Everything is a cycle. Astrology reflects the zodiac, seasons, and daily movement of the planets and moons in the universe. This cycle is attached to us and affects our daily lives and our lives as a whole.
What is a Birth Chart?
The birth chart is a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment you were born.
Get your birth chart here - https://astro-charts.com, and explore what all the elements, planets, and houses mean for you and your chart.
You will need your birth time, date, and location to receive an accurate birth chart.
Why should your birth chart stay private?
The birth chart serves as a tool to help you connect with your natural preferences and point you toward your highest potential. With this also comes information about some of the challenges you may face in your lifetime.
When you give others access to your birth chart, you give access to your innermost world.
If you are comfortable with someone potentially being in your head (or thinking they are one step ahead of you) predicting your every move, go ahead and share it. But don't do it 😬.
All of the information in your chart can help YOU uncover and discover something more about yourself.
We will be looking at some of the components of the birth chart. The original order of the zodiac reflects its natural cycle. Your personalized birth chart will have different rulers and meanings because it reflects the possibilities for you in this human experience.
Astrology can get complicated fast, but here I simple basic principles to help you gain more insight about your Earth school curriculum if you decide to step into this journey.
Determinism VS Free Will
If you believe it, then it will be your truth.
Before we step further into this information, it is essential to address the conversation about fate and free will. Some believe that if the stars reflect a direction for my life, does that mean that everything is predetermined?
I would say NO.
If you never step into embracing the change this journey (aka life) will bring, it is hard for you to release control and allow yourself to expand your life.
You have the choice to continue to perpetuate old patterns or to learn from the past and shape your future to reflect your needs and desire.
If you never notice what you want - how can you begin to work toward it?
For the skeptics here, don't see this as an outline for your life. Instead, let it serve you as a tool to get an insight into yourself and your natural preference.
You can change your life! Today is an opportunity for you to embody who you want to be.
No one can tell you how to live your life. You have to take the lead and be the designer of your life and the lead character simultaneously.
With that addressed, let's dive into the parts of the birth chart. [link to these parts of the blog]
12 Zodiac Signs:
This is the original order of the zodiac. Let's say that this is the placement of what the first birth chart looked like when this Universe began.
Aries ♈️ (Ram) | March 21 to April 20
Ruler of Mars & 1st House
Cardinal Spring Fire Sign
Taurus ♉️ (Bull) | April 21 to May 20
Ruler of Venus & 2nd House
Fixed Spring Earth Sign
Gemini ♊️ (Twins) | May 21 to June 20
Ruler of Mercury 3rd House
Mutable Spring Air Sign
Caner ♋️ (Crab) | June 21 to July 22
Ruler of Moon & 4th House
Cardinal Summer Water Sign
Leo ♌️ (Lion) | July 23 to August 22
Ruler of Sun & 5th House
Fixed Summer Fire Sign
Virgo ♍️ (Virgin) | August 23 to September 22
Ruler of Mercury & 6th House
Mutable Summer Earth Sign
Libra ♎️ (Scales) | September 23 to October 22
Ruler of Venus & 7th House
Cardinal Autumn Air Sign
Scorpio ♏️ (Scorpion, Eagle, Phoenix) | October 23 to November 22
Ruler of Pluto (Mars) & 8th House
Fixed Autumn Water Sign
Sagittarius ♐️ (Archer) | November 23 to December 21
Ruler of Jupiter & 9th House
Mutable Autumn Fire Sign
Capricorn ♑️ (Goat) | December 22 to January 19
Ruler of Saturn & 10th House
Cardinal Winter Earth Sign
Aquarius ♒️ (Water Bearer) | January 20 to February 19
Ruler of Uranus (Saturn) & 11th House
Fixed Winter Air Sign
Pisces ♓️ (Fishes) | February 20 to March 20
Ruler of Neptune (Jupiter) & 12th House
Mutable Winter Water Sign
The 4 Elements
The four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) hold specific characteristics. Depending on how many signs you have in your chart within each of the four elements, you may feel more connected to these characteristics that may not be apart of your Sun Sign (more on this soon).
The thing about our birth charts is that they are all unique to us. Just because you have the same Sun Sign or similar Big 3 (again, more on this soon), we are all affected differently because of the combinations of signs present within our chart.
By looking at the most prevalent element in your chart, you can learn more about your natural preferences.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius - Bold, Adventurous, Energetic
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn - Sensual, Practical, Material
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius - Thinkers, Innovators, Communicators
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces - Compassionate, Instinctual, Emotional
Modes of Zodiac Signs
Depending on what season and time of that season your sign is in the sun location, you can again learn about your natural preferences.
Spring Signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Hold energy of Initiation & Beginnings
Summer Signs: Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Hold energy of Expansion & Boldness
Autumn Signs: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Hold energy of Connective & Introspection
Winter Signs: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Hold energy of Reflection & Rejuvenation.
There are three zodiac signs within each season. Their placement (beginning, middle, end within the season) holds different attributes. Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable are known as the modes of zodiac signs.
Cardinal Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
These signs mark the beginning of the season holding actionable, enterprising, assertive energy.
Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
These signs mark the middle of the season holding reliable, consistent, stubborn energy.
Mutable Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
These signs mark the end of the season holding compromising, flexible, adaptable energy.
Yin & Yang Energy
YES, You are affected by all of the zodiac signs! How you interact with everything and everyone in the world reflects the energy you are radiating.
Each sign has a natural preference for one energy over the other. It's vital to notice which is dominant in your Sun Sign and Birth Chart so you can see where you need to create balance in your life.
All Fire & Air Signs hold Yang Energy.
They are extroverted and radiate energy outward.
Yang Energy may look like fearlessness in moving towards a life that allows enjoyment to all this world has to offer.
Holding Yang energy gives Fire and Air signs the ability to transfer inspiration and positivity to others to experience.
All Earth & Water Signs hold Yin Energy.
They are introverted and radiate energy inwardly.
Yin Energy may look like drawing people and experience to your life rather than intentionally seeking it out.
Holding Yin energy gives Earth and Water signs an ability to gather people around a shared goal through reflective and receptive observation.
For Example: If there is naturally more masculine energy in your 10th House, you can remind yourself to be kind and gentle to yourself as you navigate your career path (more about houses below).
Noticing the type of energy held in an area of your life serves as a tool to help you reconnect with yourself. You can reclaim a sense of control by gaining insight on where to create balance in your life.
The Big Three
You are a complex soul living in a human experience. You are a combination of your Sun, Moon, & Rising Signs.
Your Sun Sign represents your individuality. The sun expresses through your personality, ego, and vitality (chi or life force energy). The Sun Sign is determined by the position of the sun when you were born.
Your Moon Sign represents your inner world. The moon reflects your mind, emotions, and heart (love energy). The Moon Sign is determined by the position of the moon when you were born.
Your Rising Sign represents the world's perception of you. The world is reflecting you the energy you are expressing outwardly (soul energy). The Rising Sign is determined by the current sign rising in the east at the exact time you were born.
Chart Ruler:
Your Rising Sign is your chart ruler. The chart ruler can point to a common theme that will be consistent throughout your life. Explore more about Chart Rulers in their relationship to houses here https://cafeastrology.com/natal/rulersofhousesinhouses.html
12 Houses
1st House - Individuality
Sense of Self & Autonomy - Chart Ruler in Aries
2nd House - Personal Resources
Sense of Material Possession (Tangible Connection) - Chart Ruler in Taurus
3rd House - Sharing
Sense of Communication - Chart Ruler in Gemini
4th House - Home & Family
Sense of Foundation - Chart Ruler in Caner
5th House - Pleasure
Sense of Expression & Creativity - Chart Ruler in Leo
6th House - Routine
Sense of Structure & Services - Chart Ruler in Virgo
7th House - Balance & Relationships
Sense of Partnership - Chart Ruler in Libra
8th House - Change
Sense of Transformation - Chart Ruler in Scorpio
9th House - Purpose
Sense of Expansion - Chart Ruler in Sagittarius
10th House - Career
Sense of Legacy - Chart Ruler in Capricorn
11th House - Community
Sense of Innovation - Chart Ruler in Aquarius
12th House - Subconscious
Sense of Spirituality (Intangible Connection) - Chart Ruler in Pisces
Planets
Think of your Mercury as The Communication Tower showing you how you exchange information with others. Mercury controls the way that you think.
Considering This When Exploring your Mercury:
How do you send information to others?
How do you receive information?
Think of your Venus as Love Language showing your perspective on the expression of love. Venus controls how you love.
Considering This When Exploring your Venus:
How do you give and exchange love and emotions?
Think of your Mars as Your Perspective of Your Life, revealing your priorities for your life. Mars controls your view on how you deal with life.
Considering This When Exploring your Mars:
What energy is physically present in your daily life?
What gets you to take action?
Think of your Jupiter as Your Potential showing you the desires for your ideal dream life. Jupiter controls your expansion.
Considering This When Exploring your Jupiter:
What fuels your growth?
What skills are naturally present in your life?
Think of your Saturn as an Inner Parent showing you the way to carry yourself. Saturn controls how you discipline yourself and structure responsibility.
Considering This When Exploring your Saturn:
What causes "momma bear" to come out?
What standard have you set for yourself?
What are you trying to teach yourself?
Think of your Uranus as Your Spark showing your attributes that make you stand out. Uranus controls what makes you unique.
Considering This When Exploring your Uranus:
What makes you feel more like yourself?
What makes you feel free inside?
Think of your Neptune as Your Imagination showing you the possibilities that you haven't yet achieved. Neptune controls how you daydream.
Considering This When Exploring your Neptune:
How does your dream life look?
How does the best version of yourself feel?
What do you see to be ordinary and extraordinary?
Think of your Pluto as Evolvement showing you the change that is necessary to create your dream life. Pluto controls your transformation journey.
Considering This When Exploring your Pluto:
What are your greatest desires?
What matters most for you to experience in this lifetime?
What do you need to embody?
Depending on the Aspects, Conjunctions, and other placements in your chart, these can expand on the ideas I share here. You can consult with an expert to help you dive deeper into how these can give you insight into your life (or you can explore the Sanctuary World App to learn more).
Finding Direction for Your Life's Purpose with North & South Node
The South and North Node are tools that can give you insight into the direction you can take your life.
Your South Node reflects your comfort zones and how you developed\lived your life in the past.
Your North Node reflects your expansion and how you will develop\live in the present if you choose to embrace the journey.
You can explore more about your North Node by searching it on Google.
Don't be surprised if your North Node is directing you toward what is already in alignment for you.
You knew this whole time what you want to do and what you want to be in this lifetime. Are you ready to take the journey of evolving into all that your wildest dreams have in store for you?
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My Favorite Astrology Apps & Podcast:
Co-Star | https://www.costarastrology.com
This app will help you explore your birth chart by explaining each placement within each house and planet.
Sanctuary World | https://www.sanctuaryworld.co/
This app breakdown each area of the birth chart down thoroughly in a fun and digestible way. Explore more here -
The Pattern | https://thepattern.com/
This app helps you understand the patterns of your life and see signs that you may have missed. I love getting daily reminders on insights that can help me better navigate my life.
Your Daily Horoscope Podcast
I enjoy the Horoscope Today Podcast on Spotify presented by the Parcast Network. There are specific podcasts for each sign (Ex: Scorpio Today). You can wake up with a little guidance about what the day may have in store for you.
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