Frequently Asked Questions
A closer look at True Sidereal Astrology, the zodiac and the constellations.
True Sidereal Astrology uses the actual astronomical boundaries of the zodiac constellations to determine planetary placements, offering a different perspective on the traditional birth chart.
Tropical Astrology follows the seasons, while Sidereal uses twelve equal signs aligned with the stars. True Sidereal follows the actual sizes and boundaries of the constellations.
The Sun’s apparent path crosses thirteen constellations, including Ophiuchus. Unlike the traditional twelve-sign zodiac, True Sidereal takes all thirteen into account.
Not at all. Ophiuchus has been known since antiquity, but was never included as a separate sign in the traditional twelve-sign zodiac.
Yes. Your Sun may fall in a different constellation, and your planetary placements may differ from those in your familiar astrological chart.
Many traditional astrological principles can still apply, but different constellation placements may lead to different interpretations, depending on the astrologer’s approach.
It uses the actual astronomical boundaries of the constellations, offering a more direct connection to the observable sky. However, this does not establish greater scientific accuracy for astrological interpretations.