Trust policy
Editorial Policy
Every page is written for the person reading it. It should be accurate, easy to follow and worth your time.
1. Answer the visitor's question
Each page should answer its own question. We don't make near-copies of a page to chase slightly different search terms.
2. Match wording to the evidence
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| Claim | Preferred wording |
|---|---|
| Scientific observation or definition | State it directly and cite an appropriate scientific source. |
| Historical or cultural claim | Name the tradition, period or institution when relevant. |
| Astrological symbolism | Use language such as “astrological traditions associate…” or “is interpreted as…” |
| Uncertain or system-dependent point | Name the uncertainty or the system rather than hiding it. |
3. Source hierarchy
- Primary scientific agencies, professional bodies and original institutional material.
- Museums, universities, cultural institutions and established reference works.
- High-quality secondary sources when primary material is not practical.
For our detailed method, see Source Library and Editorial Method.
4. Astrology and astronomy are not interchangeable
Astronomy is a science. Astrology is a symbolic and interpretive tradition. A scientific source may support a statement about the ecliptic, planetary motion or constellations; it does not therefore prove an astrological personality interpretation.
5. Page requirements
- A clear answer near the top
- Readable headings and useful navigation
- Contextual internal links
- Clear titles and descriptions
- Useful image alt text
- Sources where factual claims need support
- A meaningful updated date
6. Updates
We change a page's updated date after meaningful editorial work. Routine deployment, formatting-only changes or automated sitemap generation should not make old information appear newly reviewed.
7. AI and software assistance
AI tools help with organizing, drafting, coding and checking. They are never the last word on a fact. Tanya Francis, the site’s editor, is responsible for what gets published.
8. Corrections
Material factual errors are corrected promptly. See the Corrections Policy.