: SMA emphasizes "aspects in mundo," which are calculated based on the Earth's equator and right ascension rather than celestial longitude. Siderealists consider these to be the strongest class of astrological influences.
: The primary tools of SMA are charts cast for the Sun's entry into the four cardinal signs of the sidereal zodiac. The Capsolar (Sun into Capricorn) is considered the "Master Chart of the Year," setting the theme for the following 12 months. Sidereal Mundane Astrology
: Events are predicted by looking at planets falling near the four angles (Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and Imum Coeli) of an ingress chart for a specific location. Midpoints between these angles are also critical for timing specific events. Significant Resources : SMA emphasizes "aspects in mundo," which are
: Specialized tools like TMSA (Terra Mundus Sidereal Astrology) are often used because standard programs frequently lack the precision required for complex mundane calculations. Applications The Capsolar (Sun into Capricorn) is considered the
: Much of SMA's modern framework was developed by Cyril Fagan and Donald Bradley , who moved away from traditional lore in favour of empirical observation.