Sidereal VS Tropical Astrology - Discussions, questions

Sup everyone,




Just wanted to share some research I´ve been doing on the difference between Tropical (western) astrology and Sidereal (vedic) astrology. What they are and how they relate. I wanna open this up to discussion so we can learn more!
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UPDATE: Wow, these videos break it down in even more detail. Knowledge that is definitely worth hearing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch/…

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https://therealastrology.com/inform…

It´s still a largely debated distinction between astrologers and astrology-lovers. (Mostly people are in debate over which one is more accurate or which one has a stronger basis in scientific astronomical means) Many of you who are as obsessed as I am are probably already aware of this distinction and may have already found one or both to be preferred but regardless I wanted to simplify this in my own words for anyone who is confused by the whole thing, without going into too much detail, for I feel that the article above breaks it down pretty in-depth if you´re looking for a read.

DISCLAIMER: Neither one is right or wrong, and both are completely valid and accurate in their own way. You are free to choose what makes sense for you. Here´s a quick breakdown of the two:



-Tropical Astrology:
The beginning of the zodiac (0´0)Aries always begins at the Vernal Equinox (AKA the beginning of Spring in Northern/Southern Hemisphere) not at the beginning of the astronomical constellation of Aries. This zodiac is fixed to the elliptic, which never changes. The Greeks came up with this sign division based on the seasons of planet Earth. This is why tropical astrology is sometimes called seasonal astrology. Each sign/season casts its energies over a section of the zodiac into 12 pieces. It is said that this influence says more about the Earth itself, often used to describe the energies in their connection to the seasons. It is more symbolic than scientific. I think it pertains to planet Earth´s energy at your time of birth. (or the energy of the dead, and your ancestors)

-Sidereal Astrology:
The beginning of the zodiac (0´0)Aries begins [approximately] at the beginning of the astronomical constellation of Aries in the sky. Sidereal roughly translates to ´fixed stars´ which is what this form takes into consideration. This zodiac lags behind the Tropical, because the actual constellations have a gradual precession from where we divide the seasons. It is more astronomical in nature, and it tells us where the stars/signs actually were in an observable and factual manner. It is not connected to the seasons of Earth in any way, but it is still divided evenly into 12 pieces. It is said it effects us in a more transcendental way. I think it pertains to the energy of the living on planet Earth at your time of birth. (or you, and your destiny in this life)



So both systems are broken into 12 pieces, and are fundamentally geo-centric in relation to the Earth. However, one will always be the same, and the other will always have a gradual degree of change due to the precession of the equinox. The real constellations differ in degree, and don´t divide evenly into 30 degrees each, so neither zodiac matches perfectly with the observable sky. Both zodiacs are perfectly valid in the field of astrology, despite the fact that sidereal is observably more accurate in the field of astronomy.

I encourage you to decide for yourself which you resonate with more, and to come to your own conclusions regarding the two zodiacs. There are many theories, and the science of astrology in itself is quite subjective. Considering the houses and aspects are arguably the most important part of a chart, and these will roughly stay the same - interpretations can be made either way. :)

I hope this helps someone out. Note: It is impossible to be an expert at this field and I am a fellow lifelong student. Feel free to share your thoughts & opinions below!