Western Astrology
The tropical zodiac system focused on psychological insight. Understand your personality, relationships, and life patterns through the lens of planets, signs, and houses.
What is Western Astrology?
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, which is based on the seasons rather than the constellations. When someone asks "what's your sign?" they're asking about Western astrology — specifically, your Sun sign.
But your Sun sign is just the beginning. A complete birth chart includes your Moon sign (emotions), Rising sign (outward personality), and the positions of all planets at your exact moment of birth. Each placement tells a different part of your story.
Western astrology excels at psychological interpretation — understanding your motivations, relationship patterns, career drives, and inner conflicts. It's less about prediction and more about self-understanding.
Core Concepts
The Big Three
Sun, Moon, and Rising — the three placements that define your core personality.
Planets
Each planet represents a different drive: Mercury for communication, Venus for love, Mars for action.
Houses
12 houses divide life into areas: career, relationships, home, creativity, and more.
Aspects
Angles between planets create harmony (trines) or tension (squares) in your chart.
Elements
Fire, Earth, Air, Water — the four elements that flavor every sign.
Transits
Current planetary positions interacting with your birth chart — timing is everything.
The 12 Zodiac Signs
Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 19
FireTaurus
Apr 20 - May 20
EarthGemini
May 21 - Jun 20
AirCancer
Jun 21 - Jul 22
WaterLeo
Jul 23 - Aug 22
FireVirgo
Aug 23 - Sep 22
EarthLibra
Sep 23 - Oct 22
AirScorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21
WaterSagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 21
FireCapricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
EarthAquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
AirPisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20
WaterWestern vs Vedic: Key Differences
🌟 Western Astrology
- • Tropical zodiac — based on seasons
- • Focuses on psychology and personality
- • Sun sign is primary
- • Uses outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto)
- • Modern interpretations
🕉️ Vedic Astrology
- • Sidereal zodiac — based on actual constellations
- • Focuses on karma and destiny
- • Moon sign (Rashi) is primary
- • Uses Nakshatras (lunar mansions)
- • Dasha timing systems for prediction
Why we use both: Western astrology reveals who you are. Vedic astrology reveals what's coming. Together, they give you the complete picture.
Learn about Vedic Astrology →Essential Reading
How to Read Your Birth Chart
Complete beginner guide to understanding your cosmic blueprint — planets, signs, houses, and aspects explained.
Moon Sign: Your Emotional Blueprint
Your Moon sign reveals how you process emotions, what you need to feel secure, and your instinctive reactions.
Rising Sign: Your Social Mask
Your Ascendant shapes first impressions and how you navigate the world. Often more accurate than Sun sign.
Saturn Return: The Great Reckoning
Around ages 29 and 58, Saturn returns to test everything you've built. Here's how to survive — and thrive.
Mercury Retrograde Explained
What actually happens during retrograde, why it matters, and how to work with it instead of against it.
The 12 Houses Explained
Each house rules a different life area. Understanding houses unlocks the full power of your chart.
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