Search for "Vedic vs Western astrology" and you will find long lists of contrasts: East versus West, spiritual versus psychological, karma versus personality.
The tropical zodiac (Western) is fixed to the seasons, beginning at the spring equinox. The sidereal zodiac (Vedic) is fixed to the actual constellations.
Once the zodiacs diverge, the two traditions build in different directions.
The honest answer depends on the question you are asking. For psychological self-understanding, Western astrology is a clear and elegant entry point.
The real difference between Vedic and Western astrology is not style but the zodiac itself—sidereal vs tropical. Here is why that 24-degree gap changes your entire chart.