How to read the basics of your astrological chart

You’ve probably heard it in some conversation except for the sign, the ascendant and the moon which are the three key pieces of information about one’s astrological profile. If you have tried to deal with it above, you will have seen that there is a circular map that “speaks” a different language. This is birth chart.

Think of it this way: an astrological birth chart is a screenshot of the sky—recording the positions of the planets, sun, moon, and other key celestial elements at the exact moment one is born.

Let’s say your birthday is on August 3rd. While the sun might be in Leo, the moon – which moves quite quickly – changing position every two to two and a half days – could be in Pisces or Libra. The sun, which changes its position during the day, passes through a sign every about two hours.

And all these positions are also affected by the year. So, while someone born on August 3, 1993, at 1:30 a.m. in Athens it is Leo with Aquarius moon and Gemini ascendant, while another August 3rd baby who came into the world in 1987 at 3:30 am. he is a Leo with Moon in Scorpio and Cancer ascendant. So while both people have their sun in Leo, the other characteristic positions color differently how they experience emotions (in terms of their moon sign) or interact with others when out in the world (ascendant).

All this means that the full date of birth, time and place of birth they are necessary to calculate your birth chart.

How to calculate the birth chart

Google “free astrological birth chart” and you will find many websites that offer special forms to calculate it.

The planets

Here is a brief overview of the importance of the planets in the birth chart.

Sun: Our core identity, our self-image. Moon: Our emotional compass, what brings us security, how we like to take care of others Mercury: Our communication style, how we think and how we listen Venus: How we relate, how you show affection, our sense of beauty Mars: Our energy, the way of acting, our sex drive Jupiter: How we make our luck and experience abundance Saturn: How we deal with limitations, challenges, life lessons and responsibilities Uranus: How we rebel and embrace what makes us different Neptune: How we imagine and dream Pluto: How we claim our power and experience transformation Ascendant: How others perceive us.

The 12 signs
Each of the above planets will be found in one of the 12 signs. How the planet expresses itself in this sign offers insight into our personality. For example, being born with Mars – the planet of action – in a slow, steady earth sign like Taurus means you’re anything but quick and impulsive when it comes to getting the ball rolling in front of your goals.

Aries (ruled by Mars): Competitive, playful, action-oriented Taurus (ruled by Venus): Pragmatic, luxurious, sensual Gemini (ruled by Mercury): Curious, communicative, intelligent Cancer (ruled by the moon): Emotional, security-seeking Leo (ruled by from the sun): Charismatic, impulsive, optimistic Virgo (ruled by Mercury): Service-oriented, cerebral, sensitive Libra (ruled by Venus): Diplomatic, animal-loving, sociable Scorpio (ruled by both Mars and Pluto ): Private, powerful, loves intimacy Sagittarius (ruled by Jupiter): Free-spirited, unfiltered adventure seeker Capricorn (ruled by Saturn): Hard-working, ambitious, traditional Aquarius (ruled by Uranus): Humanitarian, unconventional, future-oriented Pisces (ruled by Neptune): Empathetic, spiritual, imaginative

The data
The 12 signs are divided into four elements: fire, earth, air and water. Each has its own expression and denotes various qualities. For example, water signs tend to be the most intuitive and emotional of the zodiac, while fire signs are passionate. Earth signs are generally pragmatic and air signs tend to be cerebral and social.

Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

The Qualities
Each sign is also classified into one of three basic qualities: impulsive, fixed, or mutable. There are four signs per quality. Impulsive signs are the initiators of the zodiac who may struggle with follow through. They are at the beginning of a season. Fixed signs are the most determined (and also most stubborn) of the zodiac and fall at the heart of an era. And mutable signs are the most versatile – as well as pleasant – signs, and they carry us from one era to another.

Impulsive: Aries (early spring), Cancer (early summer), Libra (early fall), Capricorn (early winter) Fixed: Taurus (mid-spring), Leo (mid-summer), Scorpio (mid-fall), Aquarius (mid-winter) Variables: Gemini (end of spring), Virgo (end of summer), Sagittarius (end of fall), Pisces (end of winter)

The houses
Each birth chart is also divided into 12 houses, each representing a specific aspect of life.

First House of Self: ruled by Aries Second House of Income: ruled by Taurus Third House of Communication: ruled by Gemini Fourth House of Domestic Life: ruled by Cancer Fifth House of Romance and Self-Expression: ruled by Leo Sixth House of Daily Routine and Wellness: ruled from Virgo Seventh House of Partnership: ruled by Libra Eighth House of emotional bonds, sex and shared resources: ruled by Scorpio Ninth House of Adventure and Higher Learning: ruled by Sagittarius 10th House of Career and Public Image: ruled by Capricorn 11th House of Networking, Long Term Wishes and Friendship: ruled by Aquarius 12th House of Spirituality: ruled by Pisces

How to read your birth chart
Professional astrologers spend years studying and interpreting all the evidence.

A complete understanding of a birth chart is far from something one can learn in an hour, an afternoon, or even after a few days of study. By teaching yourself or working alongside a professional astrologer, you are sure to enhance self-awareness, enjoy elements of personal growth, and discover more about the language of the stars.

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