Scroll up for the 2012 Free Version of the Star Ephemeris.
Click
here to view the Pro Ephemeris or click
here to try the 2010 & 2011 Beta Version with control
buttons, you can download and try it for free on your computer before
you buy the Lite, Pro or Star Ephemeris.
To covert your sun sign or another planet from the Tropical to the Sidereal Zodiac, simply subtract 24 degrees. For example, if you are a Gemini of 5 degrees, your sidereal sign is 11 degrees Taurus, the same information is graphically displayed above in the Star Ephemeris. And degrees are displayed in the Beta Ephemeris.
To calculate the degree of your sign, Click here
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About
the Star Graphic Astrology Ephemeris
The Star Ephemeris displays the twelve zodiac constellations as they actually appear in relationship to the sidereal and tropical astrology systems. It is also an astronomical reference guide to the yearly movement of the planets against the background of stars, portraying accurate longitude and latitude positions along the ecliptic.
The positions of the Astrological Signs of the Zodiac compared to
the actual constellations has changed over the centuries due to the
earth's wobble. This wobble, called the precession of the equinoxes,
has in effect, created two zodiacs, the Tropical and the Sidereal.
About eighteen hundred years ago the two zodiacs
aligned, looking very much like the Pro
Ephemeris. When TT is selected, TT is a control function in the
Star Beta Ephemeris, "Tropical" is displayed with quotation marks. Why? Because this is not how the planets' positions, against the stars, have aligned in almost two centuries. Over time, the constellations have "rotated"
nearly 24 degrees, about one degree every 72 years, resembling the TS function in the Star Beta
Ephemeris.
The Star Ephemeris above portrays the reality of our modern night sky. The constellation sizes and the spacing of stars along the ecliptic are accurately projected onto the 360 degree polar grid. The Tropical system is symbolized by the inner ring of glyphs, while the fainter outer ring of glyphs - appearing skewed at about 24 degrees from the inner ring - represents the Sidereal system.
Additional adjustments are included in the paid star version.
The Star Ephemeris ayanamsa function will adjust the offset between the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiacs and display the info under Planet Degrees, however the constellations will remain displayed at a 24 degree offset.
The constellations' stars correspond to the glyphs of the outer Sidereal ring, even though they overlap the inner Tropical ring. The revolving planets' longitudes are relative to both systems, while the planets' latitudes correspond only to the star constellations.
So, why are there two zodiacs?
Tropical (western) astrology is based on the seasons, while Sidereal (eastern) astrology is based on the stars. The Tropical Astrology Ring has rotated in relationship to the constellations to allow the beginning of Aries to line up with the first day of spring. This is called the First Point of Aries, a term still used by current day astronomers. Tropical astrology intentionally compensates for the precession of the equinoxes, a fact often overlooked by skeptics.
Tropical astrology's philosophy is that human personality traits are influenced by the seasons rather than the stars. For example, an Aries, born in spring, is subject to the warming weather and the positive "after a long winter" effect this has on people's behavior (who are around the new baby). So, just as people's personalities are affected by cultural and geographical influences, like developing an accent or inheriting physiological traits, Tropical astrology indicates that seasonal influences play a role too. over ->
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about the ephemeris, continued...
The term "native" is used by astrologers to refer to a person's sun
sign in the same context that it is used to describe someone born
in a large metropolis or small town. Most people would agree that
where you are born, will influence your personality to a degree.
Tropical astrology's philosophy is that when you are born is
a contributing factor too.
Tropical astrology, however, does not assign unique characteristics to natives born south of the equator, that is, those individuals developing different personas due to the reversed seasons. This point is often used by sidereal astrologers claiming the correctness of that system.
The star ephemeris displays the longitude and latitude of the planets in relationship to the ecliptic which runs through the constellations of the zodiac. While the sun follows the ecliptic nearly exactly (the dotted blue circle) the planets and moon wander north and south of this line. The moon and Pluto have the greatest variations. As the moon circles the chart, it intersects the ecliptic twice a month at the moon's nodes. Pluto is currently well above the ecliptic and will not intersect it until 2018.
The stars in the zodiac constellations, represented by the six-pointed symbols, are of uniformed brightness and so do not show the stars' actual magnitude. However, the star symbols for Antares in Scorpio, Aldebaran in Taurus, Spica in Virgo and Regulus in Leo are larger because these stars are of brighter magnitude and serve as good guides for locating the wandering planets in the night sky when using the Star Ephemeris as an astronomy tool.
For the Pro Ephemeris, the text display of numbers, below the moon phase, are given in Tropical longitude degrees.
In the Star Ephemeris either tropical and sidereal degrees can be displayed.
The zodiac constellation stars in the Beta and all paid Ephemeris versions can be made invisible, allowing the planets' orbits to be easily followed, only their longitude is displayed.
To buy one: Scroll up and click the buy ephemeris button or the Buy Now button on the Star Ephemeris, then select a purchase
option.
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