Which is more accurate Western astrology or Vedic astrology?

Yearly predictions based on Vedic astrology are more accurate and reliable than those based on Western astrology. Both of them use different methods to predict about a person’s nature, behavior, life events and important predictions.

What determines the sign in the western astrology?

Most western astrologers use the tropical zodiac beginning with the sign of Aries at the Northern hemisphere Vernal equinox always on or around March 21 of each year. The Western Zodiac is drawn based on the Earth’s relationship to fixed, designated positions in the sky, and the Earth’s seasons.

Does Sun sign matter in Vedic astrology?

Those following western astrology mostly consider Sun sign as the true indicator of their personality, while believers of vedic astrology regard Moon sign as their true zodiac sign.

Why is Vedic and Western astrology so different?

As McDonough explains, Western astrology bases charts on the “tropical calendar” (which most of the world uses) and the four seasons, while Vedic astrology charts are calculated using something called the sidereal system, which looks at the changing, observable constellations.

What is Western sun sign?

The Western astrological signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The Western zodiac originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by Hellenistic culture.

What are the dates for the signs?

What Are the Zodiac Sign Dates?

• Aries Dates: March 21-April 19.
• Taurus Dates: April 20-May 20.
• Gemini Dates: May 21-June 20.
• Cancer Dates: June 21-July 22.
• Leo Dates: July 23-August 22.
• Virgo Dates: August 23-September 22.
• Libra Dates: September 23-October 22.
• Scorpio Dates: October 23-November 21.

Should we consider sun sign or moon sign?

As explained by Cafe Astrology, a sun sign “shows our style, our life purpose, and some might say, our destiny,” and can be thought of as the “boss” of your personality. Conversely, the moon represents your inner self and your more hidden side — like your emotions, desires, and subconscious feelings.

Why is my sun sign different than my zodiac sign?

Sun sign is the zodiac sign that the sun occupies at the time of your birth. Zodiac signs on the other hand, refer to the 12 constellations of stars that the Sun, the Moon and the planets traverse through. This is the main difference between zodiac sign and sun sign.

Is sidereal or Western more accurate?

Western astrology uses the same reference point as that of astronomy, i.e. it divides the ecliptic into segments starting at the Vernal Equinox. However, the constellations are not actually spaced in 30 degree segments, so Sidereal astrology can’t claim to be a more accurate or natural system than Tropical astrology.

Why is Sidereal astrology correct?

Ancient cultures — like the Egyptians, Persians, Vedics, and Mayans — have always relied upon the sidereal system. They considered it more accurate since it is based on an actual link between the time of birth and the natural world as opposed to a theoretical position based on the seasons of the earth.

What is Western astrology and the widely accepted signs?

Western astrology and the widely accepted signs are a relatively new system of astrology and is based on sun sign calculations, or what constellation the sun was in when you were born. If you do not know the location (longitude/latitude) and time you were born, your sun sign will not be accurate.

Why is my sun sign not accurate?

If you do not know the location (longitude/latitude) and time you were born, your sun sign will not be accurate. Astrology is based on mathematical calculations, and without correct data there will be variations. The sun is the male, solar, outward, yang/aggressor.

What is the difference between Western astrology and Vedic astrology?

Western Astrology is relatively new as compared to Vedic Astrology, as the latter has been practiced since thousands of years, having written documents in the Vedas as well. The major difference between Vedic and Western astrology is that one uses the fixed zodiac while the other uses movable zodiac to decide the starting point of the zodiac.

How many zodiac signs are there in a year?

The astrologists divide a year into 12 periods, during each period the sun being in a constellation area. So everyone has a corresponding zodiacal sign according to the period his / her birthday lies in. The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.