True Sidereal (MTZ midpoint)
True Sidereal is a constellation-aware approach that uses midpoint boundaries between constellations, rather than equal 30° segments.
Why it exists
Classical sidereal systems apply a precession offset but still divide the zodiac into equal 30° signs. True Sidereal aims to reflect varying constellation spans along the ecliptic.
What changes in practice
- Boundaries are not assumed equal in size.
- Ophiuchus may appear as an additional constellation.
- Degree‑in‑sign reflects the real segment you’re in.