maintaining origins
True Sidereal astrology uses the actual astronomical constellations in the sky, honoring their real, unequal sizes. Unlike Tropical astrology, which fixes each sign to 30° segments tied to the seasons, or Vedic astrology, which uses a fixed sidereal system without constellation boundaries, True Sidereal aligns planets directly with the real star-fields they occupy. This makes it superior because it reflects astronomical reality rather than symbolic divisions, allowing gates, planets, and codes to map precisely where they actually are in the heavens. Its accuracy lies in this fidelity — when you look up at the night sky, True Sidereal shows your chart exactly as the cosmos presents it, making it the most grounded and precise system available.
Tropical astrology contributes the enduring twelve-house framework, rooted in the Earth’s cycle of four seasons. These houses mark life’s key turning points at the solstices and equinoxes and carry symbolic power over identity, relationships, and the many dimensions of human experience. True Sidereal does not discard this foundation but extends it, restoring the constellations to their true proportions and reintroducing Ophiuchus as the thirteenth sign. This union preserves the symbolic rhythm of the houses while aligning them with the living reality of the heavens.
By combining the seasonal order of Tropical with the astronomical truth of Sidereal, True Sidereal offers the best of both worlds. It bridges symbolic meaning with cosmic precision, producing a system that is at once practical, revelatory, and exact. For the astrologer and seeker alike, it represents a shift in perspective — one that challenges assumptions, redefines placements, and brings astrology into harmony with the sky as it truly is. The result is a practice that not only interprets symbols but mirrors the cosmos itself, providing deeper clarity and a more authentic reflection of the self.
TWO SYSTEMS
Tropical astrology defines the familiar twelve houses through the four seasons, each tied to the solstices and equinoxes, while True Sidereal goes further by aligning the zodiac to the actual star-fields, restoring their unequal sizes and including the thirteenth sign, Ophiuchus. Together, they form a system that unites the symbolic rhythm of the houses with the astronomical precision of the heavens.