According to The Internet (i.e., the experts, right?) we all have new Zodiac signs. This is rather disconcerting since our Zodiac signs determine so much of our personality. For twenty eight years now I have been a Capricorn, which means that I am was :

“melancholy and stern because [I] live by self-discipline and responsibility. [I] evaluate everything and [I] don’t take daring chances without weighing the advantages and disadvantages first.”

But apparently now I am a Sagittarius, which means that now I will

“crave adventure and excitement and welcome change with open arms. Sagittarius is the sign of the philosopher and the explorer, [I] will go as far as road will go and explore every corner thoroughly in [my] ever eternal search for wisdom. Freedom is so important to Sagittarius that [I] will actually make decisions based on the amount of freedom that is given by the choice [I] have made.”

That just seems like an awfully big change in personality for me to take on over night. Don’t get me wrong, being all adventurous and carefree sounds fun. And the lack of responsibility that comes with all that awesome freedom I’ll be chasing sounds like a nice cat nap after almost five years of motherhood. But, still…

When I was a Capricorn I was a born leader, steadfastly loyal and apparently infinitely patient (who knew?) if a bit melancholy. Now I am apparently a big flighty, anti-commitment chick (shhh, don’t tell my husband) and a bit unemotional to boot. I’m feeling a bit hesitant about embracing my new personality traits. I’m just not sure how to go about suddenly becoming this new person. Cause, well, it says here online that I’m not allowed to be emotional or moody anymore. I have to be an optimist with dreams of being a world traveler. And while the travel part sounds all well and good, I’ve been an emotional mess all my life and frankly I like committing to things until the bitter end. It’s just my way.

Besides, why can’t I be the Ophiuchus instead? That name is simply nifty and I think if I’m going to take on a new personality overnight, I’d rather jump on the new fun Ophiuchus bandwagon instead.

Anyone else struggling with their new Zodiac sign? Let’s make fun of astrology together in the comments section below!