Vedic vs. Western Astrology: Unveiling the Sky's True Story with the REAL Zodiac

Vedic, or Jyotish, astrology is based on the actual live sky, so it is astronomically accurate. This holistic system views the planets as they would appear through a telescope in the current sky, and where they were actually positioned at the time of birth.

Western astrology, on the other hand, aligns the zodiac and planets with the calendar months, which did indeed sync around 2500 years ago, but has since drifted nearly a whole zodiac sign due to Earth's rotational wobble, nudging it off its orbit slightly each year.

Western astrologers crafted a fixed and relative interpretive system, akin to geometry, which works well with a full chart reading. It is not so accurate when describing people based on Zodiac (Sun) signs, or when interpreting moon cycles, based on a fixed calendar system and not the actual configurations in the sky.

The Zodiac was not meant to be linked to the calendar months. Yes, the Sun takes a month to shine its glance through Zodiac, and the Moon 28-30 days to traverse it all – so coupling the intricate science from ancient Vedas and yogic texts with the calendar seemed practical for Westerners. And it did indeed align a few thousand years ago. 

Another difference between the two systems is that Vedic Astrology utilizes the 27 Nakshatras: lunar constellations behind the Earth’s encircling zodiac, which infuses nuanced spiritual elements into each zodiac sign. Reading the 27 Nakshatras was the original Vedic way to interpret astrology. 

Western Astrologers find spiritual nuances in the three far-off planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. These outer planets are not on the Zodiac Ecliptic belt and were not discovered when Vedic Astrology was first cognized. However, some modern-day Vedic Astrologers do use Uranus, Neptune and Pluto to foresee and interpret global events. 

One system isn't superior to the other; they're starkly different paths to similar outcomes when applied in a comprehensive natal reading. 

Here are zodiac signs corresponding to the calendar months, based on the actual placements of the planets in the year 2022.

1. Aries: April 14 to May 14

2. Taurus: May 15 to June 14

3. Gemini: June 15 to July 15

4. Cancer: July 16 to August 16

5. Leo: August 17 to September 16

6. Virgo: September 17 to October 16

7. Libra: October 17 to November 15

8. Scorpio: November 16 to December 15

9. Sagittarius: December 16 to January 13

10. Capricorn: January 14 to February 12

11. Aquarius: February 13 to March 13

12. Pisces: March 14 to April 13

Please note that the dates can vary slightly from year to year due to the complexities of astronomical calculations involved in determining the exact positions of the planets. It's always best to consult a professional Vedic astrologer for accurate and personalized information regarding your zodiac sign and birth chart.

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