Quite literally, the ascendant refers to the zodiac sign ascending over the eastern horizon at your exact moment of birth. Start with the ascendant (also known as the rising sign). Accordingly, it requires practice (and patience) to understand this intricate symbolic diagram. And, in a way, it sort of is: Astrology is a complex visual language that’s been around for thousands of years. Filled with unfamiliar symbols, strange numbers, and a whole complicated assortment of shapes and lines, making sense of a birth chart can feel like deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. Seeing your birth chart for the first time is … overwhelming. So, when in doubt, it’s best to verify the information with a birth certificate, baby book, or parent before calculating. In fact, the birth chart shifts radically every four minutes (more on that later), which is why it’s critical to have a precise time of birth - approximates or estimates can (and will) skew the results. But keep in mind that the birth chart is an extremely sensitive diagram that requires accurate data. To pull up a birth chart (whether it be yours or someone else’s), you’ll need the date, time, and location of birth. To that end, TimePassages is my favorite app (available on both iOS and Android) for rendering birth charts, along with the website. Read on to explore the fundamentals of the birth chart.įirst, where do I even find my birth chart?īack in the day, the only way to calculate a birth chart was by hand, using a protractor and a table known as an “ephemeris.” Thankfully, we have astrology software now, making it possible to calculate a complete birth chart in less than a second. Already confused? Well, it’s a lot! But fear not, my friend. Within the folds of this circular map, you’ll find all the planets and celestial objects tracked in astrology, along with the zodiac signs they were occupying. An astrological birth chart - also referred to as the “natal chart” - uses the exact date, time, and location of your birth to re-create a snapshot of the sky at your precise moment of arrival. If you’ve been asked “what time were you born?” and didn’t understand why, this is for you. Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha Photos: Getty Images
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