Editorial Policy & Astrological Standards
Summary: Astrolibrary prioritizes technical accuracy and ethical integrity. We use the Swiss Ephemeris (NASA-level data) for astrological calculations. We do not offer sun-sign horoscopes, as they lack individual meaning. Instead, we provide personalized transit reports focused on self-discovery and life enhancement, rather than deterministic predictions.
At Astrolibrary, here’s what we do to make sure we provide the most accurate astrology resources. We adhere to the following technical and ethical standards.
1. Astronomical Accuracy – The Swiss Ephemeris
Astrology is only as good as the math behind it. To ensure every chart and report is calculated with precision and accuracy, we use the Swiss Ephemeris.
- Standard of Excellence: The Swiss Ephemeris is the industry standard for calculations among the astrological community, derived from NASA’s JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) data.
- Precision: By using this data, we ensure that planetary positions, house cusps, and transits are accurate to the second of an arc, accounting for historical time zone shifts and precise geographical coordinates.
2. AstroLibrary’s Stance on Sun-Sign Horoscopes
Even though “sun-sign horoscopes” are popular in mainstream astrology, we do not offer “sun-sign horoscopes” at AstroLibrary because we believe those generic forecasts do not represent real astrology. A sun-sign horoscope ignores 90% of a person’s unique birth chart. It treats one-twelfth of the world’s population as having the same daily experience, which is practically impossible, and astrologically and mathematically wrong.
Our Alternative To Sun-Sign Horoscopes: We prioritize Personal Transits Reports. Our daily reports use your specific date, time, and place of birth to calculate how current planetary movements interact with your unique natal placements. This provides a personalized map of energy rather than a generic guess.
3. Ethical Interpretations & Personal Agency
AstroLibrary’s policy regarding interpretations and predictions is that we want to describe the “weather” of your life so you can take advantage of it. We do not believe in a deterministic or “fated” approach that removes your free will.
- Potential Energies: We describe potential energies, strengths, and challenges present in a birth chart or transit to help you spot opportunities for growth or prepare for potential friction.
- Non-Deterministic Advice: We do not make definitive predictions about health, death, legal matters, or specific life events. We believe in human agency and the complexity of the psyche. However, the section of our site that has a library of ancient astrological books may include historical texts that contain such predictions, but they are presented as historical artifacts rather than current advice.
4. Integrity of Content
All content and interpretations found on AstroLibrary are written or vetted by experienced professional astrologers. We value the historical tradition of astrology and we strive to present it in a way that is practical and, above all, astrologically accurate.
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