Astrology Basics: Breaking Down the Birth Chart

This episode breaks down one of the most important concepts in astrology, the birth chart (also known as a natal chart).(Note: we will cover how to identify the angles and other axial relationships after we've covered the planetary basics episodes.)A birth chart is a symbolic map of the sky at the exact moment of your birth. It shows the positions of the planets, signs, houses, and angles, providing the foundation for nearly every form of "Western" astrological interpretation. In this episode, we discuss how to identify planets, signs, and houses, and how these components work together to create a unique astrological blueprint.Whether you're completely new to astrology or looking to strengthen your understanding of the basics, this episode provides an introduction to the technical elements that make chart interpretation possible.If you're learning astrology from the ground up, understanding the birth chart is an essential step toward understanding the language of astrology as a whole.