What is another word for western astrology?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛstən ɐstɹˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Western astrology is a branch of astrology that is widely practiced in the Western world. It is also known as "Tropical astrology" as it is based on the positioning of the Sun in relation to the Earth's axial tilt. In contrast, "sidereal astrology" is another form of astrology that is based on the constellations of the zodiac and is popular in the Eastern world. Western astrology consists of 12 zodiac signs, each representing a period of time corresponding to the movement of the Sun throughout the year. It is also referred to as "Sun sign astrology". Other synonyms for Western astrology include "popular astrology" and "horoscope astrology".
