Trojans not to accept the Trojan Horse. This event was also memorialized by the sculptors Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus in the famous marble sculpture Laocoön and his Sons, which stands in the Vatican Museums.

A third possibility is Apollo wrestling with the Python to take control of the oracle at Delphi.

There is also the story of Phorbas, a Thessalonikan who rescued the people of the island of Rhodes from a plague of serpents and was granted a place in the sky in honor of this deed.

It does make me wonder: If it is recognized as one of the zodiacs, what kind of 'characteristics traits' will it posses? What do we expect from a person born under such star sign? Since two out of four is related to saving people (but got killed in the process of it all), does it mean he or she is a helpful person but is careless towards oneself? Will the trait be being "One's own worst enemy"? As Asclepius and Apollo are related to medicine, does it mean that Ophicius (Ophiciuns?) are brilliant in fields related to health?

I can't help but to ponder. If astrology really describes everybody (yeah right), I wonder whether I am meant to be an Ophiciun. Afterall, no one ever guess that I'm a Sagittarius but as a Gemini or Scorpio anyway.