Sun Sign

1. How is a Sun-Sign horoscope calculated in different time frames?

The zodiac is made up of twelve signs, each representing a specific period of the year that typically lasts from three to four weeks. When someone mentions their 'zodiac sign' or 'sun sign', they are usually referring to the position of the sun in the zodiac at the time of their birth. An astrological chart is prepared for each sun sign, taking into account planetary aspects and conjunctions. This chart is used to measure the impact of these planets on various aspects of life on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

2. Are Sun-Sign horoscopes accurate?

Astrology is a vast and intricate field, and sun sign horoscopes represent only a small part of it. For a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's astrological profile, it is necessary to consider their birth chart, which takes into account the positions of all the planets at the time of their birth. While sun signs provide a general view of what one can expect during a particular period, they do not offer a detailed analysis of one's astrological makeup.

3. Is Sun-Sign horoscope in line with Vedic Astrology?

Sun Sign horoscopes do not align with Vedic Astrology due to two reasons. Firstly, the positions of Sun Signs are calculated using the tropical system of Astrology, without factoring in Aynamsha. Secondly, the use of the planet Sun in Sun Signs is not very effective as it remains in one rashi close to 3-4 weeks and represents the soul, which rarely changes. Vedic astrology, on the other hand, gives more emphasis on the experience of the mind, which is represented by the Moon.

4. What are the problems with Sun-Sign horoscopes?

Horoscopes based on sun signs are often criticized for being overly simplistic and generalized. This is because they do not take into account the exact time and location of a person's birth, and instead rely solely on the position of the sun at the time of their birth. Sun signs only change every 3-4 weeks, which means that millions of people share the same sun sign, making it difficult to provide specific predictions or advice. It's like dividing the entire population of the world into just twelve groups based on the month they were born in, and then making predictions for all of them.

5. How can I determine my Sun Sign?

Each Zodiac sign is assigned a specific date range, but it can be confusing if your date of birth falls exactly on the boundary of two signs. To avoid any confusion, we recommend creating a Kundali using the 'New Kundali' feature at AstroNindan. Your Kundali Profile page will display your Sun Sign at the top.

6. Why are Sun Sign horoscopes so popular and why does everyone talk about them?

Sun Signs are popular because they are easy to calculate and understand. You only need to know your date of birth to determine your Sun Sign. However, just because something is popular doesn't necessarily mean it's correct. For over 100-200 years, Sun Signs have been popularized through magazines, newspapers, books, and articles. At AstroNidan, we have improved upon Sun Sign horoscopes by providing Moon Sign and Nakshatra horoscopes.

7. What is the hyper-personalized horoscope offered by AstroNidan?

AstroNidan team has introduced an innovative Hyper-Personalized Horoscope that considers all the planets at the time of birth and the current time. It then analyzes the positive and negative synergies between them and their impact on various aspects of life, including health, family, money, career, relationships, and opponents.