What Is A Natal Chart?

Your natal chart is a chart that was created the moment you were born.

It is also known as an astrology natal chart as it is a map that shows you where all the planets were positioned at the precise time you came into the world.

It is also specific to the location of your birth.

If you are going to have an astrology reading, the psychic will want to look at your natal chart.

Given this chart is so personal, it can be used to analyze your character and its strengths as well as allow you to work on your weaknesses.    

The History Of Astrology Charts

For thousands of years, people have been charting the movements of the stars and planets. The Babylonians started to codify the findings and patterns. This is the basis of the zodiacal chart we know today.

The first known zodiac chart that includes the planets and houses has been dated to 409 BC. The Greek conquest of Babylonia saw further developments in the craft. The names of the signs of the zodiac are rooted in Greek mythology.

Coupled with advances in mathematics, astrology advanced and was studied by many cultures well into the Middle Ages.

As different philosophies became fashionable, astrology’s role has been debated. Yet, these charts remain valid.

Today, online astrology reading services can rapidly produce these charts digitally, making a natal chart more accurate and accessible than ever.

What Does A Natal Chart Tell You?

Your natal chart is very personalized and can provide you with deep insights into areas of your personality. It is based on the powers and influences that were around you as you were born.

Your unique chart is a reading of the alignment of the stars and planets and how these can affect many of your life decisions.

• You will also find out your sun sign. This is more popularly known as a sign of the zodiac and it can help you understand your personality traits. It is so much more meaningful when you see how this is expounded upon and the wider influences are understood.
• To do that, charts also calculate your moon sign and ascendants which explore your emotional personality. When you understand yourself, you can see how you relate to others. This will allow you to track where you are going in life while acting more successfully when facing those hurdles and decisions that we are destined to meet.
• This chart shows your rising sign, which is essentially how the world perceives and reacts to you. This aspect also influences your responses to situations. When you meet people, they are encountering your rising sign, so this aspect of your natal chart is really important when you are making life choices.

The combinations found in your natal chart provide a deeper analysis of your activities and psyche. Using them can help you understand how to navigate a career, relationships, ambitions, and many other aspects of life’s winding journey.

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Other Types Of Astrology Charts

Planets move and their spheres of influence evolve as they enter and exit your path, so there are other types of astrology charts that can help you understand your spiritual self.

• At the New Year you can do a transit chart. This is a comparison of your natal chart as read at the moment of your birth and how your current chart appears. A skilled astrologer can see which planets are coming to influence each area of your natal chart. In highlighting these changing stimuli, you can see where challenges may unfold or spot opportunities that need to be taken.
• Your birthday presents the opportunity for you to have a reading for the year ahead. This is known as a solar return chart as the sun returns to the same position each year at the exact time you were born.
• Astrology charts are not just for birthdays, they can tell you if you are in sync with potential partners. You can compare the aspects of both of your charts and see where they align. Furthermore, you can combine your two charts and see how well they balance.
• Some events should take place at the appropriate time. If you are planning a major event such as a wedding or a job interview, you can type in the time, date, and place of this event to see what planetary influences will come into play during this event.

Conclusion

Your natal chart forms the underpinning of many of your personality traits.

It can be found on an online astrology site, helping you understand where life’s potential opportunities may arise going forward while giving you unique insight into your spiritual self and purpose.