Ayanamsa
The offset between the tropical and sidereal zodiacs.
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Summary
An Ayanamsa is the correction used to convert tropical positions to the sidereal zodiac.
Core concept
It accounts for the precession of the equinoxes and keeps Vedic charts aligned to the stars.
Why it matters
Different ayanamsas shift sign placements, which can change interpretations.
Key takeaways
- Ayanamsa is a positional correction.
- It affects sign and house placements.
- Choose one consistently for accuracy.