The Three Pillars of Astrology
Western
Tropical zodiac based on the seasons. Best for understanding psychological profiling, core personality traits, and modern archetypes.
Vedic (Jyotish)
Sidereal zodiac based on fixed stars. Excellent for karmic understanding, precise timing of events (Dashas), and spiritual life path predictions.
Chinese (Bazi)
Four Pillars of Destiny mapping year, month, day, and hour to the Five Elements. Used for harmonizing your energy with time and destiny.
How to Read Your Natal Chart
Unlike a daily horoscope which only looks at your Sun sign, a full natal chart calculates the exact geometric angles between the planets the moment you entered the world. To begin reading your chart, look first at your Sun, Moon, and Rising (Ascendant) signs — often called the "Big Three."
Next, look at where the planets fall within the 12 Houses. Each house represents a different area of life (e.g., the 7th House dictates relationships and marriage, while the 10th House dictates career and public reputation).
Finally, look at the Aspects — the lines connecting the planets in the center of the wheel. Trines and Sextiles are easy, flowing energy, while Squares and Oppositions represent tension, conflict, and areas of intense personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a birth chart?+
A birth chart (or natal chart) is a cosmic snapshot of the sky at the exact moment and location you were born. By mapping the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets against the backdrop of the zodiac, a birth chart reveals your personality, motivations, hidden talents, and life path.
Why do I need my exact birth time?+
While your birth date gives you your Sun sign, your exact time of birth is required to calculate your Rising sign (Ascendant) and the 12 astrological houses. Because the Earth rotates constantly, the Rising sign changes every 2 hours, completely altering the structure of your chart.
What is the difference between Western and Vedic birth charts?+
Western astrology (Tropical) uses the seasons and focuses on psychological traits. Vedic astrology (Jyotish / Sidereal) is based on the literal fixed positions of the constellations and emphasizes karma, planetary periods (Dashas), and spiritual destiny.
What does the Chinese Four Pillars (Bazi) chart show?+
The Chinese Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny) chart maps your birth year, month, day, and hour to the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and the 12 Zodiac animals. Rather than planetary positions, it calculates elemental balance and the flow of "Qi" throughout your life.
What are the most important parts of a natal chart?+
The "Big Three" form the core of your personality: The Sun (your core identity and ego), the Moon (your emotional inner world and subconscious), and the Rising/Ascendant (your outward mask and how others perceive you first).