The Natal Chart
This month’s theme about Astrology has to begin with a discussion about the natal or birth chart. The natal chart is a record of the placement of the planets at the time we are born; but, it is not the planets that are the most important. It is the energy the planets represent and the imprint they make upon us that is significant. The physical planets, in and of themselves, do not have an influence upon us but the energy they represent is no mistake.
When the ancients started observing the skies and noticing various traits of individuals when the planets were in specific areas, they found a logical way to predict the personality of people and predict events. Astrology became the forerunner of modern psychology and remains a good indicator of a person’s potential. It is only recognized as a “pseudo” science and does not control our lives, but, it continues to give us insight. Our free will is the only key to our success or failure in life and but our natal chart can help with understanding our soul’s path.
We continue to learn from Astrology and our natal chart allows us to gain perspective about others and ourselves. The day, date, and time of our birth allows us to see the imprint of the energy we received at that time. The information and insight is fascinating and comprehensive in the natal chart. (click here for the rest of the article)
The natal chart indicates strengths, weaknesses, talents, and challenges. It indicates our life path, information about our parents, siblings, and our health. Career information and the kind of spouse we will choose or chose in our life. Our philosophy, public image, and the way we will handle money is indicated. The chart can indicate a sad or happy childhood.
A natal chart reading is a valuable tool to use and gives insight into our personality. We can understand the areas we have ease in life and manage those areas of challenge. The knowledge gained from a natal chart reading is good for parents with a new born. They can gain insight about their child and help them with guidance in the future.
The reading of a natal chart with the current placements of the planets is another powerful tool to understanding events in our life. I have read hundreds of charts and each of them is unique and wonderful in their way. Our life gains new meaning when we start seeing the way the current energy of planets interacts in our natal chart. A common remark made by clients after a natal and transit reading is “if I had just known about this I could have been prepared.”
I want to note, there is no substitute for good decision making and the energy of the planets is just an indicator of tendencies and potential. The skies do not predict exact events. The past is over and there is no exact future. There is only “a” future and it remains up to us to make our future as bright as possible.