Last updated: March 6, 2026

Which Zodiac system is used in the Sidereal Charts?

1. Fagan-Bradley Ayanamsha:

  • Uses 12 zodiac signs
  • Equal 30° divisions
  • Western sidereal tradition
  • Fixed star Spica at 29°06 Virgo

2. True Sidereal (Midpoint System):

  • Uses 13 zodiac signs including Ophiuchus
  • Unequal sign sizes based on actual constellation boundaries
  • Uses midpoints between constellations as boundaries
  • Reflects real sky positions and constellation sizes

 

Example of Tropical Astrology Chart (E.g. Sun in Capricorn)

Example of Sidereal (Fagan/Bradley) Astrology Chart (E.g. Sun in Sagittarius – Signs shift)

Example of True Sidereal Astrology Chart with the 13th Sign Ophiuchus

 


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