There are several types of Astrology charts one can use and each has their own unique purpose. Three commonly used charts include a Natal Birth Chart, a Transit Chart, and a Solar Return Chart.
Natal Birth Chart
A Natal Birth Chart is essentially a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment of your birth.
Once you understand your birth chart and how it works, you can use the magic of Astrology to better understand your soul’s journey on earth. It is like a cosmic roadmap that details the past, present, and future. This map speaks to major themes in past lives as well as a soul’s main purpose in this lifetime.
How to Interpret Your Own Birth Chart
There are many ways you can interpret charts. From a general standpoint, you interpret the charts by observing planets, understanding their meanings, connecting the relationships the planets make to one another (aspects), and noting the houses they fall into to synthesize the meaning and interpret a bigger picture.
Basic Ways to Study Astrology
There are many ways to study, learn, and practice Astrology. I recommend going the free route first and then investing in yourself once you’ve hit a threshold and have learned all you can on your own. Some free ways to learn Astrology include binging YouTube, reading Astrology books on various systems, techniques, and planets.
When you are ready to invest, enrolling in a class with an instructor who you vibe with is the next best step.
No matter what stage of your journey you are on, practice and application will always be the best way to develop your skillset when it comes to studying Astrology. Asking people you trust like family members and friends is a great place to start. You practice by analyzing their charts. You can even analyze by asking if your interpretation aligns or resonates with them. Practice consistently and keep going! That is how you build up your expertise and experience.
And, remember, Astrology is one of those modalities where you will be studying for the rest of your life. There are thousands of years’ worth of information about Astrology and it is nearly impossible to know it all!
How to Cast Your Own Birth Chart
To cast your own specific birth chart, you will need specific birth information. From there, visit Astro.com, enter your birth information, and the system will generate your natal birth chart.
Pro Witch Tip: It is best if one has their correct birth time because your sitter will get the most out of their reading with you as their chart will be the most accurate. Here is another post about “How to Use Astrology in Business” and you can extract useful information in terms of what is needed to cast a chart.
Transit Chart
A Transit Chart is unique is its own right. Transit Charts are also lots of fun to use because their main purpose is related to predictions. Transits in Astrology is where the predictive aspect enters the picture. Transit Charts can show which area of life to expect these upcoming changes.
You can make astrological predictions years in advance, but I recommend sticking within the three-to-twelve-month timeframe. Timelines can change and everyone has free will. Meaning, you can make a prediction, but it is up to the sitter/client to decide if they want to take course of action to make that prediction come true in a way. Planets in transit will make aspects to your natal birth chart placements. In doing so, certain energies are triggered. A skilled Astrologer can therefore make assumptions, better known as predictions, about what types of events will come to pass in the future.
It is important to note that the planetary energy via the placements within the chart does not change. However, current and upcoming planetary transits will affect the natal planetary placements within a chart. For more information, you are welcome to study transits and their meanings or book a session with Gabrielle Celeste via Agua Astrology.
Solar Return Chart
This one is special. A Solar Return Chart is an Astrology chart that provides insight for one year starting on your most recent solar return until the next solar return.
Birthdays are referred to as Solar Returns in the Astrology world. This is because the Sun returns to the same spot it was at the exact moment of your birth. The Sun can also return to that same exact spot one day before or after your birthday. This will vary from year to year.
A Solar Return chart is similar to a Transit Chart but the focus is different. You can expect certain themes in specific areas of life (home, career, love, finances, etc.) to be prevalent for that upcoming year via that respective Solar Return chart.
So, how does a Solar Return Chart work? There are certain elements you want to observe in a Solar Return Chart. The most important is analyzing the Sun and the house placement the Sun falls into in that respective chart. The house that the Sun falls into will tell you which theme or what area of life will be most prevalent until your next birthday.
Benefits of the Astrological Charts
The benefit of understanding these charts is to have an idea of the energy you are working with. This way you can best use it to your advantage for your greatest and highest good. To learn more about these concepts, you can check out my YouTube channel here. You can also schedule a session at Agua Astrology to better understand how Astrology as a modality applies to you specifically.