Western astrology, also known as Hellenistic astrology, is a system of astrology that originated in ancient Greece and Rome. It is based on the belief that the positions of the stars and planets at the time of a person's birth can influence their life and personality. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac system, which is based on the Earth's seasons, and it does not take into account the positions of the Moon's nodes.
Here are some of the key differences between Vedic astrology and Western astrology:
* Zodiac system: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac system, which is based on the actual positions of the stars and planets. Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac system, which is based on the Earth's seasons.
* Lunar nodes: Vedic astrology takes into account the positions of the Moon's nodes, which are the points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic (the path of the Sun). Western astrology does not take into account the positions of the Moon's nodes.
* Planets: Vedic astrology uses nine planets: the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu (the North Node of the Moon), and Ketu (the South Node of the Moon). Western astrology uses ten planets: the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
* Houses: Vedic astrology uses twelve houses, which are used to represent different areas of a person's life. Western astrology also uses twelve houses, but the meanings of the houses are different.
* Aspects: Vedic astrology uses a system of aspects to determine the relationships between planets. Western astrology also uses a system of aspects, but the aspects are different.
Vedic astrology and Western astrology are both complex systems of astrology, and there are many more differences between them than what is listed here. However, these are some of the key differences that make each system unique.