Astrology Blog
Guides on sidereal vs tropical astrology, synastry, transits, and understanding your real birth chart.
Who Invented Draconic Astrology? The History Most Astrologers Don't Know
The full history of draconic astrology — from ancient Babylonian eclipse tracking to Pamela Crane and Victor Olliver — and why the traditional 'soul purpose' framing might be wrong.
Is Sidereal Astrology More Accurate? What the Evidence Actually Shows
Sidereal and tropical astrology disagree on your signs. But is one system actually more accurate than the other? Here's what the evidence shows — and why the question itself might be misleading.
Did NASA Really Change the Zodiac Signs? The Truth About Ophiuchus and the 13th Sign
Every few years, headlines claim NASA changed the zodiac and added a 13th sign called Ophiuchus. Here's what actually happened, what Ophiuchus is, and what it means for your birth chart.
The Precession of the Equinoxes: Why Your Zodiac Sign Shifted (And What It Means)
Earth's slow axial wobble has shifted the zodiac by 24 degrees over 2,000 years. Learn what the precession of the equinoxes is, how it created two zodiacs, and what it means for your birth chart.
Your Sidereal Moon Sign: What Changes When You Look at Where the Moon Actually Was
Your sidereal moon sign may be different from your tropical moon sign — and in Vedic astrology, it's considered more important than your sun sign. Learn what your sidereal moon reveals.
Vedic vs. Sidereal vs. True Sidereal: What's the Actual Difference?
People use 'Vedic' and 'sidereal' interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. Here's a clear breakdown of three distinct systems: Vedic (Jyotish), sidereal, and true sidereal astrology.
The Three Layers of Your Birth Chart: Tropical, Sidereal, and Draconic
How tropical, sidereal, and draconic charts map three depths of the same person — and why reading all three together reveals patterns a single system misses.
The Snake Sheds Its Skin: Why 2025's Endings Are Preparing You for 2026's Fresh Start
2025 combined a Snake year with Universal Year 9 — double ending energy. Now 2026 brings Fire Horse + Universal Year 1. Here's what the transition means.
The 12 Houses in Astrology: What Each House Means in Your Birth Chart
The 12 houses divide your birth chart into life domains. Learn what each house governs and how planets interact with them.
Astrology Aspects Explained: Conjunctions, Squares, Trines, and Oppositions
Learn what aspects are in astrology, how conjunctions, squares, trines, and oppositions work, and why challenging aspects aren't inherently negative.
Chiron in Your Birth Chart: The Wounded Healer Explained
Understand Chiron's role in your chart - not destiny, but patterns of sensitivity and hard-won understanding. Chiron through signs and houses.
Empty Houses in Astrology: What It Means When a House Has No Planets
Empty houses are normal in astrology. Learn what empty houses really mean, why the 7th or 10th house being empty doesn't doom relationships or career.
Free Birth Chart Reading: What You'll Actually Learn (And What You Won't)
A birth chart shows planetary patterns at your birth. Here's what a free reading includes, what you need to generate one, and its real limitations.
How to Read Your Birth Chart: A Practical Guide for Beginners
Learn the practical method for reading natal charts. Start with sun, moon, and rising signs, then build depth systematically.
Life Path Numbers: How to Calculate and Interpret Your Numerology Core Number
Learn how to calculate your life path number and understand the structural patterns it reveals in your life.
What Your Moon Sign Reveals About Your Emotional Patterns
Moon sign shows emotional needs and instinctive reactions. Learn what each moon placement reveals about stress response and security.
North Node in Astrology: Understanding Your Life's Developmental Direction
North Node isn't destiny or life purpose. It's a growth axis—patterns that tend toward development vs comfort. Nodes through signs explained.
Saturn Conjunct Neptune Feb 20, 2026 at 0° Aries — What It Means
Saturn-Neptune conjunction hits 0° Aries on Feb 20, 2026. First time in 36 years. What changes, who feels it most, and what it means for your chart.
Saturn Return: What It Is, When It Happens, and What to Expect
Saturn Return occurs around age 29 when Saturn completes its orbit. Learn what it means, when it happens, and how to navigate this structural transition.
Sidereal Birth Chart Calculator: How to Calculate Your True Sidereal Chart
Calculate your sidereal birth chart and see how the ~24° ayanamsa shift changes all your placements. Practical guide to sidereal astrology.
What Is a Stellium in Astrology? When Multiple Planets Cluster Together
A stellium occurs when 3+ planets cluster in one sign or house, concentrating energy and creating intensity in that life domain. Learn how stelliums work.
Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs: What They Mean and How to Find Yours
Your sun, moon, and rising signs form the foundation of your birth chart. Learn what each represents and why all three matter.
What's My Real Zodiac Sign? Tropical vs Sidereal Explained
Your zodiac sign might be different than you think. Learn the difference between tropical and sidereal astrology and discover your signs in both systems.
Zodiac Compatibility: Why Sun Sign Charts Miss the Full Picture
Zodiac compatibility is more complex than sun sign pairings. Learn what birth chart compatibility actually reveals and how synastry works.
Fire Horse 2026: Chinese New Year, Solar Eclipse, and Your Birth Chart
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse — beginning on February 17 alongside a solar eclipse. Discover how Chinese zodiac and Western astrology intersect in your birth chart.
Vietnamese Zodiac: Why Vietnam Has a Cat Instead of a Rabbit
The Vietnamese zodiac replaces the Rabbit with a Cat — and that's just one of several differences from the Chinese system. Learn how Vietnamese astrology works alongside your birth chart.
Best Birth Chart Calculator: What to Look For in 2026
Not all birth chart calculators are created equal. Learn what makes a truly accurate calculator and which features actually matter for understanding your cosmic blueprint.
Numerology and Astrology: How Your Life Path Number Connects to Your Birth Chart
Numerology and astrology are two independent systems that often reveal the same truths. Learn how your Life Path number adds depth to your astrological chart.
Draconic Chart Calculator & Guide: The Hidden Layer Your Natal Chart Misses
What is a draconic chart and why does it change your signs? Free calculator + full guide to the astrology layer most people never see.
Why Doesn't My Zodiac Sign Fit Me? 5 Reasons Your Horoscope Feels Wrong
If your zodiac sign doesn't feel accurate, there are real astrological reasons why. Discover 5 common explanations, from sidereal shifts to rising signs, and how to find what actually fits.
Chinese Zodiac and Western Astrology Combined: What They Reveal Together
Your Chinese zodiac animal and Western birth chart describe different parts of you. See what happens when you combine both systems — and why neither tells the full story alone.
Synastry in Astrology: How Compatibility Really Works
A practical guide to synastry - the astrology of relationships. Learn about key aspects, house overlays, and how sidereal synastry differs from tropical.
Sidereal Sun Sign Dates: Find Your Real Zodiac Sign
Complete sidereal sun sign date table using the Lahiri ayanamsa. Find out if your zodiac sign changes in sidereal astrology and what it means.
True Sidereal Astrology: A Complete Guide to Reading Your Real Chart
Everything you need to know about true sidereal astrology — what makes it different, how the Lahiri ayanamsa works, and how to interpret a sidereal birth chart.
Tropical vs Sidereal Astrology: Why Your Zodiac Sign Might Be Wrong
There are two zodiac systems and they disagree on your sign. Learn the difference between tropical and sidereal astrology, and discover where your planets actually are.
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