How To Read Natal Chart

The natal chart is a circle 360 divided into 12 parts which are actually called houses.

How to read natal chart. This includes the name the birthplace the birth date and. That s because most people don t know how to read a natal chart. If you don t have it available you can use my simple and easy to use birth chart calculator here.

See also video instructions for how to use this free reports section of the site here. The houses are numbered with house no. So you might notice some of your signs are different.

Verify the accuracy of the birth data. And you ll need to know the birth time. How to read a natal chart using planets as a guide.

To read an astrology chart start by locating your zodiac sign which is determined by your birth date on the outer rim of the chart. Keep in mind this calculator uses the actual size and location of the constellations called sidereal astrology. Before you begin this exercise you need a birth chart aka birth horoscope natal chart or natal horoscope.

Let s use yours as an example. This means that you cannot take one piece of the chart for example mercury in sagittarius and decide that it defines the entire person. For more details about the natal chart report see understanding the free natal chart report.

Each separate bit must be synthesized into one whole picture of the person. Next find the ascendant which can be found at the 9 o clock mark and is the point that was rising above the eastern horizon at the exact moment of your birth. When you learn how to read your natal chart you can discover you soul purpose as well as your soul lessons.

You will need to know your date of birth. The exact moment if possible note. A natal chart abounds with bits and pieces of information about an individual.

It s the circle with a dot in the center. I like to think of it as cheat sheet if you will. To do your birth chart.

Checking off time unknown instructs the program to leave out the ascendant and house positions in the report as these cannot be determined. You will need to know the place of birth. 1 always beginning where the ascendent starts when using the placidus system the house system i believe to be the most accurate.

Locate the sun symbol on your birth chart. Then look to the outer edge of the natal chart circle to find the astrological sign in which your sun resides. Natal charts include planetary placements which is where a given planet was when you were born based on your geographic location.