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Ascendant

Ascendant

The Ascendant is the degree of the Sign rising over the Eastern Horizon at the moment of birth.
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Moon sign

Moon sign

The Moon represents our deepest personal needs, our basic habits and reactions, and our unconscious.
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Sun sign

Sun sign

The Sun is the most important ‘planet’ in the chart and symbolizes one’s will and sense of vitality
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Western Astrology

Western astrology, widely practiced in Western countries, traces its origins to Ptolemy’s Tetrabiblos, written in the 2nd century AD. It represents a continuation of Hellenistic astrology and, ultimately, Babylonian astrology. Western astrology predominantly relies on horoscopic methods, constructing horoscopes for specific moments (such as an individual’s birth), where cosmic bodies are believed to exert influence. In modern Western sun sign astrology, the focus is primarily on the position of the Sun.

The zodiac refers to the belt or band of constellations through which the Sun, Moon, and planets traverse during their celestial journey across the sky. Astrologers have assigned special significance to these constellations. Over time, they developed a system comprising twelve zodiac signs, each associated with specific constellations that the Sun passes through during the year—constellations that are metaphorically described as being “enlightened by the mind.”
 
In Western astrology, most practitioners employ the tropical zodiac, which commences with the sign of Aries at the Northern Hemisphere Vernal Equinox, typically around March 21 each year. The Western Zodiac is constructed based on the Earth’s fixed positions in the sky and its relationship to designated celestial markers, as well as the changing seasons.
 
On the other hand, the Sidereal Zodiac is drawn based on the Earth’s position relative to the actual constellations themselves, tracking their movements across the sky. The phenomenon of precession of the equinoxes—where the Earth’s axis slowly rotates like a spinning top over a 25,700-year cycle—results in a gradual shift between Earth’s seasons (and calendar) and the constellations of the zodiac. Consequently, the tropical zodiac aligns with the Earth’s position relative to fixed celestial points (as seen in Western Astrology), while the sidereal zodiac is anchored to the constellations’ positions (as observed in sidereal astrology).
 

The Planets

As well as Earth, astrology encompasses ten celestial bodies: the Sun, the Moon (both considered planets in astrology), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Among these, the personal planets include the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Additionally, asteroids play a role in astrology by fine-tuning themes within natal charts, as well as in synastry and mundane astrology.

Chinese Astrology

Chinese astrology emerged during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and reached its peak during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD). Throughout the Han era, fundamental elements of traditional Chinese culture—such as the Yin-Yang philosophy, the theory of the 5 elements, the concepts of Heaven and Earth, and Confucian morality—converged to establish the philosophical foundations of Chinese medicine, divination, astrology, and alchemy.

Natal Chart

I will show you how to calculate a natal chart – by hand – the old-fashioned way. Of course, you can always put your birth details into any astrological software or online chart calculator, but where is the fun in that?

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING (and more)

Atlas or Google Earth

Atlas or Google Earth

This is for getting the longitude & latitude of the place of birth
A list of time zones

A list of time zones

For information on Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houses for Northern Latidude

Houses for Northern Latidude

Used to pinpoint the Ascendant & Midheaven
Ephemeris

Ephemeris

A list of planetary positions

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