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How to read Your chart ?

  • Introduction

    When someone asks you what sign you are, do you find yourself curious about the meaning behind their inquiry? Are you left wanting to learn the various attributes assigned to your particular sign, and whether or not they apply to you? If so, you might want to learn how to read your own astrological chart. This page will provide you with information on how to read your astrological chart.

  • Step 1: What is an Astrological Chart?

    An astrological chart represents the movement of the sun, moon and planets through each of the twelve signs of the zodiac. An birthchart, which will be examined here, is usually symbolized by a wheel to represent these cyclical movements through life. Astrologers use it to determine the way you may respond to certain choices throughout your life, which reflect aspects of character that are are closely associated with the placement of the sun, moon and planets upon the day and time you were born.

  • Step 2: Learn the Different Astrological Signs

    There are twelve astrological signs, also known as zodiac signs. They are as follows:

     

    1. Aries - March 21 - April 19
    2. Taurus - April 20 - May 20
    3. Gemini - May 21 - June 20
    4. Cancer - June 21 - July 22
    5. Leo - July 23 - August 22
    6. Virgo - August 23 - September 22
    7. Libra - September 23 - October 22
    8. Scorpio - October 23 - November 21
    9. Sagittarius - November 22 - December 21
    10. Capricorn - December 22 - January 19
    11. Aquarius - January 20 - February 18
    12. Pisces - February 18 - March 20


    You should also make note of an additional breakdown of these twelve astrological signs, known as the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. These elements represent the four directions of the spirit and are comprised as follows:

     

    1. Fire: Aries, Sagittarius, Leo
    2. Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
    3. Air: Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
    4. Earth: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo


    If you were born on the first or last day in any given sign, that means you were born on the cusp and should look at both the sign you were born in, and the next sign if you were born on the last day of a particular sign or the previous sign if you were born on the first of a given sign.

  • Step 3: Your Sun Sign
    When someone asks you what sign you are, they are usually referring to your sun sign. This means the zodiac sign that housed the sun on the specific day you were born. A person's sun sign is usually considered the most important sign in your birthchart, although your moon sign and rising sign are important as well. The sun sign represents:

     

    1. Your overall path in life
    2. Spiritual growth
    3. Depth of your character
    4. Overall energies

  • Step 4: Your Moon Sign

    Your moon sign represents a person's mental state. It is the outside, emotional aspect of ourselves. The moon passes through the twelve zodiac signs within a month rather than an entire year like the sun.

    Step 5: Your Rising Sign

    Your rising sign represents your self image and appearance, and therefore reflects the way you appear to others. It helps to determine your:

     

    1. Overall disposition
    2. General outlook on life
    3. Strength and vitality


    A person's rising sign is whichever sign is on the horizon at the exact moment you were born. All twelve zodiac signs pass over the horizon within a twenty-four hour period.

  • Conclusion

    Learning about astrological signs and what they mean is a subject that continues to fascinate people. By following the above steps, you will have a basic understanding of how to read your own astrological chart and be able to proceed to more advanced levels of interpretation.