Natal Astrology

If you are ever to learn how to interpret a chart, you must first learn how to read it! It can be very confusing, what with all the symbols, numbers (which represent degrees) and lines all through the center. We are going to start very basic here.

Visit Astro.com . This link will take you directly to the page where you will be able to make your own natal chart. All the options, drop-down boxes, etc. are just the way they need to be, so no need to worry about that. Next choose “Click here to show the chart” and input your data. You may choose to register if you like, but it isn’t necessary. Remember, the more accurate the data you have (and enter), the more accurate a chart you will make. I suggest printing out the chart, as it will be much easier to look at a page while looking at the screen rather than switching between tabs/windows. While still on the webpage of your natal chart, in the upper left corner you will see an option for viewing additional tables in PDF reader.

This is very handy, as it contains the degrees for the House cusps, which are not visible anywhere on the natal wheel chart. (more…)