noun, genitive Oph·i·u·chi [of-ee-yoo-kahy, oh-fee-].
How do you pronounce Ophiuchus?
Behind The New Zodiac Sign's Name
So here it is, folks: the word Ophiuchus is pronounced /ɒfiˈjuːkəs/ ... or, in plain English, "oh-FEW-kuss." Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue quite like "Cancer" or "Taurus," but when it comes to the time frame you're birthed into the world, beggars can't be choosers, am I right?
Is Ophiuchus a water sign?
Unlike the other signs that have elements such as fire, water, air, earth — Ophiuchus doesn't have one. I guess this means you can just assign one to yourself.
Is Ophiuchus a planet?
The nebular complex Rho Ophiuchi is about 460 light-years from Earth, and a popular target for astrophotography. It's home to a star nursery. A notable potentially habitable planet in Ophiuchus is Wolf 1061c. It's a rocky planet that lies in the habitable region of its star and is only 13.8 light-years from Earth.