What is Sidereal Astrology?

Most of the horoscopes we read in the United States and Europe are based on the tropical system of astrology. Though, we have another kind of horoscope called true sidereal astrology. Throughout our life, we have been reading horoscopes based on tropical astrology. Now it’s time to read about sidereal astrology.

 

Sidereal astrology is based on the current position of the constellations. It is astrology that uses the actual size of the constellations in the sky. Most people are unaware of the fact that the most commonly used astrology in the western world is tropical. Ancient cultures — like the Egyptians, Persians, Vedics, and Mayans — have always trusted the sidereal system. They called it more precise as it is based on a real link between the time of birth and the natural world as opposed to a theoretical position based on the seasons of the earth.

 

Over the years, the stars have gradually changed their location in relation on Earth which means there is a twenty-four-degree variance between the tropical systems we are habitual of using and the actual constellations. This means our sun sign is perhaps distinctive in sidereal astrology than in tropical astrology.

 

Let’s have a look at your sun sign according to sidereal astrology

 

You will be Aries if you are born between Apr 21 and May 12.

You will be Taurus if you are born between May 13 and Jun 19.

You will be Gemini if you are born between Jun 20 and Jul 16.

You will be Cancer if you are born between Jul 17 and Aug 6.

You will be Leo if you are born between Aug 7 and Sep 14.

You will be Virgo if you are born between Sep 15 and Nov 3.

You will be Libra if you are born between Nov 4 and Nov 22.

You will be Scorpio if you are born between Nov 23 and Dec 6.

You will be Ophiuchus if you are born between Dec 7 and Dec 18.

You will be Sagittarius if you are born between Dec 19 and Jan 19.

You will be Capricorn if you are born between Jan 20 and Feb 13.

You will be Aquarius if you are born between Feb 14 and Mar 9.

You will be Pisces if you are born between Mar 10 and Apr 20.

Ophiuchus – The thirteenth zodiac sign
Tropical astrology consists of twelve signs. On the other hand, sidereal astrology consists of thirteen signs and the thirteenth sign is Ophiuchus. This sign is known as the serpent-bearer and represented as a man grasping a snake. People born between December 7 and December 18 will fall under Ophiuchus. That means you are magnetic, curious, clever, impulsive, spirited and have an excellent sense of humour. If you are born with this sign, you have a thirst for wisdom and knowledge.

On the other hand, you are jealous, single-minded, secretive and have a bad temper. The moment you mistrust anyone, you get them out of your life forever. Also, you are an introvert and try to avoid circumstances that are not in control.

Traits of each sun sign according to sidereal astrology
The rest of the zodiac signs are also established in the tropical system. Though their dates differ, the traits of each sun sign linked with each sign are quite similar. Here is a glimpse of the traits of each sun sign.

Aries are energetic, determined, and daring. They are also impatient, aggressive and assertive.

Taurus is romantic, kind and supportive. They are also jealous and persistent.

Gemini is courageous, adaptable, and vivacious. They are also unreliable, unfocused and superficial.

Cancerians are caring, cooperative, and imaginative. They are also reserved, hypersensitive and self-justifying.

Leo is generous, entertaining, and whole-hearted. They are also arrogant, jealous and straight.

Virgos are practical, logical, and quick-witted. They are also critical, snobbish and overwhelmed.

Libras are social, open-minded, and charismatic. They are also uncertain, controlling and calculative.

Scorpions are loving, courageous, and captivating. They are also enigmatic, possessed and curious.

Sagittarians are positive, passionate, and gallant. They are also careless, immature and overconfident.

 

Capricorns are accountable, aspiring, and hardworking. They are also challenging, unenthusiastic and cold.

Aquarians are independent, liberal, and imaginative. They are also unemotional, irrational and naive.

Pisceans are comforting, sympathetic, and natural. They are also gullible, insecure, and self-pitying.

Should we trust Sidereal Astrology or Tropical Astrology?

Tropical astrology is quite admired in Western areas of the world, however Hindu astrology trusts sidereal astrology for their predictions. There are few problems with both systems. None of them is 100% true. These systems can just give you assumptions. You cannot rely on them wholeheartedly.

The tropical system is based on the seasons that are challenging as they are reversed in the northern and southern hemispheres. The sidereal astrology is based on the constellations that do not line up with the signs accurately; so sidereal astrologers debate the starting point for the zodiac.

All the people have different opinions. It depends on us, with which system are we Comfortable. Both of them have their pros and cons. So we are free to follow whichever system suits us the best.