In addition to the 12 zodiac signs, Won says Vedic astrology uses 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) to "track" the Moon's movement. Western astrology doesn't use this at all.

Just like in Western astrology, Vedic astrology consists of 12 signs. Nevertheless, while the signs may be the same, the dates are a bit (read: majorly) different.

Western astrology employs the Tropical Zodiac, aligned with the Earth's seasons and solstices. The vernal equinox (around March 20th) marks the beginning of the sign Aries, making this zodiac fixed.

Uranian astrology focuses on using midpoints as opposed to traditional houses in the birth chart. Astrologer Lisa Stardust breaks down how Uranian astrology compares to Western astrology and what ...

In Western Astrology, your Sun sign is determined by your birth month, while in Eastern Astrology, it depends on your birth year. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe. Sign in.

The Babylonians developed 12 astrological signs, some of which were later incorporated into the Western zodiac. However, it was the ancient Greeks who named these 12 star signs after ...