Solar time correction adjusts clock time to true local solar time, crucial for accurate chart calculation, especially in Saju.
Clock time (zone time) differs from true local solar time due to time zones and daylight saving. For precise astrology, especially for the Ascendant and hour pillar, converting to local solar time matters. A birth at 12:00 noon clock time might be 11:42 or 12:18 solar time depending on location within the time zone. This correction is particularly important in Saju, where the two-hour period boundaries determine the hour pillar.
TriAstra automatically performs solar time correction for all chart calculations, using the birth location's longitude to determine the precise adjustment needed.
Accurate birth time matters for precise astrology. If you know only approximate birth time, TriAstra can still provide valuable insights, but some details (especially hour pillar and Ascendant) may have uncertainty.
Understanding Solar Time Correction is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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