What Is a Birth Chart
A birth chart is a map of the sky at the exact moment and location of your birth. It plots the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets in the zodiac signs and astrological houses. The chart is calculated using your birth date, time, and place.
What a Birth Chart Shows
The chart reveals your Sun sign, Moon sign, and Ascendant, along with the placements of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and outer planets. Each planet represents different drives and energies, while the signs and houses show where and how those energies express themselves.
How to Read Your Birth Chart
Begin with your Sun sign for core identity, your Moon sign for emotional needs, and your Ascendant for outward style. Look at planetary aspects, such as conjunctions and trines, to understand how energies interact. Free online calculators can generate a chart automatically from birth data.
Many astrology websites offer free chart generation and interpretation tools. For a basic introduction to chart structure, see this guide.
