While classical tropical astrology is based on the orientation of the Earth relative to the Sun and planets of the solar system, sidereal astrology deals with the position of the Earth relative to both of these as well as the stars of the celestial sphere.
Sementara astrologi klasik tropis didasarkan pada orientasi Bumi relatif terhadap Matahari dan planet-planet dari tata surya, bintang astrologi berkaitan dengan posisi Bumi relatif terhadap kedua serta bintang-bintang dari falak.