The same method is used to tally up the balance of qualities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) of each planet, ascendant, and midheaven. This gives only subtle information, unless you find a great imbalance, such as a complete lack of one quality, or 6 or more of one quality.
Many assume that a birth chart holds the answers to all of their questions. While it can be considered a guide, there’s still work that people need to do on their end. Taking things a step further, Montufar oftentimes compares a birth or natal chart to a movie.
Your gift is your ability to go with the flow, as you have a chameleon-like personality. Jupiter rules your birth chart, giving you an interest in all things spiritual, mystical, and artistic. A true sensitive soul, you need time alone to daydream and recharge your batteries, making personal boundaries of utmost importance. You’re loud, opinionated, optimistic—with an unmatchable zest for life. Your birth chart is ruled by lucky Jupiter, bringing you fortune in many aspects of your life. Since things just tend to work out for you, it’s only natural to have faith in higher powers and the laws of the universe.
When it comes to analyzing a birth chart, astrologers often have specific key points they look for to gain insight into an individual’s personality and life path. Here are some of the first few things that astrologers typically examine:
By tracking the moon and observing your life through its cycles, you will get a sense of the houses and planets in your chart, and how they manifest in your life. Now that you’ve had some time to familiarize yourself with the basics—and if you haven’t, we suggest starting here—it’s time to begin the process of learning to read it. It may seem like a lot of information (and it is) but worry not—practice makes perfect, and self-exploration is always worth the work. For this, you will need your date, place, and exact time of birth. You have a soft, magical, and dreamy aura that people around you find almost hypnotic.
Exercising often and spending time with those who lift you up can be good antidotes. If you have too much fire in your chart, you may have a tendency to burn yourself out by constantly being on the move. The only antidote here is creating awareness of the need to slow your roll.
Your Mercury sign depicts your thought process as well as the way you communicate with the outside world. Every time you think, speak, or write an email or text, you are harnessing your Mercury—and you do so according to the zodiac sign in which Mercury is located in your birth chart. Besides running your entire communication channel, your Mercury sign depicts the way you learn, analyze, organize, share, and process ideas and information. If you are part of the 40 percent of the population that was born when Mercury was in retrograde, you are a deep thinker and handle Mercury retrogrades with greater ease. For the most accurate birth chart analysis, you will need the date of birth as well as the hour, minute, and place of birth.
The Sun Sign
The Sun sign is one of the most important aspects of a birth chart. It represents the individual’s core identity, ego, and self-expression. Astrologers look at the Sun sign to understand the person’s basic nature and motivations.
The Ascendant
The Ascendant, also known as the rising sign, reveals how a person presents themselves to the world. It influences the individual’s appearance, behavior, and overall approach to life. Astrologers consider the Ascendant to be crucial in understanding how others perceive the person.
The Moon Sign
The Moon sign represents a person’s emotions, instincts, and inner world. Astrologers look at the Moon sign to gain insight into the individual’s emotional needs, reactions, and subconscious patterns. The Moon sign plays a significant role in understanding how a person nurtures themselves and relates to others.
Other factors to consider in a birth chart:
- Mars placement: Indicates a person’s energy, drive, and assertiveness.
- Venus placement: Reflects a person’s values, relationships, and aesthetic preferences.
- Mercury placement: Influences communication style, intellect, and learning abilities.
- Jupiter placement: Represents expansion, growth, and opportunities in life.
- Saturn placement: Indicates challenges, restrictions, and lessons to be learned.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I have more than one Sun sign?
No, each person has only one Sun sign determined by their date and time of birth.
- Why is the Ascendant important?
The Ascendant influences how others perceive you and shapes your outward behavior and appearance.
- What if my Moon sign doesn’t resonate with me?
It’s possible that other factors in your birth chart may be overshadowing your Moon sign. Consulting with an astrologer can provide additional insights.
